The Texas Guardsman Magazine from January of 1946. The Texas Guardsman was a monthly publication by the Texas State Guard Officers Association. In this edition you will find articles on:
- Federal Inspection “Darned Good”: Federal Inspection were conducted by the Eighth Service Command under the direction of Lt. Col. Thomas R. Black, G-3 were much better than expected. The few exceptions to good ratings were caused by shortages of personnel. 35 Battalions, 149 companies, and 102 detachments were expected to stay on the active list.
- Veterans—here are the details about buying surplus property: Any honorable discharged or released veteran is entitled to preference in buying federal surplus property. This article gives Step by Step instructions on hot to buy surplus property.
- Kilgore Unit Shows How to Recruit: The 32nd Battalion at Kilgore showed that hard work and initiative can go a long way in bringing a company up to strength. This unit used large signs with the letters “JOIN NOW” to boost recruiting efforts.
Credits: Provided by Micheal Ritchie and the Texas Military Forces Museum
Citation: The Texas Guardsman, November 1945, Texas State Guard Collection, Texas Military Forces Museum
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