The plan calls for readiness centers, commonly called armories, to be closed in Berryville, Blytheville, Brinkley, Crossett, Helena-West Helena, Rector, Walnut Ridge and Wynne. No personnel would be cut because of the closures, said Arkansas National Guard spokesman Lt. Reactions were split, he said. McCormick said the Crossett Police Department would take over the old armory. "We have some plans, but you still hate to see it close because of what the Guard stands for and what it means to this state and our country," McCormick said.
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