Robert N. (Nickie) White is the current Area IV Army Director. He Retired from the Mississippi Army National guard as an E-7 with 31 years of service, with 20 of those years on AGR status.  He and his wife Teresa have been married for 38 yrs.  They have 3 children and 10 grandchildren. The have a son in the MSANG, and a son-in-law in the MSARNG.  Nickie is dedicated  to advocating for members of the National Guard and their families.