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La. Army Guard gains first field feeding platoons

By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE, La. – Since January, the Louisiana National Guard has activated two field feeding platoons; the 910th Quartermaster Platoon and the 916th Quartermaster Platoon. Louisiana is one of the first states in the National Guard to activate field feeding platoons. The 910th, headquartered in […]

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Historic Graduation for LANG Youth Challenge Program

By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office and Megan Ready, LANG Youth Challenge Program Public Relations PINEVILLE, La. – Families and friends of 58 Louisiana National Guard (LANG) Youth Challenge Program (YCP) cadets filled the Manship Theatre at the Shaw Center in Baton Rouge, Mar. 26. This was the first in-person

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Month of the Military Child Proclamation

Whereas, Since 1986, Army installations around the world have celebrated the Month of the Military Child throughout the month of April, recognizing the sacrifices and applauding the courage of military children; and Whereas, each day, military children experience unique challenges, which they face with resilience and dignity beyond their years; and Whereas, it is essential

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Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Proclamation

Whereas, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) is intended to draw attention to the fact that sexual violence remains an intolerable violent crime which impacts mission readiness for our Louisiana National Guard (LANG) community; and Whereas, sexual assault is an affront to the core values we support and defend as proud members and civil

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Louisiana National Guard senior leaders talk disaster response

By Staff Sgt. Garrett Dipuma, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana National Guard (LANG) senior leaders held a conference to discuss lessons learned from past disaster responses at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, April 10. The purpose of the conference was to serve as an opportunity for past and current senior

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La. Guard participates in annual Disaster Response Exercise

By Staff Sgt. Josiah Pugh, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard held their annual statewide Disaster Response Exercise (DRX) April 6-9. The LANG partnered with state and local agencies to test and strengthen a combined response between the groups in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. The commander

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