By Sgt. 1st Class Denis B. Ricou, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office BATON ROUGE, La. – At the direction of the governor, the Louisiana National Guard has more than 1,200 Guardsmen supporting current and future operations following the winter storm last week, to include but not limited to: logistical support and water distribution, road […]
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By LANG Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE, La. –The Louisiana National Guard hosted six Change of Command ceremonies last week, to include: 159th Fighter Wing, 139th Regional Support Group, 199th Regiment (Regional Training Institute), 61st Troop Command, Louisiana State Medical Command and the 773rd Military Police Battalion in New Orleans and Pineville, La., Feb. 5-7, 2021.
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January 26, 2021 Dear Members of the National Guard of Louisiana and Adjutant General Waddell, When the United States Capitol was attacked on January 6th, it was an attack that struck at the heart of our nation. It was an attack on our first branch of government. An attack on our Citadel of Liberty. An
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By Staff Sgt. Josiah Pugh, LANG Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – More than 900 Louisiana National Guardsmen remain activated to assist with pandemic operations, to include helping administer the COVID-19 vaccine to residents of the state, Feb. 9, 2021. Soldiers and airmen are assisting local health authorities by supporting vaccine sites across the state
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By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team ERBIL AIR BASE, Iraq – The Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Tiger Brigade, assumed responsibilities in the Combined Joint Operation Area, January 31, after conducting a transfer of authority ceremony at Erbil Air Base. The Tiger Brigade deployed in support of U.S.
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By Staff Sgt. Josiah Pugh, LANG Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard responded to the District of Columbia National Guard’s request to send troops for assistance and within thirty-six hours from receiving their orders, 160 soldiers and airmen landed just outside of the D.C. area, Jan. 16. The DCNG requested additional
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