NEW ORLEANS – Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis, Louisiana National Guard adjutant general, presides over the coin toss before the New Orleans Saints game in the Superdome, Nov. 10, 2013. Servicemembers from each branch of the military participated in pregame and halftime ceremonies as part of NFL Salute to Service, commemorating Veterans Day weekend. (U.S. […]
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NEW ORLEANS – Declaring a state of emergency, Governor Bobby Jindal has authorized the mobilization of 650 Guardsmen to state active duty to respond to Tropical Storm Karen as needed. Additionally, Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis, adjutant general of the LANG, has directed the recall of up to 520 Louisiana National Guard technicians from
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At this time, prudent management requires that the government plan for the possibility of a lapse in appropriations and the Department of Defense and the Administration is working with the Office of Management and Budget to take appropriate actions. These agencies can and will continue to support key military operations. Plans have been updated to
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By Staff Sgt. Robin Perry Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office SHREVEPORT, La. –The Louisiana National Guard’s State Marksmanship Team placed second overall in the Winston P. Wilson Marksmanship Competition, held at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock, Ark., with several team members placing in the top ten in individual events, Sept. 1-5.
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month. Suicide is a major public health problem. This video contains messages from around the Louisiana National Guard regarding how to identify and assist someone who may be thinking about harming themselves. Remember, if you are concerned about someone you know, and you think they may be considering suicide, you can
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By Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEVATIM, Israel – The Louisiana Air National Guard’s 159th Fighter Wing represented U.S. Air Forces in Europe by flying their F-15 fighter jets during an exercise designed to improve the interoperability and cooperation between the U.S. and Israeli Air Forces at Nevatim Air
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