Louisiana Air National Guard

Farewell Bayou Militia

Louisiana Air Guard personnel deploy to Southwest Asia By 159th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office BELLE CHASSE, La. – Members of the Louisiana National Guard’s “Bayou Militia” bid farewell to families and friends during a deployment ceremony held at the Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, VR54 Hangar in Belle Chasse, La., June […]

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A common bond – Louisiana Air Guard hosts joint Yellow Ribbon Training Academy

By Air Force 1st Lt. Alex Juan 159th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Air National Guard’s Yellow Ribbon Program hosted a first of its kind joint Yellow Ribbon Training Academy for over 400 Guard and Reserve personnel from various branches and their families in New Orleans, June 1-3. “White Balloons,”

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Food, festivities, fun and families – Louisiana Air National Guard participates in Family Day

By Staff Sgt. Yolanda Addison 159th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Air National Guardsmen and loved ones celebrated Family Day, an event dedicated to connecting families by providing food, festivities and fun at the Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, May 20. The festivities included live music by the

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Louisiana Air National Guard recognizes elite

By 1st Lt. Alex Juan Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana National Guardsmen, their families and special guests gathered to recognize the considerable accomplishments of seven of its own, plus one very special Air Guard family, at the 2011 Louisiana Air National Guard’s Awards Banquet, May 19, held at the National

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La. Guard's top leader visits Afghanistan

Courtesy Photo SHINDAND AIR BASE, Afghanistan – Brig. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis, the adjutant general of the Louisiana National Guard and Command Sgt. Maj. Tommy Caillier, the senior enlisted leader, visit Louisiana Airmen from the 236th Combat Communications Squadron in Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, May 9. The 236th deployed to Afghanistan in December and provide

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La. Guard’s top leader visits Afghanistan

Courtesy Photo SHINDAND AIR BASE, Afghanistan – Brig. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis, the adjutant general of the Louisiana National Guard and Command Sgt. Maj. Tommy Caillier, the senior enlisted leader, visit Louisiana Airmen from the 236th Combat Communications Squadron in Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, May 9. The 236th deployed to Afghanistan in December and provide

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