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Louisiana National Guard concludes New Orleans security mission

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By Capt. Peter Drasutis, Louisiana National Guard’s State Public Affairs Office     NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana National Guard Soldiers concludes eight months of security operations in New Orleans Aug. 24, following a sustained mission supporting local, state and federal law enforcement partners and public safety efforts in the French Quarter.   The mission began in […]

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Louisiana National Guard Promotes Augusto Villalaz to Brigadier General

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NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard promoted Panamanian native Col. Augusto “Gus” Villalaz-Higuero to the rank of brigadier general during a promotion ceremony at the Multi-Use Center at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, Aug. 15.    Maj. Gen. Thomas Friloux, adjutant general of Louisiana, presided over the ceremony and provided remarks.    “Gus, you’re

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La. National Guard hosts ribbon cutting for new Camp Minden Collective Training Facility

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By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office     PINEVILLE, La. – Maj. Gen. Thomas Friloux, the adjutant general of Louisiana, and Command Sgt. Maj. Clifford Ockman, command senior enlisted leader for the Louisiana National Guard, were joined by Col. Scott Slaven, the LANG construction facilities management officer, State Representative Wayne

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La. Guard supports St. Tammany Parish coastal restoration with Christmas tree drop

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By Capt. Peter Drasutis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office     MADISONVILLE, La. – Aviators with the Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Assault Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, partnered with St. Tammany Parish Government and Coastal Environments, Inc. to support a coastal restoration project by conducting a Christmas tree drop along the north shore of Lake

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Jonesville, La., native takes command of ‘Bandit’ battalion

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By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office   LAKE CHARLES, La. – The Louisiana Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment ‘Bandit’, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, held an official change of command ceremony at the Lake Charles Event Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana, June 28, 2026.   During the

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La. Army National Guard’s 199th Regiment Welcomes New Commander

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By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office   PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana Army National Guard’s 199th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) held a change of command ceremony at the Dabadie Center on Camp Beauregard in Pineville, Louisiana, June 14, 2026.   During the ceremony, Col. Kevin James relinquished command of the

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