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La. National Guard continues support of Operation Lone Star with engineer team

By Staff Sgt. David C. Kirtland, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Following a request from the State of Texas and with the approval of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, the Louisiana National Guard’s 528th Engineer Battalion mobilized approximately 13 Soldiers to the Texas border in support of Operation Lone Star. The initial […]

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Louisiana National Guard finishes third deployment at Texas border

By Spc. Duncan Foote, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard concluded its third rotation to support Operation Lone Star. OLS has helped reduce illegal border crossings along segments of the Texas border. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott formally requested the Louisiana National Guard’s assistance for this operation in February 2024.

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La. Guard Soldiers head to Texas border

By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE, La. – Following a request from the State of Texas and with the approval of the Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, the Louisiana National Guard’s 2nd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, mobilized 50 Soldiers to the Texas border in support

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