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La. Guard & partner agencies prepare for all-hazards events

Federal, state & local agencies conduct joint training in St. Tammany/St. Landry Parishes By 1st Sgt. Paul Meeker 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard joined federal, state and local partner agencies in the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness disaster training exercise, at Fontainebleau State Park […]

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LANG, Cuillier Career Center host Skills USA competition

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The Cuillier Career Center and the Louisiana National Guard host this year’s Skills USA local competition. Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry professionals working together to ensure America has a proficient workforce. The Louisiana National Guard is dedicated to building strong community bonds, and their partnership with the Cuillier Career Center

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Tuition Exemption unaffected for the Louisiana National Guard

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Tuition Exemption unaffected for Louisiana Guardsmen Benefit continues to fund education for Soldiers By Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office CAMP BEAUREGARD, La. – Higher education is still in reach for more than 11,000 members of the Louisiana National Guard under the State Tuition Exemption Program (STEP), even after the recent suspension of

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La. National Guard partners with KIPP

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Louisiana National Guard partners with the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) by mentoring, teaching and supporting the students and faculty. The LANG recognizes students for their work ethic, leadership qualities, and dedication both in and outside of the classroom. The LANG is committed to providing consistent positive partnerships to guide Louisiana’s youth as they

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LAPLACE, La. – Soldiers of the Louisiana National Guard’s 1084th Transportation Company bid farewell to family and friends during a deployment ceremony at The St. John Center in LaPlace, La., Feb. 24, 2013. The 1084th will deploy more than 155 Soldiers during a 365-day deployment to Afghanistan to utilize their expertise and versatility by providing convoy escort of host-nation vehicles and provide transportation support to friendly forces operating within the assigned area. (National Guard photo by Sgt. Rashawn D. Price, 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

La. National Guard unit deploys overseas

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1084th Transportation Company bids farewell By Sgt. Michael Farrar, 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detatchment NEW ORLEANS – Preparation and experience were among the highlighted themes as the Louisiana National Guard, family, and friends bid farewell to the 1084th Transportation Company during a deployment ceremony at the St. John Center in LaPlace, La., Feb.

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Sgt. Maj. of the Army visits LANG NCO Academy

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BALL, La. – Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler visits the Louisiana National Guard’s Noncomissioned Officer Academy at Camp Cook in Ball, La. Feb. 22, 2013. Chandler met with Command Sgt. Maj. Tommy Caillier, senior enlisted leader for the LANG, as well as talked with leaders and instructors at the academy. (National Guard photos

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