July 2012

La. National Guard pins first female general officer

By Staff Sgt. Denis B. Ricou, Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard welcomed its first female general officer during a promotion ceremony at the Jackson Barracks Museum in New Orleans, July 27. Col. Joanne F. Sheridan, the LANG’s assistant adjutant general-Army, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and “pinned” […]

La. National Guard pins first female general officer Read More »

La. National Guard’s top leader promoted to two-star general

By Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis, adjutant general of the Louisiana National Guard, was recently promoted and officially “pinned” his new rank during a ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge, July 20. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, commander-in-chief of the LANG, attended the ceremony and

La. National Guard’s top leader promoted to two-star general Read More »

School board superintendent takes command of Guard unit

By Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office BATON ROUGE – Army Col. Alonzo “Lonnie” Luce of Gonzales, La., took command of the Louisiana National Guard’s 199th Leadership Regiment during a change of command ceremony at Camp Cook in Ball, La., May 5. Luce, who serves as the St. James Parish School Board superintendent, received the

School board superintendent takes command of Guard unit Read More »

Hero 2 Hired

Hero2Hired (H2H) assists unemployed Reserve Component service members with job placement. H2H is a powerful, comprehensive employment program that includes a focused marketing component. It contains everything a job seeker needs to find a job, including job listings, career exploration tools, education and training resource, advice and tips and networking opportunities.

Hero 2 Hired Read More »

Families welcome home heroes

Louisiana Air Guardsmen return in time for Independence Day By Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Approximately 30 local heroes from the Louisiana National Guard’s 236th Combat Communications Squadron were welcomed home by friends and family at Louis Armstrong International Airport, June 30. Loud cheers and heartfelt embraces were given to the

Families welcome home heroes Read More »