September 2022

Metairie native recognized by Army Aviation Association of America

By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE, La. – Louisiana National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kevin P. Dares (retired) received the Order of Saint Michael – Gold Award during a ceremony at the Army Aviation Support Facility #1 in Hammond, Louisiana, Sept. 16. The Metairie native was presented the […]

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Louisiana National Guard hosts Suicide Awareness 5K in New Orleans

By Spc. Madalyn McQuillan, 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment NEW ORLEANS – More than 500 Louisiana National Guardsmen and members of the local community participated in the LANG Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program (R3SP) Fearless 5K and Wellness Expo at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, Sept. 18. “September is suicide awareness and prevention

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La. Guard to host 5K for suicide awareness month

By the Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard’s Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program, in partnership with the LANG Enlisted Association, Louisiana Work for Warriors and the Louisiana Red Cross Service to Armed Forces, is scheduled to host their Fearless 5K and wellness expo in recognition of

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Louisiana National Guard awards 19 scholarships

By Staff Sgt. Garrett Dipuma, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard (LANG) awarded the Minuteman Scholarship to 19 college students in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program this year. The scholarship covers four years of full tuition and fees or $10,000 for room and board (in addition

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