May 2026

Louisiana National Guard Supports Festival Security Operations with Task Force NOLA

By Spc. Duncan C. Foote, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard activated approximately 120 Soldiers under Task Force NOLA to support enhanced security operations in the French Quarter, contributing to the safety and success of both the French Quarter Festival and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.     […]

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Louisiana National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion Conducts Change of Command Ceremony

By Spc. Duncan C. Foote, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard’s 18th Recruiting and Retention Battalion held an official change of command ceremony at the 1-141st Field Artillery Battalion Armory on Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, May 2, 2026, marking a transition in leadership and the continuation of its

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Louisiana National Guard Celebrates 30-Year Partnership with Belize

By Spc. Duncan C. Foote, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office   NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard commemorated the 30-year anniversary of its State Partnership Program with Belize during an event at Jackson Barracks, April 23, 2026, celebrating three decades of cooperation, shared training and enduring collaboration.     Established in 1996, the partnership

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