By Lt. Col. Noel Collins, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard mobilizes security forces in New Orleans, La. in support of local, state, and federal law enforcement to enhance capabilities, stabilize the environment, assist in reducing crime, and restoring public trust. The U.S. Department of War authorized this mobilization in support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice.
Approximately 350 Louisiana National Guard service members are mobilizing in Federal Title 32 status through the end of February 2026, remaining under the command authority of Governor Jeff Landry and Maj. Gen. Thomas Friloux, the Adjutant General of Louisiana. They will begin to support law enforcement in New Orleans shortly after Christmas.
These Louisiana Guardsmen will also augment support for the enhanced security zone in the French Quarter for New Year’s Eve, Sugar Bowl, and Mardi Gras events.
The Louisiana Soldiers currently serving in Washington, D.C. will return to Louisiana to support this mission by the end of the month. They will be augmented by additional Louisiana National Guard service members.
“Our Louisiana National Guardsmen are highly trained professionals. Many of them supported law enforcement efforts in Washington, D.C. and are ready to support our home state. We’ve mobilized multiple times this year to support efforts in New Orleans and are ready to do so again for the next two months. We will focus on a uniformed presence to enhance the quality of life of our residents and visitors in partnership with Troop NOLA of the Louisiana State Police and the New Orleans Police Department,” said Maj. Gen. Friloux.
