By Lt. Col. Noel Collins, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard has been mobilized in New Orleans since January 2026. The Guard’s impact on crime is primarily as a force multiplier, enabling law enforcement officers to make arrests; furthermore, law enforcement officials are noting positive trends. […]
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By Spc. Duncan Foote, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana National Guard conducted recovery operations in coordination with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness following the recent winter storm that impacted northern Louisiana. Vehicle recovery teams were a central element of the response, assisting in
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By Tech. Sgt. Cindy Au-Wiafe, Louisiana Air National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Command Chief Master Sgt. Daryl J. Herty retired after 40 years of military service during a ceremony hosted by the Louisiana National Guard at the Jackson Barracks Multi-Use Center in New Orleans, Jan. 10. Herty joined the 159th
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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
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By Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE – The Louisiana National Guard navigated the 2025 calendar year marked by triumphs and tragedies, lethality and sustainability, and readiness rooted in tradition. Throughout every mission and milestone, LANG’s motto— “Protect What Matters”—remained front and center. The year began under
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By Rhett Breerwood, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office and LANG Museums NEW ORLEANS – This November, the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as the Tiger Brigade, will mark 20 years since returning from its historic deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III. One of its core
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