Jewish New Orleanians in WWII
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Louisiana’s Brig. Gen. John Plunkett retires after more than 43 years of military service
By Spc. Duncan Foote, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard honored Army Brig. Gen. John Plunkett during a retirement ceremony at Jackson Barracks, July 12, recognizing more than 43 years of military service and a career defined by leadership, Army aviation expertise and dedication to Soldiers.
159th Fighter Wing Conducts Change of Command Ceremony
By Senior Airman Jacob Hall, Louisiana Air National Guard Public Affairs Office BELLE CHASSE, La. – Col. Christopher “Cliff” Ridlon assumed command of the 159th Fighter Wing from Col. David “Ripper” Anderson during a formal change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, July 11, 2026. Ridlon assumes
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La. Guard supports St. Tammany Parish coastal restoration with Christmas tree drop
By Capt. Peter Drasutis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office MADISONVILLE, La. – Aviators with the Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Assault Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, partnered with St. Tammany Parish Government and Coastal Environments, Inc. to support a coastal restoration project by conducting a Christmas tree drop along the north shore of Lake
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Jonesville, La., native takes command of ‘Bandit’ battalion
By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office LAKE CHARLES, La. – The Louisiana Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment ‘Bandit’, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, held an official change of command ceremony at the Lake Charles Event Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana, June 28, 2026. During the
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