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Families welcome home heroes

Louisiana Air Guardsmen return in time for Independence Day By Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Approximately 30 local heroes from the Louisiana National Guard’s 236th Combat Communications Squadron were welcomed home by friends and family at Louis Armstrong International Airport, June 30. Loud cheers and heartfelt embraces were given to the […]

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Cavalry leads the way

Shreveport’s 256th National Guard unit conducts annual Spur Ride By 1st Lt. Angela K. Fry, Unit Public Affairs Representative SHREVEPORT, La. – Select Troopers from the 2nd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, headquartered in Shreveport, completed a historic journey at Camp Minden, June 14. More than 40 Troopers completed the fifth annual Cavalry Spur Ride at

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A common bond – Louisiana Air Guard hosts joint Yellow Ribbon Training Academy

By Air Force 1st Lt. Alex Juan 159th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Air National Guard’s Yellow Ribbon Program hosted a first of its kind joint Yellow Ribbon Training Academy for over 400 Guard and Reserve personnel from various branches and their families in New Orleans, June 1-3. “White Balloons,”

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Guard, NOLA city officials announce Drug Control Strategy

By Spc. Tarell J. Bilbo Recruiting and Retention Command Public Affairs Representative NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard’s Counter Drug Task Force Civil Operations Program was recognized for its assistance and cooperation with the Greater New Orleans Drug Demand Reduction Coalition and assisting with the development of the Drug Control Strategy in a press

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Guardsmen participate in military appreciation night

By Spc. Tarell J Bilbo, Recruiting and Retention Command Public Affairs Representative NEW ORLEANS – In honor of the Memorial Day holiday, service members from all branches of the U.S. military participated in different roles at Military Appreciation Night during an Arena Football League game between the New Orleans Voodoo and the Arizona Rattlers in

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Louisiana Air National Guard recognizes elite

By 1st Lt. Alex Juan Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana National Guardsmen, their families and special guests gathered to recognize the considerable accomplishments of seven of its own, plus one very special Air Guard family, at the 2011 Louisiana Air National Guard’s Awards Banquet, May 19, held at the National

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