Louisiana Air National Guard

La. Guard & partner agencies prepare for all-hazards events

Federal, state & local agencies conduct joint training in St. Tammany/St. Landry Parishes   By 1st Sgt. Paul Meeker 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard joined federal, state and local partner agencies in the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness disaster training exercise, at Fontainebleau State Park […]

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National Guard to participate in disaster response exercises (Media Advisory)

State, local, federal agencies conduct joint training in two parish locations     BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard in partnership with state, local and federal agencies will be participating in the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness’ training exercise to test disaster response, March 23. As the 2013 hurricane season approaches,

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La. National Guard partners with KIPP

Louisiana National Guard partners with the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) by mentoring, teaching and supporting the students and faculty. The LANG recognizes students for their work ethic, leadership qualities, and dedication both in and outside of the classroom.   The LANG is committed to providing consistent positive partnerships to guide Louisiana’s youth as they

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What Value Air Guardsmen bring to America

  What value do Air Guardsmen bring to America … the ability to provide combat capabilities or something more? by Col. Roy V. Qualls 159th Fighter Wing Commander, Louisiana Air National Guard NEW ORLEANS – As the commander for more than three years of the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard, I’m proud of

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Air Guard performs variety of hurricane response missions

By Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PORT SULPHUR, La. – Every mission matters to Louisiana National Guardsmen and when tasked with helping to rebuild a small fishing community located in the mouth of the Mississippi River, the Airmen gladly stepped up to the challenge. For many in the Air Guard, the mission sets were

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On alert – at all times

Louisiana Air National Guardsmen continue protecting airspace after Hurricane Isaac By 159th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office BELLE CHASSE, La. – The Louisiana Air National Guard’s 159th Fighter Wing is charged with a critical mission … to provide air superiority over Louisiana and the Gulf Coast while supporting the North American Aerospace Defense Command. The

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