Louisiana Army National Guard

Uniquely Louisiana Uniquely Guard

Uniquely Louisiana National Guard, 1st Lt. Peter Drasutis, fire support officer 1-141st Field Artillery Battalion, is a full-time painter and illustrator for Mardi Gras parades in the New Orleans area while serving his state and nation in the guard. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc Duncan Foote)

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Lafayette Guardsman starts career with elite Army training

By: Staff Sgt. Garrett L. Dipuma, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW IBERIA, Louisiana – Lafayette native Spc. Connor McGuffee, Louisiana National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, dove head first into his military career by completing both the U.S. Army’s Airborne and Ranger School right after finishing basic

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La. Youth Challenge graduate completes Army Ranger School

PINEVILLE, La. – Louisiana National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Brian Smith, a 26-year-old graduate of the LANG’s Youth Challenge Program and a Soldier in 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, became an Army Ranger after he successfully completed U.S. Army Ranger School, Oct. 10, 2019. “An opportunity presented itself to go, so

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Historic La. battalion celebrates tradition, remembers fallen

By Staff Sgt. Garrett L. Dipuma, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted their 181st annual Pass-In-Review ceremony at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, Dec. 8. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Joseph Barnett relinquished command of the

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2019 1-141st FA Pass-In-Review and Wreath Laying

1-141 Field Artillery Battalion (Washington Artillery) held their 181st Pass-In-Review ceremony this weekend at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans. They also laid a wreath at the Washington Artillery Monument to honor those who have served before and sacrificed their lives for the defense of our great nation. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Duncan

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Be Aware of UXOs on Military Installations

When hunting on a military installation like Camp Beauregard, be aware of your surroundings. You may come across an unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO). Learn what to do if you come across one. Mark it and Report it. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Duncan Foote)

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