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LANG participates in Gov. John Bel Edwards 2nd Term Inauguration

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard provided ceremonial support during the inauguration of Gov. John Bel Edwards for his second term at the Capitol in Baton Rouge, Jan. 13, 2020. The 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment, also known as the Washington Artillery, fired a 19-gun salute and their color guard, in 1838-style […]

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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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Gov. announces $10 million for military housing in Louisiana

By Staff Sgt. Garrett L. Dipuma, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE, La. – Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that $10 million of recovery funds from Hurricanes Ike and Gustav will be used to build roughly 50 new permanent residential houses for Louisiana National Guard Soldiers and Airmen at Camp Beauregard in Pineville, Nov.

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Director of the Air National Guard Visits the 159th Fighter Wing

By Staff Sgt. Cindy Au, 159th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office BELLE CHASSE, La. – Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, director of the Air National Guard, visited the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Nov. 2-3, to meet with wing leadership and Airmen, learn about

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