La. Guard supports winter storm response across northeastern Louisiana

By Spc. Duncan Foote, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana National Guard conducted recovery operations in coordination with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness following the recent winter storm that impacted northern Louisiana.     Vehicle recovery teams were a central element of the response, assisting in […]

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Louisiana National Guard’s ‘Best Warriors’ compete for state title

By Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office   PINEVILLE, La. — Thirteen of the Louisiana National Guard’s top Soldiers and noncommissioned officers competed in the 2026 State Best Warrior Competition at Camp Beauregard, Jan. 12–15.   The annual competition tests Soldiers’ physical endurance, technical proficiency and mental resilience through

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Distinguished Chief Retires After 40 Years of Service

By Tech. Sgt. Cindy Au-Wiafe, Louisiana Air National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Command Chief Master Sgt. Daryl J. Herty retired after 40 years of military service during a ceremony hosted by the Louisiana National Guard at the Jackson Barracks Multi-Use Center in New Orleans, Jan. 10.     Herty joined the 159th

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La. Guard supports law enforcement during New Year’s and Sugar Bowl

By Sgt. Danny Hough, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office     NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana National Guard Soldiers assisted local and state law enforcement with security operations in the New Orleans French Quarter during New Year’s Eve celebrations and the 92nd annual Sugar Bowl, Dec. 29, 2025, to Jan. 1, 2026.   This New

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La. National Guard mobilizes to support law enforcement efforts in New Orleans

By Lt. Col. Noel Collins, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard mobilizes security forces in New Orleans, La. in support of local, state, and federal law enforcement to enhance capabilities, stabilize the environment, assist in reducing crime, and restoring public trust. The U.S. Department of War authorized this mobilization in support

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Louisiana National Guard’s ‘Protect What Matters’ motto shines through during 2025

By Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE – The Louisiana National Guard navigated the 2025 calendar year marked by triumphs and tragedies, lethality and sustainability, and readiness rooted in tradition. Throughout every mission and milestone, LANG’s motto— “Protect What Matters”—remained front and center.   The year began under

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