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La. Guard preps for TS Cristobal, continues COVID-19 operations

By Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard is preparing for emergency operations ahead of Tropical Storm Cristobal, June 7, 2020, while continuing its COVID-19 response missions. Louisiana’s Guardsmen are trained, remain ready and fully equipped to stand up at any moment to protect lives and property, maintain communications, […]

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Flyover to the Frontline Medical Workers

COVID-19, Disaster Response, Featured News, Guard Minute, Louisiana Air National Guard, News Releases, Video / By Louisiana National Guard / May 6, 2020

Louisiana National Guard F-15 fighter jets from the 159th Fighter Wing and B-52 bombers for the Air Force Reserve’s 2nd Bomb Wing fly over Baton Rouge, Louisiana as a salute to healthcare workers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, May 1, 2020. The formation flew over New Orleans and Baton Rouge area hospitals as part of a

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La. Guard assists New Orleans drive-through testing sites

COVID-19, Featured News, Guard Minute, Louisiana Air National Guard, Louisiana Army National Guard / By Louisiana National Guard / March 21, 2020

More than 100 Soldiers and Airmen are stationed at three sites in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes to assist local agencies with COVID-19 testing and traffic control support. The drive-through sites opened this morning to test 100 first responders and health care workers who have COVID-19 symptoms at each New Orleans location. (U.S. Army National Guard

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La. Guard assists New Orleans drive-through testing sites

COVID-19, Disaster Response, Featured News, Louisiana Air National Guard, Louisiana Army National Guard, News Releases / By Louisiana National Guard / March 20, 2020

By Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Governor John Bel Edwards, has activated over 300 Soldiers and Airmen so far, not to include full-time Guardsmen, to assist with the COVID-19 response, March 20. The number of Guardsmen activated and equipment utilized is anticipated to increase

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