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La. National Guard hosts ribbon cutting for new Camp Minden Collective Training Facility

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By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office     PINEVILLE, La. – Maj. Gen. Thomas Friloux, the adjutant general of Louisiana, and Command Sgt. Maj. Clifford Ockman, command senior enlisted leader for the Louisiana National Guard, were joined by Col. Scott Slaven, the LANG construction facilities management officer, State Representative Wayne […]

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159th Civil Engineering Squadron Constructs Fire Training Tower

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By SrA Jacob Hall, Louisiana Air National Guard Public Affairs Office   VOLK FIELD, Wis. – Airmen from the 159th Civil Engineering Squadron, Louisiana Air National Guard, constructed a fire training tower at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, during annual training July 13-24.   The project enhanced the squadron’s expeditionary

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Joint ceremony marks leadership transition across Louisiana Army Aviation

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By Capt. Peter Drasutis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office HAMMOND, La. – The Louisiana National Guard’s 204th Theater Airfield Operations Group and 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment welcomed new commanders during a joint change of command ceremony at the 204th Theater Airfield Operations Group Readiness Center in Hammond, La., July 12. Col. Jacques Comeaux

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Louisiana’s Brig. Gen. John Plunkett retires after more than 43 years of military service

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By Spc. Duncan Foote, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office     NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard honored Army Brig. Gen. John Plunkett during a retirement ceremony at Jackson Barracks, July 12, recognizing more than 43 years of military service and a career defined by leadership, Army aviation expertise and dedication to Soldiers.

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159th Fighter Wing Conducts Change of Command Ceremony

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By Senior Airman Jacob Hall, Louisiana Air National Guard Public Affairs Office   BELLE CHASSE, La. – Col. Christopher “Cliff” Ridlon assumed command of the 159th Fighter Wing from Col. David “Ripper” Anderson during a formal change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, July 11, 2026.   Ridlon assumes

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La. Guard supports St. Tammany Parish coastal restoration with Christmas tree drop

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By Capt. Peter Drasutis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office     MADISONVILLE, La. – Aviators with the Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Assault Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, partnered with St. Tammany Parish Government and Coastal Environments, Inc. to support a coastal restoration project by conducting a Christmas tree drop along the north shore of Lake

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