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Jackson Barracks opens its gates for ‘Christmas at Jackson Barracks’ celebration

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By Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office     NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard and the Louisiana National Guard Foundation hosted the public for Christmas at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, December 6–7, 2025. This year’s two-night event marked the first time in 20 years that a […]

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La. Guard holds 2024 Command and Staff Conference

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By Staff Sgt. Garrett Dipuma, 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard held its annual Command and Staff Conference at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, Oct. 19-20.     The yearly conference aims to ensure LANG Soldiers and Airmen are trained, ready and equipped to execute the organization’s state

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Uniquely Louisiana Uniquely Guard

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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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National Guard holds funeral honors training in New Orleans

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By Staff Sgt. Garrett L. Dipuma, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard Military Funeral Honors Program hosted 12 Guardsmen from Arkansas, Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Indiana, Oklahoma and New York for an Army National Guard Level II Funeral Honors Instructor Certification Course at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, Feb.

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Active Shooter Training at Jackson Barracks

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Louisiana National Guard Force Protection officers conducted an active shooter exercise with New Orleans Police Department SWAT and other local agencies Nov. 15, Jackson Barracks, New Orleans. The purpose of the exercise was to help officers to move as team and add new techniques to their tool box. (Army National Guard video by Spec. Duncan

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La. Guardsman promoted to Assistant Adjutant General

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Pinned with One-Star Rank during official ceremony By Sgt. Garrett Dipuma, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana National Guardsman Rodney B. Painting, of Loranger, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general during an official ceremony at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, June 2. Painting will become the new assistant adjutant

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