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La. Guard Soldiers increase lethality with grenadier sighting systems

By Sgt. Danny Hough, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs OfficePINEVILLE, La. — Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team received Grenadier Sighting Systems and training at the Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Jan. 14-15.The new system enhances accuracy for grenade launchers, featuring an expanded and illuminated reticle, a nighttime-capable Organic Light Emitting Diode […]

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159th Maintenance Group conducts change of command ceremony and promotion

By Airman 1st Class Jacob Hall, 159th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office BELLE CHASSE, La. – Lt. Col. Jesse L. Hasenkampf assumed command of the 159th Maintenance Group (MXG) of the Louisiana Air National Guard and was promoted to colonel during a formal joint ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Jan.

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La. Guard aviation unit honored at post-deployment ceremony

By Sgt. Quinlan M. Creech, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs OfficeNEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, held a post-deployment awards ceremony at the Baton Rouge Marriott, Jan. 12.During the ceremony, more than 40 soldiers received the Louisiana National Guard War Cross Medal in

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La. Guard activated following Bourbon Street Attack

By Spc. Duncan Foote, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – In response to the tragic attack on Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day, the Louisiana National Guard was activated to support recovery efforts and bolster security in the area. Governor Jeff Landry mobilized approximately 100 Guardsmen from the 61st Troop Command and the

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La. Guard Hosts 2024 Christmas at Jackson Barracks celebration

By Sgt. Danny Hough, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard hosted an invitation-only 2024 Christmas at Jackson Barracks on Dec. 7, reviving a cherished tradition held for the first time in 20 years. The festive evening showcased the historic antebellum homes and buildings of Jackson Barracks, all adorned in

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La. Guard’s ‘Tiger Brigade’ welcomes new senior enlisted leader, honors retiring command sergeant major

By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as the “Tiger Brigade,” welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Lemaire as its new senior enlisted leader during a change of responsibility ceremony at brigade headquarters in Lafayette, Louisiana, Dec. 7. Lemaire

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