By Sgt. 1st Class Denis B. Ricou, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office BATON ROUGE, La. – At the direction of the Governor, the Louisiana National Guard has more than 3,000 Guardsmen ready to support current and future operations ahead of Hurricane Laura’s landfall tonight, Aug. 26, to include but not limited to: high-water vehicle […]
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By Staff Sgt. Ryan J. Sonnier, 159th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Air National Guardsman Shawn “Cuz” Coco was promoted to the rank of brigadier general during an official ceremony at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, July 12. Coco currently serves as the Louisiana National Guard’s assistant adjutant general – air.
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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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By Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Governor John Bel Edwards, now has over 1,340 soldiers and airmen assisting with the COVID-19 response, April 9. The LANG has mobilized Guardsmen throughout the state to support current operations, including: medical, engineering assessment, and commodities distribution support,
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By Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office ALEXANDRIA, La. – The Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Governor John Bel Edwards, has over 1,210 soldiers and airmen assisting with the COVID-19 response, April 1. The number of guardsmen activated and equipment utilized is anticipated to increase until the situation is stabilized. The Louisiana National Guard
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By Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Governor John Bel Edwards, has activated over 388 Soldiers and Airmen so far, not to include full-time Guardsmen, to assist with the COVID-19 response, March 21. The number of Guardsmen activated and equipment utilized is anticipated to increase
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