Louisiana Army National Guard

La. Guard museums encourage public visits with improved accessibility

By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office  PINEVILLE, La. — The Louisiana National Guard’s museums, including the Ansel M. Stroud Jr. Military History & Weapons Museum at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, are open to the public and actively encouraging visitors to explore the rich history of Louisiana Citizen Soldiers who “Protect […]

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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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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 upgrades howitzers for enhanced lethality and mission readiness

By Capt. Peter Drasutis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard’s 1-141st Field Artillery Battalion conducted critical software updates on the Digital Fire Control Systems and Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems for their M119A3 and M777A2 howitzer systems at the LANG maintenance facilities at Camp Villere in Slidell, Louisiana,

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La. Guard’s Youth Challenge Program marks 30 years with graduation of over 100 cadets

By Sgt. Danny Hough, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE, La. – Families and friends filled the sanctuary at the Pentecostals of Alexandria Church in Alexandria, Louisiana, to watch 118 cadets graduate from the Louisiana National Guard’s Youth Challenge Program Class 2024-1 during a ceremony on Dec. 14. The graduation marks the 30th anniversary

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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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