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Louisiana National Guard hosts 2026 Joint Staff Conference

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By Maj. Darren T. Herring Jr., Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard held its Joint Staff Conference at the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness State Emergency Operations Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sept. 19, 2026.   The conference brought together joint staff directorates for briefings […]

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La. Guard’s 139th Regional Support Group welcomes new commander

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By Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard’s 139th Regional Support Group held a change of command ceremony on the parade field at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans on Sept. 20, 2026.     During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Elizabeth “Noel” Collins assumed

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La. Guard aviation Soldiers depart for dual missions at Fort Drum, Southwest Border

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By Capt. Peter Drasutis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office HAMMOND, La. – The Louisiana Army National Guard’s Detachment 1, Company D, 2nd Battalion, 151st Aviation Regiment, held a departure ceremony at the 204th Theater Airfield Operations Group/1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment Readiness Center in Hammond, Louisiana, Sept. 13, recognizing Soldiers preparing to

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La. Guard transportation company honored at post-deployment ceremony

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By Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE – The Louisiana National Guard’s 1084th Transportation Company, 165th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 139th Regional Support Group, held a post-deployment awards ceremony at the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in Baton Rouge, Aug. 16, 2026.   During the ceremony, approximately 130

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La. Guard combat medics complete sustainment training

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By Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office   PINEVILLE, La. – Combat medic specialists, also known as 68Ws, from the Louisiana National Guard completed 68W sustainment training at Camp Beauregard in Pineville, Louisiana, Aug. 5-14, 2026.   The course brought together Louisiana National Guard medics and U.S. Army Reserve

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Louisiana National Guard Promotes Augusto Villalaz to Brigadier General

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NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard promoted Panamanian native Col. Augusto “Gus” Villalaz-Higuero to the rank of brigadier general during a promotion ceremony at the Multi-Use Center at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, Aug. 15.    Maj. Gen. Thomas Friloux, adjutant general of Louisiana, presided over the ceremony and provided remarks.    “Gus, you’re

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