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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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Joint ceremony marks leadership transition across Louisiana Army Aviation

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By Capt. Peter Drasutis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office HAMMOND, La. – The Louisiana National Guard’s 204th Theater Airfield Operations Group and 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment welcomed new commanders during a joint change of command ceremony at the 204th Theater Airfield Operations Group Readiness Center in Hammond, La., July 12. Col. Jacques Comeaux

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Louisiana’s Brig. Gen. John Plunkett retires after more than 43 years of military service

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By Spc. Duncan Foote, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office     NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard honored Army Brig. Gen. John Plunkett during a retirement ceremony at Jackson Barracks, July 12, recognizing more than 43 years of military service and a career defined by leadership, Army aviation expertise and dedication to Soldiers.

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159th Fighter Wing Conducts Change of Command Ceremony

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By Senior Airman Jacob Hall, Louisiana Air National Guard Public Affairs Office   BELLE CHASSE, La. – Col. Christopher “Cliff” Ridlon assumed command of the 159th Fighter Wing from Col. David “Ripper” Anderson during a formal change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, July 11, 2026.   Ridlon assumes

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