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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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La. Guard supports St. Tammany Parish coastal restoration with Christmas tree drop

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By Capt. Peter Drasutis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office     MADISONVILLE, La. – Aviators with the Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Assault Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, partnered with St. Tammany Parish Government and Coastal Environments, Inc. to support a coastal restoration project by conducting a Christmas tree drop along the north shore of Lake

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Jonesville, La., native takes command of ‘Bandit’ battalion

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By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office   LAKE CHARLES, La. – The Louisiana Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment ‘Bandit’, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, held an official change of command ceremony at the Lake Charles Event Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana, June 28, 2026.   During the

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