NationalGuard

La. Guard increases its response force, mission support

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, […]

La. Guard increases its response force, mission support Read More »

La. National Guard assist with COVID-19 testing in Lafayette, Lake Charles

By Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office ALEXANDRIA, La. – The Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Governor John Bel Edwards, has activated over 660 Soldiers and Airmen so far, not to include full-time Guardsmen, to assist with the COVID-19 response, March 26. The number of Guardsmen activated and equipment utilized is anticipated to increase

La. National Guard assist with COVID-19 testing in Lafayette, Lake Charles Read More »

La. Guard assists Jefferson testing site, now open to public

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

La. Guard assists Jefferson testing site, now open to public Read More »

Uniquely Louisiana Uniquely Guard

Uniquely Louisiana National Guard, 1st Lt. Peter Drasutis, fire support officer 1-141st Field Artillery Battalion, is a full-time painter and illustrator for Mardi Gras parades in the New Orleans area while serving his state and nation in the guard. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc Duncan Foote)

Uniquely Louisiana Uniquely Guard Read More »

Louisiana National Guard aviators to deploy to Afghanistan

Louisiana National Guard Soldiers with G Company and D Company, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment, hold a deployment ceremony at the Army Aviation Support Facility #2 at Esler Field in Pineville, Louisiana, Sept. 6, 2019. The 2-238th is sending more than 50 Guardsmen, including two father-son teams and one married couple, to Afghanistan. (U.S. Army

Louisiana National Guard aviators to deploy to Afghanistan Read More »

Shreveport brewery names beer for local deploying Guard unit

By Staff Sgt. Garrett L. Dipuma, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – After spending three long weeks training for an upcoming deployment overseas, the Louisiana National Guardsmen of the 39th Military Police Company, 773rd MP Battalion, 139th Regional Support Group were ready to go home to their families and wind down with

Shreveport brewery names beer for local deploying Guard unit Read More »