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La. National Guard mobilizes to support law enforcement efforts in New Orleans

By Lt. Col. Noel Collins, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard mobilizes security forces in New Orleans, La. in support of local, state, and federal law enforcement to enhance capabilities, stabilize the environment, assist in reducing crime, and restoring public trust. The U.S. Department of War authorized this mobilization in support […]

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Louisiana National Guard’s ‘Protect What Matters’ motto shines through during 2025

Awards, Command, Community Involvement, Deployment, Featured News, Louisiana Air National Guard, Louisiana Army National Guard, Missions, News Releases, State Partnership Program, Training / By Duncan Foote / December 23, 2025

By Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE – The Louisiana National Guard navigated the 2025 calendar year marked by triumphs and tragedies, lethality and sustainability, and readiness rooted in tradition. Throughout every mission and milestone, LANG’s motto— “Protect What Matters”—remained front and center. The year began under

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La. Guard’s Youth Challenge Program closes out year with a 130-cadet graduating class

Ceremony, Featured News, Graduation, News Releases, Youth Challenge Program / By Peter Drasutis / December 18, 2025

By Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE – One hundred thirty cadets graduated from the Louisiana National Guard’s Youth Challenge Program Class 2025-1 during a ceremony at the Randolph Riverfront Center in Alexandria, Louisiana, Dec. 13, 2025. Family, friends and service members gathered to recognize

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La. Guard’s A Battery, 1-141st Field Artillery, holds departure ceremony ahead of deployment

Ceremony, Deployment, Featured News, Home Page, Louisiana Army National Guard, News Releases / By Peter Drasutis / December 16, 2025

By Capt. Peter Drasutis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard’s Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, held a departure ceremony at the 1-141st Field Artillery Battalion Armory on Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, Dec. 14, 2025, to bid farewell to

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Jackson Barracks opens its gates for ‘Christmas at Jackson Barracks’ celebration

Events, Featured News, Home Page, News Releases / By Peter Drasutis / December 10, 2025

By Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard and the Louisiana National Guard Foundation hosted the public for Christmas at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, December 6–7, 2025. This year’s two-night event marked the first time in 20 years that a

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La. Guard’s oldest regiment marks 20 years since return from Iraq

History, Home Page, Louisiana Army National Guard / By Peter Drasutis / December 5, 2025

By Rhett Breerwood, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office and LANG Museums NEW ORLEANS – This November, the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as the Tiger Brigade, will mark 20 years since returning from its historic deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III. Among the brigade’s subordinate

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