What value do Air Guardsmen bring to America … the ability to provide combat capabilities or something more? by Col. Roy V. Qualls 159th Fighter Wing Commander, Louisiana Air National Guard NEW ORLEANS – As the commander for more than three years of the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard, I’m proud of […]
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By Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PORT SULPHUR, La. – Every mission matters to Louisiana National Guardsmen and when tasked with helping to rebuild a small fishing community located in the mouth of the Mississippi River, the Airmen gladly stepped up to the challenge. For many in the Air Guard, the mission sets were
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Louisiana Air National Guardsmen continue protecting airspace after Hurricane Isaac By 159th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office BELLE CHASSE, La. – The Louisiana Air National Guard’s 159th Fighter Wing is charged with a critical mission … to provide air superiority over Louisiana and the Gulf Coast while supporting the North American Aerospace Defense Command. The
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Soldiers with 1020th Vertical Engineer Company, 527th Engineer Battalion, collect MREs and water from a Blackhawk for distribution at the Emergency Operation Center in Grand Isle, August 31, 2012. The LANG has more than 8,000 Soldiers and Airmen ready to support our citizens, local & state authorities in support of Hurricane Isaac operations. (U.S. Army
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BRAITHWAITE, La. – Senior Airman William Killett of the Louisiana Air National Guard’s 159th Civil Engineering Squadron, comforts a dog rescued from the rooftop of a flooded home in the town of Braithwaite, La., Aug. 30, 2012. More than 8,000 Louisiana Guardsmen are currently activated in support of Hurricane Isaac. (U.S. Air Force photo by
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Louisiana National Guard Airmen save lives By 1st Lt. Alex Juan, 159th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Everyday heroes walk among us and are rarely recognized for their efforts. But when Louisiana Airmen save three lives in one day, ensuring a bride gets to see her dream wedding … these Citizen-Airmen deserve
