Louisiana Army National Guard

La. Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducts pre-mobilization training

By Sgt. Danny Hough, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE, La. – Approximately 600 Soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) conducted a two-week pre-mobilization annual training at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, concluding on February 10, 2025. The training focused on addressing outstanding issues, conducting essential exercises, […]

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La. Guard supports Super Bowl LIX security operations in New Orleans

By Sgt. Joseph Barber, 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment NEW ORLEANS—At the direction of Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, the Louisiana National Guard conducted security operations in support of Super Bowl LIX from Feb. 1-10, 2025, in New Orleans. More than 350 LANG Soldiers and Airmen from across the State were activated for the mission, working closely

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La. Guard’s 527th Engineer Battalion welcomes new commander

By Sgt. Danny Hough, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office   PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard’s 527th Engineer Battalion, 225th Engineer Brigade, held a change of command ceremony Nov. 3 at Choudrant High School in Choudrant, Louisiana, where Lt. Col. Brian Plunk relinquished command to Lt. Col. Robert Rogers.   “It is an

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La. Guard holds 2024 Command and Staff Conference

By Staff Sgt. Garrett Dipuma, 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard held its annual Command and Staff Conference at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, Oct. 19-20.     The yearly conference aims to ensure LANG Soldiers and Airmen are trained, ready and equipped to execute the organization’s state

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La. Guard opens doors to new Lake Charles Readiness Center

By Staff Sgt. David C. Kirtland, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office     NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard officially opened the doors to the new Lake Charles Readiness Center near the Chennault International Airport during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Oct 18.   The $29.4 million facility, which broke ground in June 2022, will

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La. Guard cavalry squadron welcomes new commander

By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office   PINEVILLE, La. – Lt. Col. Joseph Carey relinquished command of the Louisiana National Guard’s 2nd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team to Lt. Col. John Waller during an official change of command ceremony at the unit’s headquarters, “Fort Humbug,” in

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