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La. Guard aviation unit receives prestigious award

By Staff Sgt. Jerry Rushing 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   NEW ORLEANS – The 1-244th Assault Helicopter Battalion received the Founders and Patriots of America’s 2012 Outstanding National Guard Unit Award at Jackson Barracks, April 5.   “When I read the history of the 1-244th, we became aware that not only this unit serves […]

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ULL recognizes 256th Soldiers at baseball game

By Cadet Leah McPeek, 256th IBCT Public Affairs Representative   LAFAYETTE, La. – Local Soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team were recognized during the University of Louisiana at Lafayette versus McNeese State baseball game at the M.L. Tigue Moore Field, April 2.   ULL’s Scott Farmer, director of athletics and

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La. Guardsmen, RSP Warriors participate in race festivities

NEW ORLEANS – Soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard and Warriors from the LANG’s Recruit Sustainment Program provide entertainment and giveaways to participants and volunteers of the 2013 Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic 10K race at City Park, in New Orleans, March 30. For more photos, please visit the Louisiana National Guard Flickr page:

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LANG, partnering agencies prepare for all-hazards events

The Louisiana National Guard joins local, state and federal agencies in the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Disaster Response Exercise, March 23, 2013, in St. Tammany and St. Landry parishes. The DRX provided all partnering agencies a chance to conduct joint disaster response operations in a controlled environment well in advance of

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La. Guard & partner agencies prepare for all-hazards events

Federal, state & local agencies conduct joint training in St. Tammany/St. Landry Parishes   By 1st Sgt. Paul Meeker 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard joined federal, state and local partner agencies in the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness disaster training exercise, at Fontainebleau State Park

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LANG, Cuillier Career Center host Skills USA competition

The Cuillier Career Center and the Louisiana National Guard host this year’s Skills USA local competition. Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry professionals working together to ensure America has a proficient workforce. The Louisiana National Guard is dedicated to building strong community bonds, and their partnership with the Cuillier Career Center

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