Guard welcomes newly enlisted officers

By Spc. Tarell J. Bilbo Recruiting and Retention Command Public Affairs Representative NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard received two new Judge Advocate General Corps officers when 1st Lts. Donald R. Cravins and Tavares A. Walker recited the oath of enlistment in Baton Rouge, July 8. JAG Corps officers investigate, prosecute and defend those […]

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National Guard, NFL sponsor high school tournament

By Spc. Tarell J. Bilbo Recruiting and Retention Command Public Affairs Representative NEW ORLEANS – In partnership with the National Football League, the Louisiana National Guard sponsored the annual NFL High School Player Development 7-on-7 football tournament at the New Orleans Saints training facility, June 24. Nine high schools participated in the double elimination tournament

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La. governor signs bill for deceased, disabled Guardsmen

By Sgt. Rebekah Malone Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE, La. – Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal signed into law House Bill 143 providing 32 death benefits for the families of Louisiana National Guardsmen who lost their lives and disability benefits for two Guardsmen who have been injured since 9/11 at Camp Beauregard in Pineville,

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Louisiana National Guard general retires

By Staff Sgt. Denis B. Ricou Louisiana National Guard, Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Army Brig. Gen. Thomas E. Beron of Metairie said farewell to the Louisiana National Guard and military service during a retirement ceremony at The Orleans Club in New Orleans, May 26. Commissioned in 1984, Beron has served in numerous commands

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Search nets success for missing man

Louisiana National Guard assists local authorities in finding missing man By 2nd Lt. Mark J. Deshotels and Spc. Tarell J. Bilbo Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Approximately 40 Louisiana National Guardsmen assisting the Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office in the search and successful rescue for Dr. Francisco Piedrahita, the missing Columbian University

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