The Advocate

What does the Iran conflict mean for the Louisiana National Guard? Here’s what we know.

A top leader of the Louisiana National Guard said some member’s of the state’s national guard are “serving within missile range of Iran.” ...

1,000 La. National Guard troops deployed overseas, some within missile range of Iran

Approximately 1,000 Louisiana National Guard soldiers are currently deployed overseas, split between U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Central Command, and U.S. European Command, according to spokesperson Lt.
Louisiana Illuminator

Louisiana National Guard to remain in New Orleans another 6 months

The governor said the National Guard’s extended deployment has the support of the Trump administration, indicating the federal government would continue to cover the cost of its mission in New Orleans ...

Louisiana National Guard mission in New Orleans extended six months

Gov. Jeff Landry announced Monday that the U.S. Department of War has authorized a six-month extension of the Louisiana National Guard’s security mission in the New Orleans area.