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Louisiana National Guard medics complete a final skills certification event concluding 68W sustainment training at Camp Beauregard in Pineville, La., Jan. 31, 2026. The certification validates proficiency in critical medical tasks required for operational readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet)

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La. Guard combat medics complete sustainment training
By SGT. 1ST CLASS SCOTT D. LONGSTREET
Thu,02/05/26-10:00AM , 682 Reads
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Staff Sgt. DeVanté Benoit, a recruiter with the 18th Recruiting and Retention Battalion, disassembles a weapon during the Army Warrior Task testing event at the National Guard Region V Best Warrior Competition, hosted by the Oklahoma National Guard at Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma, on May 13, 2025. The Region V Best Warrior Competition is an annual event that tests Soldiers and non-commissioned officers on their physical and mental endurance, tactical proficiency, and overall Soldiering skills. (Oklahoma National Guard Photo by Sgt. Haden Tolbert)

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La. Guard’s ‘Best Warriors’ compete in the regional competition
By SGT. 1ST CLASS SCOTT D. LONGSTREET
Wed,06/18/25-3:02PM , 632 Reads
PINEVILLE, La. – Two Soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard competed in the Region V Best Warrior competition on May 12-15, at Camp Gruber Training Center near Braggs, Oklahoma. Staff Sgt. DeVanté Benoit and Spc. Drake Vidrine represented the Pelican State at the competition.
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Soldiers with the Louisiana National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, conduct simulated point of distribution, sling load and search and rescue operations during the LANG’s annual Disaster Relief Exercise in Lake Charles, Louisiana, April 22, 2023. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Gregory Stevens)

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La. Guard prioritizes its Soldiers’ safety while on and off-duty
By SGT. 1ST CLASS SCOTT D. LONGSTREET - Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office
Fri,11/03/23-11:44AM , 488 Reads
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Brothers Shaden and Tristen Stewart and their brother-in-law, Brennan Chenevert, swear into the Louisiana Air National Guard’s 159th Fighter Wing at the 236th Combat Communications Squadron (CBCS) in Hammond, Louisiana, on January 24, 2023. The trio, from Morganza, Louisiana, are the sons and son-in-law of Tech. Sgt. Jason Stewart, assigned to the 236th CBCS. Stewart has served in the 236th for more than 20 years and is ecstatic that his sons volunteered to serve the state and nation just as he has. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Duncan Foote)

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La. Guard strength and retention among the best nationally across Army and Air
By SGT. 1ST CLASS SCOTT D. LONGSTREET - Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office
Mon,10/16/23-12:08AM , 682 Reads
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