Louisiana


Units from Louisiana: 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade | 215th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 225th Engineer Brigade | 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 256th Brigade Combat Team, Louisiana Army National Guard | 294th Replacement Company | 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs | 307th Bomb Wing | 321st Sustainment Brigade | 377th Theater Sustainment Command | 46th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy) | 4th BCT 10th Mountain | 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs | Air Force Global Strike Command | Fort Polk Public Affairs Office | Javelin Thrust | Joint Readiness Training Center | Louisiana Army and Air National Guard | Marine Forces Reserve | Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 28 | Navy Recruiting District New Orleans | Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12.2 |

Recent Video

B-52 Crew Chief B-RollB-52 Crew Chief B-Roll
B-roll footage of B-52 crew chiefs working on a B-52 prior to take off at Barksdale Air Force Base, ...


B-52 Bomb Bay B-RollB-52 Bomb Bay B-Roll
B-roll footage of B-52 crew inspects the bomb bay prior to take off at Barksdale Air Force Base, La....


B-52 TakeoffB-52 Takeoff
B-roll of a B-52 taxi and take off at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Produced by Airman 1st Class Ant...


Operation Havasupai 2011 Toys for TotsOperation Havasupai 2011 Toys for Tots
Grand Canyon - Marines from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, a Reserve squadron from Edwards A...


Leesville, La. Hosts Historic "I'll be Home for Christmas" Parade for Redeployed SoldiersLeesville, La. Hosts Historic "I'll be Home for Christmas" Parade for Redeployed Soldiers
The Vernon Parish Chamber of Commerce, area businesses and individuals are set to honor thousands of...


Germination StationGermination Station
Package about the Georgia Agribusiness Development Team conducting germination training for local fa...


377th Theater Sustainment Security Forces Training Pepper spray, also known as OC spray377th Theater Sustainment Security Forces Training Pepper spray, also known as OC spray
377th Theater Sustainment Command, Soldiers Train with, Pepper spray, also known as O.C. spray (from...


Labor Day on ShankLabor Day on Shank
Soldiers on F.O.B. Shank, Afghanistan slow down and relax on Labor Day with volleyball, basketball, ...


Maj. Gen. Luis R. Visot, from the 377th Theater Sustainment Command,Maj. Gen. Luis R. Visot, from the 377th Theater Sustainment Command,
MG Luis R. Visot, from the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, Talks about the importance of Educatio...


Shank Labor DayShank Labor Day
Package about how Soldiers on FOB Shank, Afghanistan take time to relax and observe Labor Day with b...


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News Stories

CertificateAci Castello mayor thanks Sicily based Marines for beach clean-up
The mayor of a seaside Sicilian town presented the commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12 with a certificate of appreciation Dec. 15 for the beach clean-up efforts of his Marines.


Operation HavasupaiMarines deliver Santa Claus to isolated Grand Canyon village using his new sleigh
As the red Arizona soil cloud cleared from the sky, the observing Havasupai tribe people turned around from protecting themselves from the dust stirred up by the loud swooshing sounds. They were finally able to see a Marine CH-46E helicopter landing in middle of their village. The children cheered not only for the Marines but the special guest they have been awaiting for.


US Marines support Somalia-bound Djiboutian motor groupUS Marines support Somalia-bound Djiboutian motor group
A small team of Sicily-based Marines spent nearly three weeks partnering with Djiboutian supply and maintenance soldiers slated to support their nation’s first deployment of troops to the African Union mission in Somalia.


MARFORRES Marines score a touchdown with local community's heartsMARFORRES Marines score a touchdown with local community's hearts
In the midst of a sea of bodies draped in black and gold stood a figure that did not sway with the rest. It was a figure in red, white and blue who instead of tailgating, proudly guarded a donation box filled with toys. Passers-by gazed in awe as they neared the figure.


EnergyMarForRes energy program aims to cut energy cost, waste
In 2010 Marine Forces Reserve spent approximately $3.8 million on energy costs for 33 Reserve Training Centers across the United States. That amount was only a fraction of the total considering 150 other locations and their associated costs are shared with other services.


Toys for TotsToys for Tots launches as the holiday season approaches
As Halloween decorations come down, some stores start preparing for Christmas early. From sales to giveaways, Christmas fever is spreading. For the Marines it means something else: there are toys to be collected.


Molly MarineWomen Marines Association brings their celebration to the elderly
Whether they walked, used a cane for assistance or got pushed in a wheel chair, many generations of former service members came together, Nov. 7, to celebrate Veteran’s Day and the Marine Corps’ Birthday.


Marine Forces Africa leadership visit SPMAGTF-12Marine Forces Africa leadership visit SPMAGTF-12
Marine Forces Africa’s deputy commanding general and sergeant major recently paid a visit to the Marines and sailors of a newly formed unit charged with conducting training partnerships with African militaries dealing with regional terror threats.


Sicily-based Marines climb Europe's tallest active volcanoSicily-based Marines climb Europe's tallest active volcano
On the evening of Oct. 23 the peak of Mount Etna burned a deep red, spewing streams of flame and lava hundreds of feet in the air.


Col. Donald L. RevellQ and A with new Intelligence Support Battalion commander
Col. Donald Revell assumed command of the Marine Forces Reserve Intelligence Support Battalion Sept. 10 during a ceremony at the National World War II museum in New Orleans.


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Recent Image Galleries

CODEL visit USS Wasp CODEL visit USS Wasp
A MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 carries Congressional delegates to the...



Dutch Marines fast-rope Dutch Marines fast-rope
U.S. Marine Sgt. Thomas J. Barrows (left), an instructor with Special Operations Training Group,...



Dutch Marines fast-rope Dutch Marines fast-rope
A Royal Dutch Marine with the 32nd Infantry Company runs out from underneath a U.S. Marine Corps...



Dutch Marines fast-rope Dutch Marines fast-rope
A Royal Dutch Marine with the 32nd Infantry Company runs out from underneath a U.S. Marine Corps...



CODEL visit USS Wasp CODEL visit USS Wasp
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Class Erik Diedrich, with the USS Wasp, guides a MV-22B Osprey with...



CODEL visit USS Wasp CODEL visit USS Wasp
Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate Third-Class Erik Diedrich, with the USS Wasp, guides a MV-22B...



ACMC visits USS Wasp ACMC visits USS Wasp
Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Wasp prepare for the arrival of the assistant commandant of...



Ospreys make bold appearance on USS Wasp Ospreys make bold appearance on USS Wasp
Combat cargo Marines move across the flight deck of the USS Wasp after unloading an MV-22B...



Ospreys make bold apearance on USS Wasp Ospreys make bold apearance on USS Wasp
Marines and sailors unload gear brought aboard the USS Wasp by two MV-22B Ospreys from Marines...



Ospreys make bold appearance on USS Wasp Ospreys make bold appearance on USS Wasp
Marines and sailors aboard the USS Wasp brace themselves against the rotor-wash of a MV-22B...



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Recent Audio

Col. William Davis
Col. William "Bill" Davis, talks to a Green Space Today reporter in Louisiana about his job, duties, and more.


Sgt. Figaroa
Talks to a KIRO-AM reporter in Seattle, Wash., about his work in Haiti, humanitarian work his unit covers, earthquake relief, working as a motor Sergeant, working with the locals, what Haiti still needs, what he does in his spare time, the weather in Haiti and back home and his future in the military. Audio only.


Sgt. Mitchel
Talks to KIRO-AM reporter about how long he has been in the military, how many deployments he has been on, his responsibilities in Haiti, how long he has been deployed in Haiti and supporting Operation Unified Response.


Master Sgt. Roman
Talks to a WIBX-AM reporter in Utica, N.Y., about his deployment history, his daily life in Iraq, the death of a close friend and fellow Soldier, the memorial run he organized, how the Iraqis feel about the presence of the military, troop morale, what the troops miss from home and sends greetings to his family.


Master Sgt. Roman
Talks to a WFNC-AM reporter about how long he has been in Iraq, setting up a memorial event to honor a friend he lost overseas, coming from a military family, training the Iraqi forces and thanks everyone taking care of military families while their Soldiers are deployed.


Master Sgt. Roman
Talks to a WBRV-AM reporter about where he is stationed in Iraq, his responsibilities in Iraq, how many tours he has done in Iraq, the differences he has noticed in Iraq, training the Iraqi forces and sends a greeting to his family


Capt. Bidez
Talks to a KSLO-AM reporter in Opelousas, La., about his daily mission, working with Iraqis and missing his friends and family back at home.


1st. Sgt. Rhodes
Talks to a WREC reporter in Memphis, Tenn. about his duties and responsibilities while he is deployed in Iraq.


Staff Sgt. Brown
Talks to a Broadcast50.com reporter about being involved in community actives, keeping in touch with his family while overseas, any interactions he has with the Iraqis, learning from the local Iraqis and care packages he receives from back home.


Staff Sgt. Roberts
Talks to a Times Tribune reporter in Troy, IL., about her deployment in Iraq, her job as a commander for convoys and road security, their progress with infrastructure, the hours she works, how the locals live, dealing with the locals, being recognized for her work, dealing with being away from home, communicating with loved ones and getting support from family and friends. Audio only.


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