Area Soldiers participate in school festival

Louisiana National Guard
Story by Sgt. Nathaniel Orphey

Date: 10.18.2008
Posted: 12.03.2008 15:14
News ID: 27146
Area Soldiers participate in school festival

By Sgt. Nathaniel P. Orphey
Louisiana Army National Guard

LAKE CHARLES, La. – Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team headquartered in Lake Charles, La., participated in the Lakewood Christian Academy Fall Festival, Oct 18.

The Soldiers brought vehicles and various weapons for display at the event. "The kids were really interested in the weapons we brought," said Spc. Christopher G. Janes of Lake Charles, La. The Soldiers were invited to show off the Louisiana Army National Guard's equipment and to explain how each works.