PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard’s top marksmen from around the state gathered at Camp Beauregard in Pineville for the annual The Adjutant General’s Match, Oct. 11-12.
The 66 Soldiers and Airmen put their skills and training to the test, with the state’s top 20 shooters earning a spot on the Governor’s Twenty. Out of the 66 Soldiers and Airmen there was only one female competing.
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Governor John Bel Edwards, has activated approximately 200 Soldiers and Airmen in response to Tropical Storm Gordon, with an additional 150 Guardsmen authorized to assist as needed.
In addition to 35 vehicles and boats staged across the state in possible affected areas, the LANG has two helicopters ready to support search and rescue, evacuation and recon missions as needed.
