Louisiana National Guardsmen assigned to the 926th and 927th Engineer Companies, 61st Troop Command, practice their sapper skills at a demolition range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Dec. 3, 2022. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Garrett Dipuma)
Following a request from the State of Texas and with the approval of the Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, the Louisiana National Guard’s 2nd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, mobilized 50 Soldiers to the Texas border in support of Operation Lone Star.
House Bill 19 was signed into law by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on March 7, 2024 after approval by the State Legislature last week during the Special Session.
Among additional items for other departments, the bill funds the mobilization of the Louisiana National Guard for Operation Lone Star. The amount approved for funding is $3 million and will cover pay and allowances, transportation, lodging, meals, and per diem.
