Military

Sunday morning, 15 soldiers in the Louisianan National Guard saw their hard work pay off as they went from officer candidates to Second Lieutenants.

The incident is under investigation by the McAllen Police Department.

Louisiana National Guard’s Sgt. Kinyatta Moore is a human resource sergeant and is currently deployed in support of U.S. Central Command’s Operations Inherent Resolve and Spartan Shield.

Soldiers and airmen worked hand-in-hand Tuesday morning, loading up a C-5 aircraft with essential equipment and supplies, which will travel to Fort McCoy in Wisconsin.

The two were able to confirm that they were second cousins.

Congressman Mike Johnson says the Secretary of the Army has committed to new funding for several projects on post.

Maj. Gen. Joanne F. Sheridan retired from the Louisiana National Guard after 38 years of military and state service.

A chunk of money will go towards building a new joint operations center at Fort Polk’s Joint Readiness Training Center.

Col. Ryan Roseberry accepts a new assignment in Germany, and Col. Samuel Smith takes his place.

The Army is America’s oldest military branch, established on June 14 of 1775 (before the 13 colonies even declared their independence).

Central Louisiana has had a strong military training operation since the 1940s from World War II through the global war on terror.

Central Louisiana comes together to remember the fallen veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice and the Gold Star Families they left behind.

The ceremony took place at Warrior Memorial Park as soldiers and civilians fought back tears, remembering the men and women who lost their lives defending the United States. Total, 96 Fort Polk Soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice in the Middle East since 2003.

May 6 through the 12 is National Nurses Week, but Fort Polk plans to extend their celebration an additional two days.

Millions of American service women and men saved the world from tyranny in World War II, but some went above and beyond in their service.

A native of Natchitoches is playing a critical role in the U.S. Navy’s efforts to maintain a healthy and ready fighting force in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

“We’ll teach them how to develop obstacles, and do it better.”

Col. Hall becomes the first African American to lead the 199th Regiment.

While America waits for Super Bowl Sunday, soldiers at Fort Polk got their taste of football three days early at this year’s Warrior Bowl.

The LANG continues to track COVID-19 cases and conducts contact tracing when any service member reports a positive test.

Sleeves continue to rollup at Fort Polk as the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out.

Brigadier General David S. Doyle spoke about the military installation rebounding from Hurricane Laura, and their plan for the COVID-19 vaccine.

The year 2020 has been an unprecedented year for the Louisiana National Guard.

People in the Fort Polk community might wonder when the vaccine could make its way to them.

Command Sgt. Maj. Robert “Joey” Stiefvater retired and relinquished responsibility of the Louisiana National Guard as the senior enlisted leader to Command Sgt. Maj. Clifford Ockman, Jr.

Fourteen soldiers makeup seven different teams, and compete against one another to see who's the best medic in the Regional.

The Louisiana National Guard hosted a deployment ceremony Friday morning at Camp Beauregard in Pineville.

The Halloween Candy Give-Back Program has been connecting communities with military and first responder heroes each fall since 2007.

La. National Guard celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

In accordance with established Coast Guard COVID policies, Admiral Ray will be quarantining from home.