Louisiana National Guard
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The Louisiana National Guard is the armed force through which the Louisiana Military Department executes the U.S. state of Louisiana's security policy. Consisting of the Louisiana Army National Guard, a reserve component of the United States Army;[1] the Louisiana Air National Guard, a reserve component of the United States Air Force; and the Louisiana State Guard, an all-volunteer state defense force, it is directed by an adjutant general appointed by the Governor of Louisiana unless federalized by order of the President of the United States, which places members on active U.S. military duty status.
Louisiana National Guard | |
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Active | 1636-present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Louisiana |
Branch | Army National Guard Air National Guard Louisiana State Guard |
Type | National Guard |
Role | State militia Reserve force |
Motto(s) | "Protect What Matters" |
Website | https://geauxguard.la.gov |
Commanders | |
Commander in Chief | Governor of Louisiana |
The Louisiana National Guard has both active and inactive (reserve) members as well as full and part-time members. Part-time National Guard members are referred to as 'weekend warriors'[2] both by the military and civilians.