Louisiana National Guardsmen participating in Operation Lone Star have arrived in Texas. LANG spokesperson Lt. Col Noel Collins said fifty soldiers begin their first of three 30-day rotations today at the southern border.
“They made it safely and they’ve started to receive their in-briefs from the Texas National Guard leadership who are part of the Operation Lone Star operation,” said Collins.
As part of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, Governor Jeff Landry signed off on sending Louisiana guardsmen at the request of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Collins anticipates the soldiers will be assisting with patrols to prevent, detect, and deter illegal crossings.
“They’ve been trained on their readiness, on different tactics, and are certainly equipped to help with the patrols and any other things that might go into helping secure the Texas border,” said Collins.
Collins said the soldiers that are in Texas for the first rotation are part of the 2nd of the 108th Cavalry Regiment out of Shreveport. She said they are properly trained and equipped to assist with Operation Lone Star.
“The Louisiana National Guard’s motto is ‘Protect What Matters’ and that’s what our soldiers are doing and we’re happy to support the state of Texas,” said Collins.
The mission is scheduled to wrap up in mid-June.
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