LA National Guard Participates in Annual Disaster Response Exercise

  • Airmen with the 159th Fighter Wing conduct simulated boat rescues with the Cajun Navy during the annual Disaster Response Exercise in Belle Chasse on April 9. Training side-by-side with our partners enhances and promotes interoperability to assist the citizens of Louisiana in the times of need. US Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sonnier
    Airmen with the 159th Fighter Wing conduct simulated boat rescues with the Cajun Navy during the annual Disaster Response Exercise in Belle Chasse on April 9. Training side-by-side with our partners enhances and promotes interoperability to assist the citizens of Louisiana in the times of need. US Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sonnier
The Louisiana National Guard (LANG) held their annual statewide Disaster Response Exercise (DRX) April 6-9. The LANG partnered with state and local agencies to test and strengthen a combined response between the groups in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. The commander of the 225th Engineer Brigade, Col. Greg St. Romain, said exercises like this one are an important way for the heads…

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