La. Guard mobilizes to support security mission in Washington, D.C.

Command Sgt. Maj. Sud A. Robertson, Louisiana National Guard senior enlisted advisor– Army, addresses deploying Soldiers prior to their departure from Louisiana on May 11, 2026. Approximately 125 Louisiana National Guard Soldiers departed for Washington, D.C., where they will support the District of Columbia National Guard, the Metropolitan Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet)
Command Sgt. Maj. Sud A. Robertson, Louisiana National Guard senior enlisted advisor– Army, addresses deploying Soldiers prior to their departure from Louisiana on May 11, 2026. Approximately 125 Louisiana National Guard Soldiers departed for Washington, D.C., where they will support the District of Columbia National Guard, the Metropolitan Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet)

Approximately 125 Louisiana National Guard Soldiers departed Louisiana this week for Washington, D.C., where they will support the District of Columbia National Guard, Metropolitan Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies beginning May 12.

Soldiers assigned to the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the 225th Engineer Brigade will augment the DCNG in a joint effort to reduce crime, …