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Support the 256th with Red Shirt Fridays
April 9, 2010 1:44 PM
With Acadiana's men and women of the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team off to Iraq, some businesses are showing their support with "Red Shirt Fridays." One participating business is Teche Federal Bank on the corner of Johnston St. & Jefferson St. in Lafayette. The employees all show support... more » -
256th Returns for 3 Days Before Deployment
March 1, 2010 7:23 PM
For three days, members of the 256th Infantry Brigade of the Louisiana National Guard will savor home life, before deploying to Iraq for one year. One Acadiana soldier's family has made sure he's still "present," while away at war. "Are you gonna write me letters while I'm overseas? You gonna... more » -
Mock Drills Prep Acadiana Soldiers for Iraq
February 22, 2010 1:12 PM
Practicing for real-life situations is a key part of the soldiers' training at Camp Shelby in Mississippi. Simulations help the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team prepare for what they could face in Iraq. "Communication is key-- make sure everyone communicates in the vehicle, my gunman and my driver,... more » -
Camp Shelby Ready for the Super Bowl
January 27, 2010 8:44 PM
Standing outside any building on Camp Shelby, Ms., it was obvious that local passers-by did not need to watch the NFC Division championship game to know the Saints scored, as “Who Dat” echoed throughout the installation from thousands of deploying Saints fans with the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry... more »
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