Louisiana Army National Guard

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Louisiana Army National Guard
Shoulder sleeve insignia
Country	United States
Allegiance	Louisiana
Branch	United States Army
Type	ARNG Headquarters Command
Part of	Louisiana National Guard
Garrison/HQ	Jackson Barracks, New Orleans
Commanders
Current commander	Major General D. Keith Waddell
Notable commanders	Raymond H. Fleming
Insignia
Seal of the Army National Guard

The Louisiana Army National Guard is a component of the Louisiana National Guard, and the state's reserve force within the United States Army. The Constitution of the United States specifically charges the National Guard with dual federal and state missions. When not federalized, the National Guard is the only United States military force empowered to function in a state status. Those functions range from limited actions during non-emergency situations to full scale law enforcement of martial law when local law enforcement officials can no longer maintain civil control. The Louisiana Army National Guard may be called into federal service in response to a call by the President or U.S. Congress.

Currently, there are approximately 11,500 soldiers serving in the Louisiana Army National Guard, organized into 74 units in 44 parishes (56 armory locations) across the state. When called, units from the Louisiana State Guard may assist the Louisiana Army National Guard.^[1]