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[8] Overcoming the Odds: Wingman Cancer Foundation established by 159th Fighter Wing cancer survivor
 Guardsmen know how to protect others and their property, but when the fight is against their own life, the enemy is much harder to defeat.
(03/3/10)
[8] Bringing home the gold
 Tech. Sgt. Micah T. Collins, a loadmaster with the 159th Fighter Wing, recently brought national recognition to the Louisiana Air National Guard.
(02/19/10)
[8] Louisiana Guard bids farewell to retiring state chaplain
 Col. Walter J. Austin, state chaplain of the Louisiana National Guard, was honored in a retirement ceremony at the Stafford House at Camp Beauregard in Pineville, La., Jan. 9.
(01/9/10)
[8] Louisiana Honor Guard commemorates the Battle of New Orleans
 Every year, history repeats itself as residents and organizations gather in the French Quarter to commemorate the Battle of New Orleans and honor its fallen Soldiers.
(01/8/10)
[8] Louisiana bids farewell to its largest Guard unit
 Family and friends gathered at 21 ceremonies throughout Louisiana this week to bid farewell to approximately 3,000 Louisiana Army National Guardsmen who are deploying to Iraq.
(01/6/10)
[8] Louisiana Guard honors memory of leader, WWII veteran
 The Louisiana National Guard and members of Webster Parish honored the memory of a local leader and war veteran during a dedication ceremony at Camp Minden in Minden, La., Dec. 9.
(12/9/09)
[8] Local chef salutes 159th Fighter Wing with art
 Tariq Hanna is a man of many talents. A self-described fan of fighter jets, he designed a one-of-a-kind replica of an F-15 for the Louisiana National Guard's 159th Fighter Wing's family day at Naval Air Station – Joint Reserve Base in New Orleans, Dec. 6.
(12/6/09)
[8] La. Guardsmen compete against New Orleans Saints
 Louisiana National Guardsmen participated in a video game competition against the undefeated New Orleans Saints at their training facility in Metairie, La., Dec. 1.
(12/2/09)
[8] La. Guard receives thanks at Sunshine Gala
 The Louisiana National Guard was praised during a special gala held at Louisiana's Old Governor's Mansion for its participation in the famous Sunshine Foundation reading program in Baton Rouge, La., Nov. 17.
(11/19/09)
[8] Louisiana Guardsmen return home after deployment to Iraq
 After a year-long deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, approximately 120 Soldiers from the Louisiana Army National Guard's 225th Engineer Brigade were welcomed home during a special reception at Camp Beauregard near Pineville, La., Nov. 15.
(11/15/09)
[8] Louisiana Guardsmen inducted into LSU Hall of Honor
 Brig. Gen. Glenn Curtis, director of the joint staff for the Louisiana National Guard, was one of 11 alumni inducted into the Cadets of the Ole War Skule Hall of Honor during a ceremony on the Louisiana State University campus, Saturday, Nov. 14.
(11/14/09)
[8] Louisiana Guardsmen honored at National World War II Museum
 Members of the Louisiana Air National Guard, along with World War II veterans, were honored during the grand opening webcast of Experience the Victory at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Nov. 6.
(11/6/09)
[8] Louisiana Guard assists with flood operations in Bossier Parish
 Louisiana National Guardsmen have been assisting with flood abatement operations since Oct. 31, when flood waters threatened neighborhoods in Bossier City, La.
(11/2/09)
[10] From Tanker to Chaplain
 Soldiers stomp their boots on the marble floor, raise their voices and make some noise.
(10/31/09)
[8] Louisiana Guardsmen get surprise visit from NFL players
 Members of the Louisiana Army National Guard were greeted by four NFL players in a special visit during pre-deployment training at Camp Beauregard near Pineville, La., Oct. 23.
(10/29/09)
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[10] 10.23.2009
Train the Trainer; Engineers give school supplies; Soldier in Focus; Engineers honored; Iraq: The way forward; Engineers ending miss...
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[10] 10.07.2009
Top Engineer visits 225 Soldiers; Engineer Call with Special Hot Twist; Force protection at four corn...
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[10] 10.07.2009
Top Engineer visits 225 Soldiers; Engineer Call with Special Hot Twist; Force protection at four corn...
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[9] 08.24.2009
The 46th ECB (H) would like to say thank you to all who contributed to the "Steel Spike Express." This is the final edition as we pack up and head home! Take care and see you so...
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[9] 07.31.2009
The "Steel Spike Team" celebrates the 4th of July; meet July's "Soldier in Focus" SGT Dusenberry; B CO FRG sends a message to readers and see the famous individuals that stopped by to say hello to "Steel Spike" Soldie...
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[9] 07.20.2009
This edition of "The Steel Spike Express" is dedicated to CW2 Rodney A. Jarv...
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[10] 07.15.2009
Engineers provide security; Liberty Road improvements; New Digs for Soldiers; 225 "Freedom" MWR pho...
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[10] 06.30.2009
NPs new grads at TFICA; Wrapping up construction of JOC; Wheelchairs bring hope; Fathers - sons serve toget...
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[9] 06.18.2009
"Steel Spike" Soldiers hit a milestone with 1-year in Iraq, SPC Sharper re-enlists in a very 'cool' place, it's a big day for SSG Davis when he is promoted to SFC, the newly-assigned A CO "Gators" 1SG speaks, and the engineers of the 277th EN CO make new friends on their latest mission...
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[10] 06.17.2009
Eye doc brings vision of hope; From Basra to Balad, 515th ends missions; Yo-yoing arou...
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[10] 06.04.2009
Concrete team leaves Iraq; Racing through deployment; Walls come tumbling down; Soldier receives Greater Aw...
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[9] 05.30.2009
With the San Antonio-based 277 EN CO in the lead, the "Steel Spike" Battalion shows engineers in Multi-National Division Baghdad how to celebrate "Cinco de Mayol;" Meet this month's Soldier in focus: SPC Barber; HSC "Spartans" welcome a new CDR while the "Gators" of Alpha CO welcome a new 1SG; Fort Polk's FRGs have a boiling good time at "Crawfish Boil 2009!...
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[10] 05.22.2009
Building B-Huts 5; Man on a Mission; Friends remember Fallen Soldier; Combat Medics Train...
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[9] 04.18.2009
Nearly 1,000 Soldiers join the 46th ECB (H) to remember SFC Paul R. Smith during a memorial run in his honor, Say hello to the new XO of the "Steel Spike Team" - MAJ Stinnett, The 46th ECB (H) welcomes MAJ Erickson to the family...and much, much mo...
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[9] 05.18.2009
This edition of the "Steel Spike Express" is dedicated to SPC Jacob Barton who was killed in a tragic shooting incident on Camp Liberty, 11 May ...
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[8] 05.13.2009
Louisiana pins first black general, Air Guard sling-loads jet, Combatives Course evokes warrior spirit, Tricare lowers premi...
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 [8] 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team "Tiger Day" Farewell Ceremony
Package about the "Tiger Day" farewell ceremony/Family Day for La. National Guard Soldiers of the 256th IBCT deploying to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Hosted by Capt. Lance Cagnolatti. (03/7/10)
 [8] 256th IBCT Tiger Day Farewell Ceremony/Family Day
B-roll of Tiger Day, the Farewell Ceremony/Family Day for Louisiana National Guard (LAARNG) Soldiers of the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (256 IBCT) deploying to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Produced by Pfc. David C. Kirtland. (03/5/10)
 [8] C Company, 256 Brigade Special Troops Battalion Shout Out
Sends a shout out to the New Orleans Saints. (02/3/10)
 [8] B Company, 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment Shout Out
Sends a shout out to the New Orleans Saints. (02/3/10)
 [8] HHC, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Shout Out
Sends a shout out to the New Orleans Saints. (02/3/10)
 [8] B CO and C CO, 2nd SQDN, 108th CAV REG, and A CO, 199th SPT BATT Shout Out
Sends a shout out to the New Orleans Saints. (02/3/10)
 [8] G CO, 199th SPT BATT (1st BATT, 141st FA REG) Shout Out
Sends a shout out to the New Orleans Saints. (02/3/10)
 [8] B Company, 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment Shout Out
Sends a shout out to the New Orleans Saints. (02/3/10)
 [8] Louisiana National Guard 256th Tiger Brigade Deploys
Package about the deployment of Louisiana's largest Guard unit to Iraq. Produced by Staff Sgt. Sharon Tabony. (01/10/10)
 [8] D Company, 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment Deployment Ceremony
B-roll of the deployment ceremony for the Louisiana National Guard's D Company, 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment. Scenes include footage of family members waiting for the ceremony, military officials entering the room, speeches being made, the recitation of the Soldier's Creed. Produced by (01/7/10)
 [8] HHC, 256th IBCT and B and C Co. BSTB Deployment Ceremony
B-roll of the deployment ceremony for the Louisiana National Guard’s Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the B and C Companies of Brigade Special Troops Battalion taking place at Cajun Dome Convention Center, Lafayette. La. Scenes include an interview with a Patriot Guard member and an interview with a deploying Soldier, multiple speeches being given to the audience. Produced by Staff Sgt. Sharon Tabony. (01/7/10)
 [8] Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment Deployment Ceremony
B-roll of the departure ceremony for the Louisiana National Guard's Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment. Scenes include service members walking into a room and various views of speakers at the ceremony. Produced by Staff Sgt. Sharon Tabony. (01/6/10)
 [8] B Company, 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment Deployment Ceremony
B-roll of the deployment ceremony for the Louisiana National Guard’s B Company 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment taking place at Assembly Christian Center, New Iberia. La. Scenes include multiple speeches being given and interviews with family members of deploying Soldiers. Produced by Staff Sgt. Sharon Tabony. (01/6/10)
 [8] HHC, 256th Brigade Special Troops Battalion Deployment Ceremony
B-roll of the departure ceremony for the Louisiana National Guard’s Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 256th Brigade Special Troops Battalion. Scenes include footage of the audience before and after the ceremony and multiple speeches being given as part of the ceremony. Produced by Staff Sgt. Sharon Tabony. (01/6/10)
 [8] HHC, 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment Deployment Ceremony
B-roll of the departure ceremony for the Louisiana National Guard’s Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment. Scenes include footage outside the building and of the audience before the ceremony and multiple speeches being given as part of the ceremony. Produced by Staff Sgt. Sharon Tabony. (01/5/10)
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[9] Master Sgt. Roman
Talks to a WIBX-AM reporter in Utica, N.Y., about his deployment history, his daily life in Iraq, the death of a close friend and fellow Soldier, the memorial run he organized, how the Iraqis feel about the presence of the military, troop morale, what the troops miss from home and sends greetings to his family.
[9] Master Sgt. Roman
Talks with a WPTF-M reporter about his effors to memorialize SFC Paul Smith, celebrating the Army's 234th Birthday, receiving two Bronze Star Awards, and the changes in recruits since the war began.
[9] Master Sgt. Roman
Talks to a WBRV-AM reporter about where he is stationed in Iraq, his responsibilities in Iraq, how many tours he has done in Iraq, the differences he has noticed in Iraq, training the Iraqi forces and sends a greeting to his family
[9] Master Sgt. Roman
Talks to a WFNC-AM reporter about how long he has been in Iraq, setting up a memorial event to honor a friend he lost overseas, coming from a military family, training the Iraqi forces and thanks everyone taking care of military families while their Soldiers are deployed.
[9] Sgt. Kindhart
Talks to a WHO-AM reporter in Des Moines, IA, about his job training Soldiers on nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) equipment, his multiple jobs and responsibilities over the years, the changes in himself and Iraq over his three deployments and his future plans to join special forces. Audio only.
[9] Sgt Kindhart
Talks to a KXIC-AM reporter in Iowa City, Iowa, about his current tour of duty, completing his daily mission and how US troops are positively affecting Iraq.
[9] Capt. Bidez
Talks to a KSLO-AM reporter in Opelousas, La., about his daily mission, working with Iraqis and missing his friends and family back at home.
[9] 1st. Sgt. Rhodes
Talks to a WREC reporter in Memphis, Tenn. about his duties and responsibilities while he is deployed in Iraq.
[9] Staff Sgt. Brown
Talks to a Broadcast50.com reporter about being involved in community actives, keeping in touch with his family while overseas, any interactions he has with the Iraqis, learning from the local Iraqis and care packages he receives from back home.
[9] Staff Sgt. Roberts
Talks to a Suburban Journal reporter in Collinsville, IL., about the communities she works in, how this experience in the military has changed her, her family back home, her brother and husband who is deployed in Afghanistan, why she joined the Army and final hello's to those back home in Illinois. Audio only.
[9] Staff Sgt. Roberts
Talks to a Times Tribune reporter in Troy, IL., about her deployment in Iraq, her job as a commander for convoys and road security, their progress with infrastructure, the hours she works, how the locals live, dealing with the locals, being recognized for her work, dealing with being away from home, communicating with loved ones and getting support from family and friends. Audio only.
[9] 1st Sgt. Williams
Talks to a WGSY reporter in Columbus, Ga., about his duty in Iraq, the progress his seeing in country, the types of food being offered and various ways to keep the morale up for fellow Soldiers.
[8] Maj. Gen. Landreneau
Talks to a reporter about the purpose of the National Guard, the relief efforts National Guard brings, the National Guard response to Hurricane Ike, the National Guards mission after the hurricane passes, the duel obligations of the National Guard service members.
[5] 7th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team Relief for Hurricane Rel
Package of the assistance by Colorado and Missouri National Guard members who are assisting the relief effort for hurricane Gustav with the 7th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team by providing communications for parishes that have lost power. Produced by Staff Sgt. Sarah Piazza. Audio only.
[1] Spc. Chung
Talks to a KIRO-AM reporter in Seattle, WA, about his job as an Intelligence Analyst, the difficulty in his job, gaining the trust of the people to attain intelligence, his two tours of duty, having family in Bellview, being away from home and what he misses the most, coordinating intelligence and technology, dealing with the responsibility of his position and says hello to his family.
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