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24 Pelican Dispatch / Spring 2010
By Sgt. Michael L. Owens, PAO Staff Journalist “The Soldiers understand the seri- ousness of the training we are conducting here, and their energy shows it,” said Sgt. Maj. David Bovard, operations sergeant major for 2nd Battalion, 108th Cavalry Squadron. “Everyone works as a team and takes care of one another.” The 256th received support from most of Louisiana, but the National Champion New Orleans Saints The Louisiana National Guard’s 256th became one of the biggest fans of the deploying Guardsmen. “We play a game for fun, but you Infantry Brigade Combat Team deployed guys have the real job,” said Mark again this year in support of Operation Brunell, the Saints back-up quarterback. Iraqi Freedom, after spending most of “You are the true heroes, and we are 2009 preparing their more than 3,000 very appreciative of the service you give Soldiers for the mission ahead, which your country to keep us safe.” will consist of route and convoy opera- At the start of 2010, families and tions and base-camp security. friends gathered at ceremonies through- Starting in Jan. 2009, all of the subout the state to bid farewell to the Tiger ordinate commands within the Tiger Brigade before they headed to Missis- Brigade carried out their drill weekends sippi for training at Camp Shelby. and annual training cycles making sure “Each and every one of you embarks that Soldier records were updated and to change the course of history,” said conducting combat training to ensure Gov. Bobby Jindal. “You set out to fi ght Soldier readiness for its second deploy- for freedom in a part of the world that ment since 2005. does not have the same liberties we do Tiger Brigade rolls out once more in America.” After being celebrated by the grateful citizens of Louisiana, the 256th headed off to Camp Shelby and began their mobilization training. While training, the Guardsmen were able to host their civilian employers to give them an idea of what life of a deployed Soldier consists of. The employers were able to watch a training exercise that showcased exactly what these Guardsmen would be doing while deployed. In March, the Tiger Brigade was treated to a Tiger Day with family and friends, food and live music, and given a fi nal farewell after completing their rigorous training. “The 256th has a distinguished history, and we’ve already been battle-tested,” said Col. Jonathan T. Ball, commander of the 256th. “We will accomplish our mission and bring your Soldiers back to you.” Spring 2010 / Louisiana National Guard 25
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