Louisiana National Guard

What Louisiana National Guard does

The Louisiana National Guard (LANG) is a state government military organization operating under the dual authority of the Governor of Louisiana and the U.S. National Guard Bureau. It serves the State of Louisiana through defense, disaster response, emergency management, law enforcement support, and community engagement, while simultaneously maintaining federal readiness for overseas deployments under the Department of Defense. The organization traces its operational lineage to Jackson Barracks (established in the 1830s under President Andrew Jackson) and the 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment (formed 1838 as the Washington Artillery), with Camp Beauregard originating in 1917 as one of 16 National Guard training camps.

LANG is organized into a platform of core military units and specialized programs. Core units include the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Tiger Brigade, ~3,400 soldiers), the 225th Engineer Brigade, the 159th Fighter Wing (Air National Guard), the 61st Troop Command, the 62nd Civil Support Team, the 415th Military Intelligence Battalion, and the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion (244th Aviation Regiment). Specialized programs include the Youth Challenge Program (28,000+ graduates over three decades, ~14% of national YCP output), the CounterDrug TaskForce, and the Louisiana National Guard Museums. Operational assets span UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters, field artillery with upgraded radar systems, over 30 bulldozers for engineering operations, and CI/HUMINT intelligence capabilities. The organization maintains seven primary installations across Louisiana (Jackson Barracks HQ, Camp Beauregard, Camp Minden, Gillis Long Center, Pineville and Hammond aviation facilities, Lafayette, and Belle Chasse) plus international reach via the State Partnership Program with Belize (since April 23, 1996).

LANG operates on a state-federal appropriations funding model with no commercial revenue stream. Funding flows through the Louisiana state budget and the federal Department of Defense / National Guard Bureau channels. Services are delivered via direct military command structures (state mission channeled through the Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Thomas C. Friloux) and government-to-government arrangements (federal mission through National Guard Bureau). The customer base comprises essentially two principal buyers: the State of Louisiana for state-level defense, disaster response, and community missions, and the U.S. Department of Defense for federal defense operations, plus secondary government partnerships (DHS, DOJ, GOHSEP, Louisiana State Police). Recruitment is executed through the 18th Recruiting and Retention Battalion under a community-led, event-driven motion. Public engagement is sustained through digital channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, geauxguard.la.gov), ceremonial events (Christmas at Jackson Barracks), the Bayou Classic presence, and family/support program activations.

Name

Louisiana National Guard

Legal name

Louisiana National Guard

Website

https://geauxguard.la.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Louisiana National Guard is a state government military organization operating under the Governor of Louisiana and the U.S. National Guard Bureau, providing state-level defense, disaster response, emergency management, law enforcement support, and community programs across Louisiana, while maintaining federal readiness for overseas deployments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Defense and Emergency Response Services

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (9281), National Security (92811), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Administration of Education Programs (92311)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense Infrastructure, Installations & Base Operations (BPAIAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Management & National Resilience (Civil Protection) (BPAIAAAI), Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Military defense services
• Disaster emergency response
• Aviation firefighting operations
• Youth education program
• Law enforcement support

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: Louisiana National Guard is funded through state government appropriations and federal military budgets as a dual-state and federal military force under the National Guard Bureau
2. Federal Military Budget: Receives federal funding through the Department of Defense and National Guard Bureau for federal missions, equipment, and operations

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Louisiana National Guard is a state government military organization that provides military defense, disaster response, emergency management, and community support to the State of Louisiana and the U.S. federal government. It operates as a dual federal-state force under the National Guard Bureau, delivering combat-ready units, aviation and engineering assets, intelligence capabilities, civil support, law enforcement augmentation, and youth education programs such as the Youth Challenge Program.

Product overview

The Louisiana National Guard is a state military organization comprising both the Louisiana Army National Guard and Louisiana Air National Guard, along with supporting programs. The organization operates under a platform structure including core military units (infantry brigades, engineer brigades, aviation units, military intelligence battalions) supported by specialized programs such as the Youth Challenge Program for at-risk youth, CounterDrug TaskForce for law enforcement support, and military museums for historical preservation. Key units include the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Tiger Brigade), 225th Engineer Brigade, 159th Fighter Wing (Air National Guard), and various support commands including the 61st Troop Command and 199th Regiment (Regional Training Institute). The organization provides defense support, emergency response, disaster relief, and community programs across Louisiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Task Force NOLA: Security operations task force for New Orleans events and emergencies
• Task Force Defender
• Tiger Brigade
• Protect What Matters
• Pelican State

Products and services

• Youth Challenge Program A 22-week residential alternative education program for Louisiana youth ages 16-19, followed by a 12-month post-residential mentorship phase. The program focuses on academic and life skills, GED preparation, job skills training, leadership development, citizenship, and discipline in a structured military-style environment. Delivered at Camp Beauregard, Camp Minden, and Gillis Long Center.
• CounterDrug TaskForce A law enforcement support program that assists federal, state, and local agencies in counterdrug operations across Louisiana, leveraging National Guard intelligence, analyst, and aviation capabilities.
• Louisiana National Guard Museums Historical preservation and public education program operating museums at Jackson Barracks and other installations to showcase Louisiana's military heritage and provide educational resources to the public.
• Louisiana Military Department The state military organization encompassing both the Louisiana Army National Guard and Louisiana Air National Guard, providing defense support and emergency response services under the authority of the Governor of Louisiana.
• Louisiana State Guard A state-level military force that augments the Louisiana National Guard during state emergencies and missions when National Guard units are unavailable or deployed on federal duty.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28,000+ Youth Challenge Program graduates in Louisiana
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tulane University School of Professional AdvancementminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Educational partnership offering opportunities for LANG service members. Provides educational advancement programs and scholarships for military personnel.
• Oklahoma National GuardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) partnership providing CH-47 Chinook and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter support and crews for 2023 wildfire relief operations in Louisiana.
• Tennessee National GuardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023EMAC partnership providing aviation assets and crews for wildfire suppression operations during 2023 Louisiana wildfire response.
• Arkansas National GuardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023EMAC partnership providing aviation support for 2023 wildfire relief efforts in Louisiana.
• Alabama National GuardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023EMAC partnership providing helicopter support for 2023 wildfire suppression in Louisiana.
• New Jersey National GuardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023EMAC partnership providing aviation assets for 2023 Louisiana wildfire response operations.
• Belize Defence ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 1996State Partnership Program established April 23, 1996 between Louisiana National Guard and Belize Defence Force. Nearly three decades of training exchanges, joint planning, and improved interoperability. Includes Belize Coast Guard and Belize Ministry of National Defence and Border Security. Supports operational mission planning and regional security cooperation.
• Belize Coast GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 1996State Partnership Program partnership with Belize Coast Guard as part of the broader Louisiana-Belize security cooperation established in 1996.
• Louisiana National Guard FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation supporting LANG's readiness initiatives, Soldiers, Airmen, veterans, and families, and educational programs and museums. Co-hosts Christmas at Jackson Barracks event and supports fundraising for the organization.
• District of Columbia National GuardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint security operations support where LANG Soldiers augment DCNG in reducing crime, restoring law and order, and protecting federal buildings and national monuments.
• Louisiana State Police (Troop NOLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement coordination during Bayou Classic and other high-profile security events. Joint security operations in New Orleans French Quarter.
• New Orleans Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival security operations during French Quarter Festival and New Orleans Jazz Heritage Festival. Joint patrols and security presence.
• Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level emergency management coordination. Joint disaster response planning and operations including hurricane preparedness and response.
• Louisiana Department of Agriculture and ForestrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWildfire suppression operations coordination. LANG aviation and engineering assets support firefighting efforts.
• Louisiana State Fire MarshalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination during wildfire response operations and emergency management support.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Guard Bureau: Federal joint bureau that channels funding, policy, and operational guidance to LANG and all other state guards. Comparable as the governing/administrative counterpart that defines mission scope and resource allocation.
• Army National Guard: Federal parent component encompassing all 54 state/territory National Guards. Comparable in force structure, training standards, and federal funding flow, but operates as the broad institutional umbrella rather than a single-state peer.
• California National Guard: Large state National Guard with the most diverse wildfire response portfolio in the US. Comparable in scale and multi-hazard mission set, though significantly larger and serving a very different geography.
• Air National Guard: Federal counterpart component that operates the 159th Fighter Wing and other aviation units embedded within LANG. Comparable in aviation platform management, pilot training pipelines, and federal-state funding structure.

Direct peers

• Florida National Guard: State National Guard with the most analogous hurricane-response mission profile, similar disaster-response dual mission, and significant aviation assets. Directly comparable in climate-driven mission tempo.
• Texas National Guard: Largest US state National Guard with parallel dual federal-state mission structure, hurricane/wildfire response mandate, and similar aviation/engineering/infantry force structure. Directly comparable in mission scope, scale, and Gulf Coast climate exposure.

Regional players

• Alabama National Guard: Already an EMAC partner during 2023 wildfire response. Comparable in scale, mission mix, and Gulf South climate exposure; functions as both peer and operational partner.
• Oklahoma National Guard: EMAC partner providing CH-47/UH-60 aviation during 2023 wildfires. Comparable in aviation-heavy force structure and EMAC interoperability, though operates in a different geographic risk profile.
• Mississippi National Guard: Neighboring Gulf Coast state National Guard with overlapping hurricane-response capabilities, EMAC partnership history, and parallel Title 32/10 structure. Most directly comparable geographic peer for inter-state mutual aid.

Emerging players

• Louisiana State Guard: State-level military force that augments LANG during state emergencies under LANG's own organizational umbrella. Closely related capability-extension entity sharing headquarters and facilities but with narrower scope and no federal mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lanationalguard
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCka3v0pDocG8NdZ1tqEcpfQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/geauxguard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/louisiana-national-guard
• Instagraminstagram.com/lanationalguard

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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