The Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as the “Tiger Brigade,” will be honored at a special deployment ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday at the University of Louisiana Convention Center in Lafayette, according to a news release.
Nearly 700 Guardsmen soon will deploy overseas in support of ongoing U.S. military operations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Including their pre-mobilization training in Texas, these citizen-soldiers will spend more than a year away from home.
This marks the fourth overseas deployment for the 256th since the events of 9/11. In addition to their federal missions, the brigade has long been a cornerstone of the state’s emergency response efforts, assisting in disaster relief operations across Louisiana.
The community is invited to show support and appreciation for the deploying service members and their families.
This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: Louisiana National Guard Tiger Brigade deployment ceremony set Sunday
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