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Who is the Commander in Chief of Louisiana's National Guard?
The Commander in Chief of Louisiana's National Guard is the Governor of Louisiana. As of my last update, the Governor is John Bel Edwards, who has held the position since January 2016. The Governor oversees the state's National Guard, which includes both the Louisiana Army National Guard and the Louisiana Air National Guard.
Why was the Louisiana National Guard unable to help?
During that time, many were deployed to Iraq at the time, so other states that had available manpower, assisted during that period. There were some members of the Louisiana Guard that were available.
Is the Louisiana National Guard part of the Federal Government?
The Louisiana National Guard is part of the state government. When and if it is federalized, it becomes part of the federal government.
Where is National Guard Camp Minden in Louisiana?
Minden, Louisiana, Webster Parish. 28 miles east of Shreveport (Northwest Louisiana)
What president used military power to deploy the National Guard to keep peace in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina?
President George W. Bush deployed the National Guard to keep peace in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Is it true that the National Guard is unable to respond to disaster without the state's governor request?
They governor doesn't request the National Guard - they order the National Guard. The statement is partially true, but still misleading. Typically, a County Sheriff will have the authority to activate National Guard units within their county or parish, or authority to activate the National Guard may sometimes be administered by the head of the state's Justice or Public Safety department, or by the state's Adjutant General, but the National Guard won't respond on their own.
Can a govenor refuse to give control of a state's National Guard to the president?
Yes, the most recent occurrence of this was Hurricane Katrina. President Bush wanted the Governor of Louisiana (Kathleen Blanco) to declare a state of emergency which would activate the State's National Guard. However it was her decision to do so. However, she did within 24 hours of him requesting her to do so. The only exception is if the "situation" involves multiple states which would give the federal government jurisdiction.
Why was Louis 16 unable to finish his speech on the scaffold before his execution?
An Officer of the National Guard signaled for a drum roll to begin.
What is the difference between the army national guard and the national guard or is there any?
There are actually two National Guards, but when people say the National Guard they are probably (but not necessarily) talking about the Army National Guard. The other National Guard is the Air National Guard which is to the Air Force what the Army National Guard is to the Army.
Is there a marine national guard?
No. There is only an Army National Guard and an Air National Guard.
How many branches Are in the national guard?
There is the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.
What is Maryland Army National Guard's motto?
Since 1636, the Guard has served America as both a wartime force and the first military responders in times of domestic crisis. Hundreds of times each year, the nation's Governors call upon their National Guard to respond to fires, floods, hurricanes, and a host of other natural disasters. Preparing for, and responding to, whatever Mother Nature throws our way - from Hurricane Katrina to Avian Flu - is how we live up to our motto: The National Guard: Always Ready, Always There.
