256th inf. bde: lafayette la

The 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as the "Louisiana Brigade," is a distinguished unit of the Louisiana Army National Guard headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. Originally constituted in 1967, the brigade has roots tracing back to earlier Louisiana militia units with a proud heritage. The 256th has been mobilized for both state emergencies, such as hurricane response, and federal missions, including overseas deployments to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004–2005 and again in 2010. The brigade continues to serve as a vital component of the U.S. Army’s total force, demonstrating readiness and resilience at home and abroad.