256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team

The 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as the "Louisiana Brigade," is a unit of the Louisiana Army National Guard. Originally formed in 1967, it has served as a key component of the 39th Infantry Division and later as part of the 50th Armored Division before becoming a separate brigade. The 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team was mobilized for federal service during Operation Iraqi Freedom, deploying in 2004–2005 and again in 2010, where it conducted security and stability operations. The brigade continues to serve as a modern, deployable unit, supporting both federal missions abroad and state emergency responses at home.