3rd 156 infantry Louisiana national guard

The 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment is a historic unit of the Louisiana Army National Guard, tracing its lineage back to the 19th century. It was originally organized in the Louisiana Militia and has served in major conflicts, including World War I and World War II as part of the 31st "Dixie" Division. In more recent history, the 3-156th Infantry has participated in overseas deployments in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The battalion continues to serve as a key component of the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, providing trained infantry forces for both state and federal missions.