JFHQ-LA

Joint Force Headquarters – Louisiana (JFHQ-LA) is the senior command element of the Louisiana National Guard, headquartered at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans. Established in response to evolving state and federal missions, JFHQ-LA provides command and control of all Louisiana Army and Air National Guard forces. It has played a pivotal role in coordinating disaster response efforts, notably during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and in supporting overseas deployments. JFHQ-LA continues to ensure the readiness and integration of Louisiana's National Guard units for both state emergencies and federal missions.