Louisiana National Guardsman Col. Daniel P. Bordelon retires after 31 years of service to the National Guard at Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, Oct. 14, 2017. Bordelon now assumes the responsibilities of the Jackson Barracks Post Commander as a civilian. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Josiah Pugh)

Louisiana National Guard's Spc. Nicolas Engolio, a Plaquemine, Louisiana native, with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team pulls security during eXportable Combat Training Center at Camp Shelby near Hattisburg, Mississippi, July 17, 2018. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Noshoba Davis)

Members of the Louisiana National Guard and the Belize Defence Force celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Stare Partnership Program between Louisiana and Belize with a pass and review on Nov. 4, 2016, at Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, La. The Louisiana-Belize partnership is one of the oldest in the program and was established on April 23, 1996. The two countries have participated in 253 events over the last 20 years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by MSgt Toby M. Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Louisiana National Guardsman Col. Daniel P. Bordelon retires after 31 years of service to the National Guard at Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, Oct. 14, 2017. Bordelon now assumes the responsibilities of the Jackson Barracks Post Commander as a civilian. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Josiah Pugh)

Members of the Louisiana National Guard and the Belize Defence Force celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Stare Partnership Program between Louisiana and Belize with a pass and review on Nov. 4, 2016, at Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, La. The Louisiana-Belize partnership is one of the oldest in the program and was established on April 23, 1996. The two countries have participated in 253 events over the last 20 years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by MSgt Toby M. Valadie)

The 256th IBCT wrapped up their intense 3-week training with a Field Training Exercise, which was a culmination of all the training events from the past 2 weeks at Camp Shelby, Mississippi July 30-31, 2018. The FTX is a simulated “battle” against an opposing force played by other Soldiers using blank ammunition and sophisticated laser tag technology. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Garrett Dipuma)

Soldiers from A Battery, 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team perform a 19-gun salute during a formal pass and review ceremony on the Jackson Barracks Parade Field at Jackson Barracks to celebrate the 20 year partnership between Belize and Louisiana, Nov. 4, 2016. Louisiana and Belize have expanded their partnership beyond traditional State Partnership Program exchanges to include combined leadership training opportunities and academic professional development. (U.S.Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Noshoba Davis)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Soldiers with Louisiana National Guard's A Company, 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducts area security operations at eXportable Combat Training Center at Camp Shelby near Hattisburg, Mississippi, July 17, 2018. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Noshoba Davis)

(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Noshoba Davis)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Louisiana National Guardsman Col. Daniel P. Bordelon retires after 31 years of service to the National Guard at Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, Oct. 14, 2017. Bordelon now assumes the responsibilities of the Jackson Barracks Post Commander as a civilian. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Josiah Pugh)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Members of the Louisiana National Guard and the Belize Defence Force celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Stare Partnership Program between Louisiana and Belize with a pass and review on Nov. 4, 2016, at Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, La. The Louisiana-Belize partnership is one of the oldest in the program and was established on April 23, 1996. The two countries have participated in 253 events over the last 20 years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by MSgt Toby M. Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Members of the Louisiana National Guard and the Belize Defence Force celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Stare Partnership Program between Louisiana and Belize with a pass and review on Nov. 4, 2016, at Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, La. The Louisiana-Belize partnership is one of the oldest in the program and was established on April 23, 1996. The two countries have participated in 253 events over the last 20 years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by MSgt Toby M. Valadie)

Louisiana National Guardsman Col. Daniel P. Bordelon retires after 31 years of service to the National Guard at Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, Oct. 14, 2017. Bordelon now assumes the responsibilities of the Jackson Barracks Post Commander as a civilian. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Josiah Pugh)

Members of the Louisiana National Guard and the Belize Defence Force celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Stare Partnership Program between Louisiana and Belize with a pass and review on Nov. 4, 2016, at Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, La. The Louisiana-Belize partnership is one of the oldest in the program and was established on April 23, 1996. The two countries have participated in 253 events over the last 20 years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by MSgt Toby M. Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Members of the Louisiana National Guard and the Belize Defence Force celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Stare Partnership Program between Louisiana and Belize with a pass and review on Nov. 4, 2016, at Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, La. The Louisiana-Belize partnership is one of the oldest in the program and was established on April 23, 1996. The two countries have participated in 253 events over the last 20 years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by MSgt Toby M. Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Combat Team participate in XCTC 2018-03. Louisiana National Guard (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)