Louisiana's Military Heritage:

    Adjutants General of the 

    Louisiana National Guard

As provided for by the United States Constitution, each state, territory, and the District of Columbia has its own National Guard.  Drawing its origins from the state militias of early American history, the National Guard is traditionally composed of civilians who serve their country, state, and community on a part-time basis (usually one weekend each month and two weeks during the summer).  In times of war or national crisis,

they can be activated by the President.  In times of peace, they can be called upon by their Governor to aid in state or local emergencies, such as storms, fires, earthquakes, or civil disturbances.

Listed below are the Adjutants General who have commanded the Louisiana National Guard since its organization under the United States flag in 1803.  The Adjutant General is appointed by the Governor and serves at his/her pleasure.

Territorial Period:

Joseph Deville de Goutin Bellchasse

Statehood:

Alexander Laneuville

Civil War:

Maurice Grivot

Reconstruction Era:

G. Mason Graham

Statehood:

David Bradfute Penn

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