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256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
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The 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team ("Louisiana Brigade"[1]) is a modular infantry brigade combat team (IBCT) of the Louisiana Army National Guard. It is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. Currently the brigade is part of the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard.
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256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team | |
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Active | 1967 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Infantry brigade combat team |
Role | Light Infantry |
Size | Approx. 4,400 |
Garrison/HQ | Lafayette, Louisiana |
Nickname(s) | Louisiana Brigade (special designation)[1] Tiger Brigade |
Engagements | Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Jonathon D. Lloyd |
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