The Louisiana National Guard broke ground Wednesday on a new Lafayette Readiness Center, a facility designed to enhance the Guard’s preparedness for emergency response.
The 83,000-square-foot center at 2350 West Congress Street will be used for training and to meet logistical requirements for the Louisiana Army National Guard. Officials say the new facility will significantly improve readiness for soldiers and units operating in the Lafayette area.
“The 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team has such a strong presence in Lafayette, and it’s really important for us to have a new facility where our soldiers can train and recruit,” said Lt. Col. Noel Collins, director of public affairs…