Louisiana Guard fires brigade commander over ‘inappropriate’ texts

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Louisiana Guard fires brigade commander over ‘inappropriate’ texts
By Davis Winkie
 Nov 18, 09:03 AM
Army Col. Scott Desormeaux presents coins to soldiers of the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in a July 15, 2021, ceremony. (Sgt. 1st Class Ernest Henderson/Army)

The Louisiana National Guard has relieved the commander of its 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the state’s historic Jackson Barracks, located in east New Orleans, Army Times has learned.

In response to emailed questions from Army Times, a spokesperson for the Louisiana Guard, Lt. Col. Noel Collins, confirmed the state’s top general, Maj. Gen. D. Keith Waddell, removed Col. Scott Desormeaux from his role leading the state’s historic Tiger Brigade on Wednesday.

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