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• Civil Air Patrol training exercise to be held in Baton Rouge on Saturday Play Video

  June 4, 2026 12:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Residents may notice unusual airplane activity in the skies above Baton Rouge on Saturday as members of the Louisiana Wing of the Civil Air Patrol will be conducting a training exercise at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. The exercise centers on a mock search for a... more »

• Flying into the storm, inside the world of America's hurricane hunters Play Video

  June 2, 2026 1:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Each hurricane season, two specialized teams from the U.S. Air Force and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intentionally fly into hurricanes. It’s far from a thrill-seeking stunt, but rather a vital scientific operation, collecting data critical to accurately forecasting tropical cyclones. With the data, forecast... more »

• U.S. Air Force veteran dies just days after Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Play Video

  April 24, 2026 8:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force was laid to rest on Friday following his Honor Flight to Washington earlier this month. 86-year-old Milburn Guntz was 19 years old when he signed up for the U.S. Air Force, serving between the Korean... more »

• 'Multiple waves' of unauthorized drones recently spotted over Louisiana US Air Force base Play Video

  March 20, 2026 11:41 AM

  BOSSIER CITY (ABC News) — A drone sighting that temporarily raised alarms at one of the United States Air Force’s largest and most strategic airfields earlier this month was more extensive, and potentially more dangerous, than first reported, according to a confidential internal briefing document reviewed by ABC News. ... more »

• Wreaths Across America holds ceremonies at several cemeteries across Louisiana honoring veterans

  December 14, 2025 11:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Wreaths Across America held ceremonies at several cemeteries across Louisiana on Saturday to remember and honor veterans through the laying of Rememberance wreaths. The ceremonies included the placement of wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying each veteran's name... more »

• Paramedic fighting claim denial after coverage isn't adjusted following deployment Play Video

  November 6, 2025 4:50 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - After he was involved in a car accident in October, Justin Crochet says State Farm is denying his claim because the insurance agent allegedly failed to adjust his coverage after his military deployment. For months, Crochet has been driving around thinking he had full coverage on... more »

• Military veterans could be next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine Play Video

  December 27, 2020 11:14 PM

  GONZALES - Military veterans could be next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, after health care workers, nursing homes, and those who are at most risk of contracting the coronavirus . " I think it's fantastic because I don't want to die with this COVID .... more »

• Zachary cemetery cancels annual Memorial Day Service due to virus pandemic Play Video

  May 24, 2020 11:50 PM

  ZACHARY - A handful of people visit the Port Hudson National Cemetery around this time because of the big Memorial Day Ceremony they hold every year . Visitors like Rosia Hutchinson of Baton Rouge and her daughter visit the cemetery every Memorial Day because they have several relatives buried there.... more »

• WATCH: Baton Rouge health workers honored with military flyover Play Video

  April 28, 2020 9:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Barksdale Air Force Base and Louisiana Air National Guard pilots flew over medical facilities in New Orleans and Baton Rouge Friday to honor and express gratitude for all medical and healthcare professionals, essential employees, and volunteers in the fight against COVID-19 as part of the Air Force... more »

• Soldier reunites with family and friends at Baton Rouge airport Play Video

  February 22, 2017 11:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After months on the road, a soldier was reunited with his family during a huge celebration at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan airport. Staff Sergeant Joshua Goins and his family are back together for the first time since October. They've been separated since the birth of a... more »

• LSU's Paul Mainieri takes to the skies with USAF Thunderbirds

  October 23, 2015 3:30 PM

  LAKE CHARLES - LSU Baseball coach Paul Mainieri reported to Chennault International Airport Friday morning for his chance to live a lifelong dream of suiting up and taking off on a demonstration flight with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Mainieri, who was baseball coach at the United State Air... more »