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National Guardsman who left M4 at New Orleans hotel to undergo ‘retraining’
By Jeff Schogol ·
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· Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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A Louisiana National Guard member is facing internal review after misplacing a rifle. The soldier has been temporarily removed from duties. The incident occurred at a hotel in New Orleans, where the M
A Louisiana National Guard member is facing internal review after misplacing a rifle. The soldier has been temporarily removed from duties. The incident occurred at a hotel in New Orleans, where the M4 was later found.
A review of the incident is pending and the soldier is undergoing retraining. Further details about the incident are not available, but a spokeswoman for the Louisiana National Guard confirmed the rifle was returned.
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