Louisiana Highlights

Lieutenant General (ret.) Russel L. Honoré joins Operation Homefront Louisiana Advisory Board

Charity Provides Emergency Assistance to Military Families, Wounded Warriors

NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Louisiana Chapter of Operation Homefront announced today that it has added to its Board of Advisors Lieutenant General (ret.) Russel L. Honoré, best known as the leader of the effective emergency military response to Hurricane Katrina.  The Lakeland, La. native is a 37-year veteran of the U.S. Army and will provide the organization with leadership and advice on serving the needs of military families and wounded warriors throughout the state.

“This is a country and a state that honors military service,” said Honoré.  “We understand the sacrifices that our service members and their families make every day, so people want to show their support and offer a helping hand when they’re in trouble.  Operation Homefront makes that happen, and I’m looking forward to joining them and helping them become an even more successful organization.

“We are thrilled and honored to have General Honoré on our Board of Advisors,” said Operation Homefront – Louisiana Chapter President Tawney Tallo.  “He is a living legend in Louisiana and understands what it takes to assist Louisiana military families and service members in crisis.”

Prior to his command of Joint Task Force-Katrina, General Honoré served in a variety of command and staff positions which focused on Defense Support to Civil Authorities and Homeland Defense.  As Vice Director for Operations, J-3, The Joint Staff, Washington, D.C., and, as the Commander, Standing Joint Force Headquarters-Homeland Security, United States Northern Command, General Honoré’s focus was Defense Support to Civil Authorities and Homeland Defense.

Operation Homefront – Louisiana’s programs this holiday season includes a toy drive for military children, along with increased seasonal activity in providing emergency financial, food, and other assistance to military families.  Individuals wishing to volunteer or make a financial contribution to support military families and wounded warriors can call Operation Homefront – Louisiana at (504) 343-2711; or log on to www.OperationHomefront.net/Louisiana.