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Louisiana National Guard troops will remain in New Orleans under federal orders through late summer as state and city leaders say the mission supports ongoing crime reduction efforts.

Gov. Jeff Landry announced Monday that the U.S. Department of War has authorized a six-month extension of the Louisiana National Guard’s security mission in the New Orleans area.

Approximately 1,000 Louisiana National Guard soldiers are currently deployed overseas, split between U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Central Command, and U.S. European Command, according to spokesperson Lt.