New commanders take charge of Louisiana National Guard aviation units in HammondHAMMOND — The Louisiana National Guard's 204th Theater Airfield Operations Group and 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment welcomed new commanders during a joint change of command ceremony at the 204th Theater Airfield Operations Group Readiness Center in Hammond on July 12. Both outgoing commanders will continue serving Louisiana Army aviation in key leadership positions. Cleighton assumed duties as the Louisiana National Guard's state aviation officer, while Reliford now serves as the operations officer for the 204th TAOG. The joint ceremony marked the transition of leadership at the aviation group's headquarters and its subordinate battalion, underscoring the continuity of command across Louisiana Army aviation. The 204th TAOG oversees aviation units across the Louisiana Army National Guard, including the 1-244th AHB, providing command and control for aviation operations, training and readiness.