Course Announcement: Contemporary Base Issues (CBI)- New Orleans, LA

Course Announcement: Contemporary Base Issues (CBI)

159 FW, New Orleans, LA (15-16 August 2025)

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INTRODUCTION: Major General Charles M. Walker, The Air National Guard Assistant to The Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force, cordially invites and encourages all Air National Guard officers, NCOs, and other Airmen to attend the upcoming CBI course scheduled for 15-16 August 2025. All ranks and civilian staff are welcome. The course is being hosted by the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard and will be held at the Jackson Barracks (Museum and Multi-Use Center), Area C, 4209 Chenault Blvd, Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, LA 70117.

OVERVIEW: This course is designed to make the Air National Guard a more professional and formidable force. The primary goal of the course is to prepare Air National Guard officers, NCOs, and future leaders to work as a team to identify, address, and effectively resolve contemporary base issues in accordance with law and Air National Guard policy. Educational areas of emphasis include status, military discipline, ethics, standards, readiness, mental health, sexual assault, domestic operations, and leadership. These topics are addressed via lecture and student interaction over a two-day period. The CBI cadre’s goal is to make the course the most educational and rewarding experience possible. Many attendees over the years have described CBI as the best professional development course they have attended in their career. We will do all we can to ensure you have an equally exceptional experience.

ORDERS/FUNDING/UOD: This announcement supports justification for orders to attend the course. Local unit training (not school) funds should be used. The Uniform of the Day is OCP, flight suit, or any combination of blues. Most students and the CBI cadre wear OCPs.

REGISTRATION: Register at link located at https://CBI-LA.eventbrite.com. If you are a Traditional Guardsman, please register with an email address you check regularly. If you have trouble registering using a government computer or network, please use a personal computer or mobile device to register. If you do not receive a confirmation email within an hour after registering, please check your spam/junk folder. If registration problems persist, feel free to email .

The fabulous Course Administrators will do their best to assist you. Please be sure to keep an eye out in

your email (and spam/junk folder) for any last-minute announcements we send via email to registered students. For FAQ please refer to www.angcbi.com.

TRAVEL/LODGING: Each registrant is responsible for their own travel reservations. If applicable, travel days to and from the course location are 14 and 17 August. New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the closest airport. Rental cars are recommended.

A limited number of rooms are available on Jackson Barracks and may be reserved by calling (504) 278-8224. Please be advised that Jackson Barracks Billeting does not operate 24 hours a day. Please visit https://geauxguard.la.gov/installations/jackson-barracks/jackson-barracks-billeting/ for more information.

Lodging is also available through DTS at locations in Downtown New Orleans (French Quarter Area/Central Business District).

LANDING FEE/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The host-unit registration team will collect a voluntary $10 landing fee to cover light snacks and beverages available on Friday and Saturday. Payment of the landing fee is required for attendees partaking in refreshments. Note-taking/reference materials will be provided. No preliminary work is required to attend this course. Registration will be open by 0630 hours on Friday, 15 August at the venue to allow all attendees enough time to check-in, receive course materials, and be in a seat by the start of the course at 0730 hours. Instruction ends at approximately 1630 hours each day. Please arrive ready to learn, interact, and participate. We will do our best to put on a great course.

On behalf of Maj Gen Walker and the exceptional CBI course cadre, we look forward to seeing you in

Louisiana!

Yvette T. Yarbrough, Colonel, LAANG

Course Director

NOTE: As noted above, some government computers block the use of the registration site; if this happens, please register from your personal computer or mobile device.

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