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Augusto Villalaz Higuero has extensive military experience, serving in the US Army since October 1993, currently holding the position of Director of the Joint Staff for the Louisiana National Guard as a Colonel. Key roles have included Brigade Commander of the Caribbean Readiness Group, Senior Military Historian, and various Command positions, demonstrating a strong focus on training support and operational readiness. Additionally, experience encompasses strategic planning at a combatant command and reserve integration roles, including recent work with EverWatch. An educational background includes multiple master's degrees in Military Strategic Studies and Criminal Justice from esteemed institutions like the United States Army War College and American Military University. Higuero's prior civilian roles include serving as a Senior Inspector with the United States Marshals Service and a State Trooper with the Louisiana State Police.