33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers Train For Future Operations

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MARSEILLES, IL (07/25/2013)(readMedia)-- Soldiers from several Illinois Army National Guard units spent two weeks at various locations throughout country preparing for future mobilizations. Illinois National Guard Soldiers perform two days of training each month, but a two-week exercise allows the troops to focus on individual skills, while building cohesion within their teams.

Photo 1: U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. Bradley Sinkler/ Maj. Joseph Poquette of Downers Grove, Ill., Marseilles Training Center facilities manager, and members of his staff, are presented with a certificate of appreciation from Col. Mark C. Jackson, of Frankfort, Ill., commander, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) in Urbana, Ill. The certificate is for their support to Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 33rd IBCT, during the unit's annual two-week training period, July 23, at the training center's headquarters building. HHC, 33rd IBCT conducted its annual two-week training period July 13 to 27.

Photo 2: U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. Bradley Sinkler/ Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Merrill of Oswego, Ill. and readiness non-commissioned officer (NCO), Company A, 33rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion (BSTB) in Marseilles, Ill., along with Staff Sgt. John Finnegan of Pontiac, Ill. and supply NCO with Company A, 33rd BSTB, accept a certificate of appreciation from Col. Mark C. Jackson of Frankfort, Ill., commander, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Urbana, Ill. The certificate is for their support to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 33rd IBCT during the unit's annual two-week training period, July 23, at the Marseilles Training Center Armory. HHC, 33rd IBCT conducted their annual two-week training period July 13 to 27.

Photo 3: U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. Bradley Sinkler/ Capt. Randy McCraney of South Holland, Ill. and provost marshal for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) in Urbana, Ill. has his new rank placed on his coat by Lt. Col. Rommel A. Guerrero of Normal, Ill., executive officer, 33rd IBCT, during a promotion ceremony, July 24, at Marseilles Training Center.

Photo 4: U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. Bradley Sinkler/ Master Sgt. Jerry D. Kraemer of Paris, Ill. and senior food service sergeant for the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) in Chicago is presented with a certificate of appreciation by Lt. Col. Rommel A. Guerrero of Normal, Ill., executive officer, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) in Urbana, Ill. on July 24, at Marseilles Training Center (MTC). Kraemer and the 404th MEB food service section provided outstanding food service to the 33rd IBCT during the brigade's annual two-week training at MTC.

For high resolution photos, please contact the Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office at ng.il.ilarng.list.staff-pao@mail.mil

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