Chicago Soldier Promoted to Captain

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SPRINGFIELD, IL (09/18/2018) (readMedia)-- Urbana, Illinois – Marks Jekabsons of Chicago was promoted to Captain during a ceremony at the Urbana Readiness Center in Urbana Sept. 15.

Jekabsons is a 35D, Military Intelligence Officer assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois Army National Guard based in Urbana, Illinois.

Photo A: Marks Jekabsons of Chicago braces himself as Lt. Col. Matthew Garrison delivers a customary punch to firmly affix captain rank to Jekabsons uniform during a promotion ceremony at the Urbana Readiness Center in Urbana Sept. 15. Jekabsons is assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois Army National Guard based in Urbana, Illinois.

Photo B: Marks Jekabsons of Chicago is congratulated by Lt. Col. Matthew Garrison after being pinned with captain rank during a promotion ceremony at the Urbana Readiness Center in Urbana Sept. 15. Jekabsons is assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois Army National Guard based in Urbana, Illinois.