GIBSON CITY SOLDIER RECEIVES ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL

Capt. Scott Powell receives medal for his service with the 65th Troop Command Brigade

SPRINGFIELD, IL (04/10/2016)(readMedia)-- Illinois Army National Guard Capt. Scott Powell of Gibson City, Illinois. Capt. Powell received the Army Achievement Medal today (April 10) from Brig. Gen. Mike Glisson, the ILNG Director of the Joint Staff.

Powell received the medal for outstanding service as the 65th Troop Command Brigade's Safety Officer and Brigade Maintenance Officer. While with the 65th, Powell greatly improved operational and equipment readiness of the brigade.