Illinois National Guard Officials to Officially Open New Carbondale Armory

SPRINGFIELD, IL (07/20/2011)(readMedia)-- The Illinois National Guard will officially cut the ribbon on the $11.4 million Carbondale Reserve Center, which is a first-rate facility where Soldiers will hone their skills in preparation for local, state and federal missions. As the Illinois Army National Guard transforms with the U.S. Army to meet the challenges of the 21st century, this new facility provides a critical readiness platform for our Soldiers and allows them to successfully complete both our federal and state missions. It also adds to the homeland defense capability of the Illinois National Guard and the United States Army Reserve.

WHO:

• Illinois National Guard, the United States Army Reserves and Carbondale officials
WHAT:

• Dedication ceremony, ribbon cutting and open house
WHEN: Sunday July 24, 2011 at 01:30PM Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Carbondale Armed Forces Reserve Center
3702 New Era Road
Murphysboro, Illinois 62966
NOTES:

• The new Armory will house Company C 33rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, Detachment 1, 1344th Transportation Company, 347 Adjutant General Battalion, and the 825th Adjutant General Company (Replacement).

• Media attending the dedication should RSVP to the Illinois National Guard Public Affairs office at 217-761-3569 or ngilstaffpao@ng.army.mil 5 p.m. on Friday July 22.

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