Illinois National Guard Officials to Officially Open the Mt. Vernon Armory

SPRINGFIELD, IL (07/08/2011)(readMedia)-- Mt. Vernon armory open house.

WHO:

Illinois National Guard, the United States Army Reserves and Mt. Vernon officials
WHAT:

Dedication ceremony, ribbon cutting and open house
WHEN: Saturday July 09, 2011 at 10:00AM Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Mt. Vernon Armed Forces Reserve Center
600 Shiloh Dr.
Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864
NOTES:

• The $23 million Mount Vernon Readiness Center is a first-rate facility where Soldiers will hone their skills in preparation for local, state and federal missions for decades to come. As the Illinois Army National Guard transforms with the U.S. Army to meet the challenges of the 21st century, this new facility will provide a critical readiness platform for our Soldiers and allow them to successfully complete both our federal and state missions. It also adds to the homeland defense capability of the Illinois National Guard.

• Media attending the dedication should RSVP to the Illinois National Guard Public Affairs office at 217-761-3569 or ngilstaffpao@ng.army.mil.