MEDIA ADVISORY: Illinois National Guard Team Mobilizes for Afghanistan

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SPRINGFIELD, IL (11/07/2018) (readMedia)-- • The deployment is in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, during which the team will assist the Polish Military Contingent in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. This unique mission allows Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers to train and deploy side-by-side with their Polish counterparts.

WHO:

• Illinois Army National Guard

• Bilateral Embedded Staff Team (BEST) A22
WHAT:

 • Mobilization Ceremony
WHEN: Wednesday November 07, 2018 at 01:00PM Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Illinois Military Academy
1301 N. MacArthur Blvd
Springfield, Illinois 62702
NOTES:

 • The deployment is in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, during which the team will assist the Polish Military Contingent in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. This unique mission allows Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers to train and deploy side-by-side with their Polish counterparts.

• The partnership between Poland and the Illinois National Guard dates back to 1993.

• In 2018 the partnership celebrates its 25th year.

• Soldiers are from Chicago, Lisle and Kankakee to towns further down state, including Germantown Hills and Springfield, Illinois.

• For additional information, contact the Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office at ng.il.ilarng.list.staff-pao@mail.mil, 217-761-3569