Media Advisory: Illinois Army National Guard to Commission 9 Officers at Lincoln's Tomb

SPRINGFIELD, IL (08/25/2016)(readMedia)-- WHO:

• Newly commissioned Illinois Army National Guard officers

WHAT:

• Nine Illinois Army National Guard officer candidates will graduate from the 129th Regional Training Institute's (RTI) officer candidate program. The Soldiers will be commissioned as second lieutenants and will be assigned to various units across Illinois.

• This is the 60th class to graduate from the 129th RTI officer candidate program at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois.

• The U.S. Army's Officer Candidate program is open to qualified enlisted Noncommissioned Officers, along with civilians who hold at least a four-year college degree. Candidates who successfully complete the 12-week school receive formal commissions as U.S. Army officers and assume the ability to command Soldiers.

WHEN:

• 2 p.m., Aug. 28

WHERE:

• Lincoln's Tomb

1500 Monument Ave.

Springfield, IL 62702

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