Springfield Soldier awarded Army Commendation Medal

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SPRINGFIELD, IL (11/02/2018) (readMedia)-- Cpt. Travis Hilligoss, of Springfield, Illinois, was awarded the Army Commendation Medal during a ceremony on Nov. 1 at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.

Hilligoss was nominated for the award by Col. Joseph Schweickert, Chief of Staff, Illinois Army National Guard.

"Captain Hilligoss's initiative, innovative thinking and leadership helped ensure success of the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team's Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotation. His service established a remarkable example for Soldiers and Commissioned Officers to emulate," said Schweickert.

Maj. Gen. Michael Zerbonia, Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Illinois National Guard, presented the award to Hilligoss during the ceremony. Zerbonia stressed the important role of planners like Hilligoss in ensuring the success of the JRTC training rotation.

Photo A: Maj. Gen. Michael Zerbonia, Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Illinois National Guard, pins the Army Commendation medal on Cpt. Travis Hilligoss during a ceremony Nov. 1, at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen Gifford, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs)

Photo B: Maj. Gen. Michael Zerbonia, Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Illinois National Guard, posses with Cpt. Travis Hilligoss of Springfield, Illinois, during a ceremony Nov. 1, at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois. Hilligoss was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his work planning and supporting the Soldiers of the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team's rotation to the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen Gifford, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs)