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CHRISTMAS AT THE FRONT

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:04:40 -0500

Military Museum Living Historians tell how Soldiers celebrated Christmas during 4 conflicts: Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I and World War II. Hear holiday carols by local school choirs. Cookies and hot beverages available afternoon a...

Naperville Native promoted to Major

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:24:53 -0500

Michael Hart, the Force Integration and Readiness Officer for the Illinois Army National Guard plans, training and operations directorate was promoted to major at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, on Nov. 9. Lt. Col. Clayton Kuetemeyer, the Il...

Chatham Soldier Promoted to Sergeant First Class

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 17:18:48 -0500

Helen Dobereiner of Chatham, Illinois, was promoted to sergeant first class during a ceremony at the Illinois Military Academy at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois Oct. 18.

Specialized Illinois National Guard Unit Mobilizes for Afghanistan

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:43:37 -0500

A mobilization ceremony was held in Springfield Nov. 7 for six Soldiers who will deploy to Afghanistan as part of Bilateral Embedded Staff Team (BEST) A22.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Illinois National Guard Team Mobilizes for Afghanistan

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:17:49 -0500

• 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...

Illinois Ready: Prairie Assurance Exercise 2018

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:41:28 -0500

Imagine sleeping peacefully in bed, you're awakened by a subtle shaking. Not sure what's going on, you step out of bed to investigate, as you move through your house, the rumble intensifies to a shake, then a full-on roil. The pictures on your wal...

ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD CONDUCTS MAJOR EARTHQUAKE EXERCISE

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:00:34 -0500

The Illinois National Guard conducted a 5-day complex catastrophe exercise dubbed Prairie Assurance from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4. The exercise trained elements of a joint task force from the Illinois Army and Air National Guard to rapidly respond to a ...

Decatur Soldier recognized for achievement

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:49:19 -0500

Spc. Larry Jones of Decatur, Illinois, was awarded the Army Achievement Medal during a ceremony at the Urbana Readiness Center in Urbana Nov. 4.

Berwyn Soldier Promoted to Specialist

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:41:55 -0500

Urbana, Illinois – Adrian M. Deltoro of Berwyn, Illinois, was promoted to staff sergeant during a ceremony at the Urbana Readiness Center in Urbana Nov. 4.

Chicago-based Illinois National Guard unit mobilizes for Iraq

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 17:03:25 -0400

A mobilization ceremony for approximately 45 Soldiers of the Illinois Army National Guard's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 108th Sustainment Brigade based in Chicago, was held Nov. 3 at the unit's armory, 1551 N. Kedzie Ave.

Pawnee resident awarded Military Medial of Merit

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 13:00:10 -0400

Lt. Col. Sean Welker, of Pawnee, Illinois, was awarded the Military Medal of Merit during a ceremony on Nov. 1 at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.

Rochester resident awarded Meritorious Service Medal

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 12:44:27 -0400

Maj. Joseph Harris, of Rochester, Illinois, was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal during a ceremony on Nov. 1 at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.

Springfield Soldier awarded Army Commendation Medal

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 12:31:31 -0400

Cpt. Travis Hilligoss, of Springfield, Illinois, was awarded the Army Commendation Medal during a ceremony on Nov. 1 at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.

HEADQUARTERS OF CHICAGO-BASED 108TH SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE TO MOBILIZE NOV. 3

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:37:41 -0400

• Illinois Army National Guard's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 108th Sustainment Brigade based in Chicago

Chicago Soldier Promoted to Major

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:38:52 -0400

Capt. Scott Liebhaber of Chicago, was promoted to the rank of major during a ceremony Oct. 11, at the Illinois Military Academy on Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois.

GREAT WAR ENCAMPMENT 2018

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:20:26 -0400

Get a close-up view of life in the trenches of Europe during World War I. See how Illinois National Guard troops lived and fought during WWI. The event features uniformed Living Historians, a recreated trench with WWI military equipment and battl...

Kincaid Soldier Earns Meritorious Service Medal

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 14:21:32 -0400

Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Mollusky of Kincaid, Illinois, has received the Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding leadership and success as the top noncommissioned officer of the Illinois Army National Guard's 405th Brigade Support Battalion...

Senior Enlisted Leader Retires After 30 Years Training Soldiers

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:38:46 -0400

Command Sgt. Maj. Shane E. Lammers, senior enlisted leader of 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment in Marion, Illinois, retired after 30 years of military service on Sept. 30.

Rochester Resident Promoted to Sergeant Major

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:10:11 -0400

Heather Blakeman of Rochester, Illinois, was promoted to sergeant major during a ceremony Oct. 15 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.

Rockford Soldier takes command of Urbana unit

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:32:11 -0400

Capt. Alan Pollard of Rockford, Illinois, assumed command of Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team during a ceremony at the Urbana Readiness Center in Urbana, Illinois Oct. 14.

Chicago Soldier Promoted to First Lieutenant

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:10:57 -0400

Urbana, Illinois – Joseph Schultz of Chicago, was promoted to first lieutenant during a ceremony at the Urbana Readiness Center in Urbana, Illinois, Oct. 14.

Champaign Soldier Promoted to Specialist

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:07:28 -0400

Urbana, Illinois – Teagan Townsend of Champaign, Illinois, was promoted to Specialist during a ceremony at the Urbana Readiness Center in Urbana Oct. 14.

Pair of Collinsville Natives enlist in Illinois Army National Guard

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:08:48 -0400

Pvt. Seth Carter and Pvt. Dontarius Powe, both of Collinsville, Illinois, enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard September 20 and 27, respectively, at the Military Entry Processing Station in St. Louis.

Sherman Resident Takes Reins as Battalion's Top NCO

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:05:57 -0400

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Behary of Sherman, Illinois, took responsibility as the top noncommissioned officer of the Illinois Army National Guard's 198th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion based in North Riverside, Ill.

Illinois National Guard's Civil Support Team Aids Chicago Marathon Safety

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:46:03 -0400

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Patrick J. DeGeorge, 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment