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Seven-Year-Old Jamir Gibbs of Marion, Illinois, stands in front of the formation with 1st Sgt. Beau Detrick of November Company, Recruit Sustainment Program, Illinois Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Command. Jamir was promoted to
Seven-Year-Old Made Honorary First Sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard for Courage Against Cancer
By | June 13, 2024
Several months ago, 7-year-old Jamir Gibbs was suffering from bacterial meningitis related to his struggle with leukemia.It was hard, and painful, and her son was tired and getting discouraged, said Jamir's mother, Amanda...

Soldiers with Company A, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard, huddle around Sgt. 1st Class Paul Minder, platoon sergeant, Company A, before a mobilization ceremony in Peoria, Illinois, June 4, 2024. The battalion’s mission while forward deployed to six different countries within Southwest Asia will be to secure and protect U.S. and allied forces, as well as to train with allies in the region.
Approximately 550 Illinois National Guard Soldiers Activated for Overseas Mission
By | June 12, 2024
Approximately 550 Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment and Company B, 766th Engineer Brigade, based in Marseilles, were joined by family and friends at mobilization ceremonies in...

Newly promoted First Sgt. Beau Detrick, of Marion, the senior enlisted leader for Company N, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Illinois Army National Guard, thanks friends and family for their support during a promotion ceremony May 24 at the Illinois State Military Museum, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.
Marion Soldier Promoted to First Sergeant
By | June 4, 2024
Beau Detrick of Marion, team leader for the Illinois Army National Guard’s Company N, Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRB), was promoted to the rank of first sergeant in a ceremony at the Illinois State Military Museum,...

Newly promoted Maj. Tarah McClain, Executive Officer, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Illinois Army National Guard, thanks her family, friends, and fellow Soldiers for their support throughout her career during a promotion ceremony May 31 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield. McClain enlisted in the ILARNG in 2001 and was commissioned through the ILARNG Officer Candidate School in 2013.
Springfield Soldier Promoted to Major
By | June 4, 2024
Tarah McClain of Springfield, the Executive Officer for the Illinois Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion was promoted to major during a ceremony May 31 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln,...

ESGR State Chair Laurie Silvey presents Jennifer Brumbick of East St. Louis School District 189 - James Avant Elementary School (#eaststlouis) with the Pro Patria Award, one of the highest level Illinois ESGR awards. The school was nominated by one of its teachers, Army Reserve Lt. Col. Nina McLean who received a tremendous amount of support from the school and its leadership during a recent deployment. Brig. Gen. Dan McDonough, the Assistant Adjutant General - Air of the Illinois National Guard and Commander of the Illinois Air National Guard, was the keynote speaker for the Illinois Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Awards Banquet, May 17, at the Marriott in Normal, Illinois. The banquet honored employers throughout the state who have helped their National Guard and Reserve employees serve and defend their communities and nation. By supporting their service members, these employers are also defending our nation, McDonough said.
Illinois ESGR Awards Banquet Honors Employers who Support Their National Guard, Reserve Employees
By | May 21, 2024
Brig. Gen. Dan McDonough, the Assistant Adjutant General - Air of the Illinois National Guard and Commander of the Illinois Air National Guard, was the keynote speaker for the Illinois Employer Support of the Guard and...

Col. Shawn Strahle of Chatham has been selected as the Commander of the Illinois Air National Guard’s 183rd Wing based in Springfield. Strahle, who has served as the wing’s deputy commander since September 2023, will assume command of the wing on June 1 from Col. Robert Gellner of Sherman.
Colonel Shawn Strahle of Chatham to Command Springfield's 183rd Wing
By | May 20, 2024
Col. Shawn Strahle of Chatham has been selected as the Commander of the Illinois Air National Guard’s 183rd Wing based in Springfield...

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