Command Sgt. Maj. Dena Ballowe of Litchfield, Illinois has been named to serve in the most senior enlisted position in the Illinois National Guard as the Senior Enlisted Leader effective July 1, the first woman to serve in the position. Illinois Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Richard Neely appointed Ballowe to the three year position. (Department of the Army photo)
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Springfield, IL - Command Sgt. Maj. Dena Ballowe of Litchfield, Illinois has been named to serve in the most senior enlisted position in the Illinois National Guard as the Senior Enlisted Leader effective July 1, the first woman to serve in the position. Illinois Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Richard Neely appointed Ballowe to the three year position. (Department of the Army photo)


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