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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nick Winter, 182nd Airlift Wing, discusses ammo storage capabilities with his Polish counterparts at Krakow, Poland, Oct. 21, 2024. Winter was part of a group in Poland as part of an Expeditionary Site Survey that checked Polish bases for their capabilities and runway strength for future use by U.S., Allied and partner forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Brian Ellison)
Illinois, Ohio Guard Teams Survey Polish Bases with USAFE
By By Master Sgt. Brian Ellison, 126th Air Refueling Wing | Nov. 5, 2024
Members from the Illinois Air National Guard, Ohio Air National Guard and U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) conducted expeditionary site planning surveys at three Polish military airbases and one commercial airport during a...

Gov. JB Pritzker and Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, The Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard, present a state of Illinois flag to Capt. Charles Smith III, Commander of the 725th Transportation Company to carry with them on their deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility
Machesney Park-based Transportation Company readies to “Fuel the Fight” during deployment to U.S. European Command
By | Oct. 28, 2024
“Go show the world you are trained, disciplined, and Soldiers proudly representing the state of Illinois.” With those words from Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, The Adjutant General of Illinois, and Commander of the Illinois National...

Liane Kelly, left, and Morgan Kelly, wife and daughter of newly-promoted Brig. Gen. Lenny Williams, Assistant Adjutant General – Army and Commander of the Illinois Army National Guard, pin brigadier general stars on his uniform during a promotion ceremony Oct. 11 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield.
ILARNG Commander Promoted to Brigadier General
By | Oct. 16, 2024
Twenty-four years after commissioning as a second lieutenant through the Illinois Army National Guard’s Officer Candidate School, Lenny Williams, Assistant Adjutant General-Army and Commander of the Illinois Army National...

Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, The Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard, presents Illinois Army National Guard Pfc. Harry Jerele’s funeral flag to Rosemarie Dillon, the 89-year-old niece, and Jerele’s primary next of kin.
Illinois Army National Guard Soldier Laid to Rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Nearly 82 Years After His Death in POW Camp
By | Oct. 16, 2024
With the thanks of a grateful nation, Illinois Army National Guard Pfc. Harry Jerele was laid to rest with full military honors at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Oct. 4.Jerele’s primary next of kin, his 89-year-old...

Lt. Col. Zachary DeGroot, of Chatham, 1st Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment’s new commander, salutes at the end of the battalion’s change of command ceremony Oct. 5 in Peoria.
Chatham Soldier Assumes Command of Aviation Battalion
By | Oct. 16, 2024
In a ceremony steeped in rich military tradition, Lt. Col. Jason Celletti, of Springfield, relinquished command of 1st Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment to Lt. Col. Zachary DeGroot, of Chatham, Oct. 5 at the battalion’s...

Rosemarie Dillon, of Batavia, the 89-year-old niece and primary next of kin of Illinois Army National Guard Pfc. Harry Jerele, touches his flag draped casket after it arrives at O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, Oct. 1. Jerele was a World War II Prisoner of War who died in captivity in 1943. DPAA announced in December his remains had been identified. Jerele will be laid to rest at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood Oct. 4 with full military honors.
Remains of WWII Illinois Army National Guard Soldier Return to Illinois After Nearly 84 Years
By Barbara Wilson, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office | Oct. 2, 2024
Illinois Army National Guard Pfc. Harry Jerele, of Berkeley, Illinois, is finally home, nearly 84 years after Company B, 192nd Tank Battalion, based in Maywood, was activated for federal service, Nov. 25, 1940. The...

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