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Newly promoted Illinois Army National Guard Lt. Col. Zachary DeGroot, of Chatham, the Illinois Army National Guard’s state training officer, and Commander, 1st Battalion, 106th Assault Helicopter Regiment, thanks friends and family for their support throughout his more than 18 years of military service during a promotion ceremony July 16 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield.
Chatham Soldier Pins on Lieutenant Colonel Oak Leaves
By | July 18, 2024
Illinois Army National Guard Maj. Zachary DeGroot, of Chatham, the Illinois Army National Guard’s state training officer and commander of 1st Battalion, 106th Assault Helicopter Regiment, was promoted to lieutenant colonel in...

Kim Southworth talks about her son's love of the community during a dedication ceremony on July 6 as a section of State Highway 133 through Oakland, Illinois, was named the 1st Lt. Jared W. Southworth Highway. The dedication ceremony in the small downstate town included Southworth's family and friends, among them more than a dozen of those who served with Jared in the Illinois Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33d Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Jared, who was also an Oakland Police officer, was killed in action on Feb. 8, 2009 in Afghanistan.
Highway dedicated to Illinois Army National Guard 1st Lt Jared Southworth
By | July 9, 2024
Highway 133 through Oakland, Illinois, is now the 1st Lt. Jared W. Southworth Memorial Highway after a dedication ceremony, July 6, in the small downstate town with his family and friends, including more than a dozen of those...

Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers who served in the 1544th Transportation Company’s 2004 deployment to Iraq unveil the road sign designating Highway 40 through Casey as the Army Specialist Charles Lamb Memorial Highway at a ceremony June 26 at Casey Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5762 in Casey. Lamb, who grew up in Casey, was killed Sept. 5, 2004 during a mortar attack in Baghdad, Iraq.
Highway 40 Through Casey Honors Fallen Illinois National Guard Soldier, Hometown Hero
By Barbara Wilson, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office | June 28, 2024
U.S. Highway 40 through Casey, Illinois, is now the “Army Spc. Charles Lamb Memorial Highway” after a ceremony on June 26 at the Casey Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5762 nearly 20 years after the Illinois Army National Guard...

Gold Star daughter Nyzia Wilson pins colonel rank on Beth Roxworthy during her promotion ceremony. Roxworthy, the Commander of the Illinois Army National Guard's Chicago-based 34th Division Sustainment Brigade, spoke of what she learned during each stage of her military career from the value of friendship as a lower enlisted Soldier to the meaning of sacrifice from getting to know the Gold Star family of Sgt. Simone Robinson. Roxworthy was promoted to colonel on Friday, June 21, in Chicago. Roxworthy lives in Rochester, Illinois, and is a native of Crystal Lake, Illinois. Her parents, Donald and Jo Ellen Roxworthy of Crystal Lake, pinned the colonel rank on their daughter's left side.
Gold Star Family Pins Rank on National Guard Colonel and Friend
By | June 25, 2024
Col. Beth Roxworthy learned lessons throughout her life and military career...

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...

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