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Illinois National Guard Soldier Becomes Naturalized U.S. Citizen During Ceremony
Illinois National Guard Soldier Becomes Naturalized U.S. Citizen During Ceremony
Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers Support Bright Star 25 in Egypt
Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers Support Bright Star 25 in Egypt
Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers Support Bright Star 25 in Egypt
Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers Support Bright Star 25 in Egypt
Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers Support Bright Star 25 in Egypt
Pvt. 1st Class Brayden Mosoff Competes in Infantry Team Match at TAG Match 2025
933rd MP Company Soldiers Reload for Infantry Team Match at TAG Match 2025
Pvt. 1st Class Alexis Carmona Reloads for Infantry Team Match at TAG Match 2025
Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers fire pistols during the TAG 25 competition at Marseilles Training Center, Aug. 21, 2025.
Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers engage targets during the TAG 25 competition at Marseilles Training Center, Aug. 21, 2025.
Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers compete in the TAG team pistol event at Marseilles Training Center, Aug. 21, 2025.
Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers fire during the TAG 25 competition at Marseilles, Aug. 21, 2025.
Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers fire during the TAG 25 competition, Aug. 21, 2025.
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Illinois Army National Guard Spc. Adiodun Lucas recites the oath of citizenship during a naturalization ceremony Sept. 15 at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago. Lucas, who immigrated to the United States in 2011, enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard in 2024.
Illinois National Guard Soldier Becomes Naturalized U.S. Citizen During Ceremony
By | Sept. 18, 2025
An Illinois Army National Guard Soldier was among 97 individuals from 36 countries to become naturalized U.S. citizens in a ceremony Sept. 15 at the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division,...
Egyptian Army Lt. Col. Raouf Mohamed discusses the upcoming Command Post Exercise (CPX) with Illinois Army National Guard Capt. Jurl Vinegar on Sept. 3 during Bright Star 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt. The two officers work together in the higher headquarters Fires Cell during the multinational exercise. The exercise brings together forces from across the globe, underscoring the United States' enduring commitment to working alongside Egypt and partner nations to strengthen collective security and promote regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Brad Leighton, Illinois National Guard)
Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers Support Bright Star 25 in Egypt
By | Sept. 18, 2025
Approximately 40 Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers supported Bright Star 25's Command Post Exercise in Egypt...
Illinois Army National Guardsmen shoot pistols at the targets during the annual TAG 25 competition at the Marseilles Training Center in Marseilles, IL, on Aug 21, 2025. This competition highlights how soldiers shooting, moving, and communicating during a simulated combat setting.
Illinois National Guardsmen Compete in the Annual TAG Match 2025 to Test and Enhance Marksmanship
By Spc. Kristel Cordero | Aug. 28, 2025
Illinois National Guardsmen gathered at the Marseilles Training Center, IL, this week to compete in the annual The Adjutant General’s Match (TAG) on Aug. 18-22, 2025. The TAG Match 25 is a marksmanship competition that...
Illinois Army National Guardsmen Sgt. Daniel Priest, Spc. Christian Lis, Pvt. 1st Class Alexis Carmona, and Pvt. 1st Class Brayden Mosoff from the 933rd Military Police Company, reload ammunition for the Infantry Team Match event during the annual TAG Match 2025 competition at Marseilles Training Center in Marseilles, IL, on Aug. 20, 2025. This competition is run to ensure weapon skills to promote utmost soldier readiness and lethality. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Kristel Cordero)
Two childhood friends from the Illinois Army National Guard compete together in the ILNG TAG Match 2025
By Spc. Kristel Cordero | Aug. 26, 2025
Two childhood friends from the Illinois Army National Guard compete together in the annualIllinois The Adjutant General 2025 shooting competition at Marseilles Training Center in Marseilles, Aug. 18-22,2025. TAG Match 2025...
Ashley Leek has been appointed as the next director of the Illinois National Guard-administered Lincoln's ChalleNGe Program in Rantoul, Illinois. Director Leek holds a master’s degree in behavioral science with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis and a bachelor’s degree in business and leadership management. She is a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), a Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, and a Safety Care Behavioral Safety Trainer. She is also trained in person-centered care and the development of trauma-informed environments. With over a decade of experience in youth services, disability advocacy, crisis intervention, and leadership development, she brings both hands-on expertise and strategic insight to her role.
Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy Welcomes New Director
By Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton | Aug. 22, 2025
Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy proudly welcomes its new director, Ashley Leek, whose leadership brings renewed energy, experience, and a steadfast commitment to transforming the lives of Illinois youth.With a background rooted...
Brig. Gen. Michael Eastridge, Deputy Assistant General Adjutant General, Illinois Army National Guard, handed over the brigade colors to Col. Michael R. Kowalski, incoming 33d IBCT commander, at the 33d IBCT change of command ceremony held in Urbana, Ill., on Aug. 17, 2025. The ceremony symbolizes the transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander.
Elmhurst, Ill.. Officer Takes Command of Illinois Army National Guard Infantry Brigade
By Sgt. 1st Class Katie Grandori | Aug. 18, 2025
On Aug. 17, 2025, in Urbana, Ill., the 33d Infantry Brigade Combat Team held a change of command ceremony honoring outgoing commander Col. Seth Hible and welcoming incoming commander Col. Michael Kowalski. The ceremony...
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