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Dixon Colonel Retires After 35 Years of Service
December 8, 2020 — A small group of friends and family gathered at the Illinois National Guard Armory in Dixon, Illinois, to celebrate the career of Col. Gerald Newman on Dec. 5. “It’s fitting that we’re here at the place it all started,” said Newman. “My military career started right here in an office upstairs. It makes sense that it comes to a close here too.” The retirement of a senior officer is typically a large event, but Col. Newman kept the event small and adhered to all the current COVID-19 safety protocols. ... MORE

Athens Soldier Appointed First Sergeant of Springfield-based Illinois Army National Guard Unit
October 27, 2020 — Illinois Army National Guard Master Sgt. Clint Murphy, of Athens, Illinois, was appointed as First Sergeant, Company C, 634th Brigade Support Battalion, based in Springfield, Illinois. Murphy was pinned at a ceremony Oct. 23 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois... MORE

Army Combat Fitness Test Training Team Visits Illinois Army National Guard
October 23, 2020 — For the first time since 1980, the U.S. Army will use a different method to test the physical readiness of its active duty, Reserve and National Guard forces. On Oct. 1, the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) became the testing method of record... MORE

Deployed Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers Receive Combat Service Patch
October 23, 2020 — In a time-honored tradition, Soldiers from the Bilateral Embedded Staff Team A25, received combat patches for their overseas deployment during recent ceremonies in the U.S. Army Central Command area of responsibility... MORE

Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy Has More Cadets Test Positive for COVID-19
October 22, 2020 — Following the recommendations of the Champaign - Urbana Public Health District, Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy has re-tested the cadets who had tested negative last week for COVID-19... MORE

World War II Medals Recovered in Texas Returned to Illinois Family
October 20, 2020 — The Illinois National Guard returned seven World War II medals recovered in Texas to an Illinois family in a brief ceremony at the Illinois National Guard armory in Machesney Park, Illinois, Oct. 20... MORE

Forreston Soldier Promoted to Sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard
October 18, 2020 — Illinois Army National Guard Soldier Timothy Gronewold, of Forreston, Illinois, was promoted to Sergeant Oct. 18 at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois... MORE

Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy Has Several Cadets Test Positive for COVID-19
October 16, 2020 — Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy has had 29 cadets and five staff members test positive for COVID-19... MORE

Champaign Soldier Assumes command of Chicago unit
October 16, 2020 — Lt. Col. Timothy Newman, of Champaign, Illinois, assumed command of the 108th Sustainment Brigade, during a ceremony at the Northwest Armory, Kedzie Ave., Chicago, Illinois, on Sep. 12... MORE

Franklin Soldier Promoted to Colonel in Illinois Army National Guard
October 15, 2020 — Illinois Army National Guard Soldier Kevin G. Little, of Franklin, Illinois, was promoted to colonel in a ceremony at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, Oct. 15... MORE

Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan Led Unit That Won Secretary of Defense Logistics Award

Athens Soldier Appointed First Sergeant of Springfield-based Illinois Army National Guard Unit

Army Combat Fitness Test Training Team Visits Illinois Army National Guard

Deployed Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers Receive Combat Service Patch

Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy Has More Cadets Test Positive for COVID-19

World War II Medals Recovered in Texas Returned to Illinois Family

Forreston Soldier Promoted to Sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard

Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy Has Several Cadets Test Positive for COVID-19

Champaign Soldier Assumes command of Chicago unit

Franklin Soldier Promoted to Colonel in Illinois Army National Guard

Pleasant Plains Soldier Promoted to Sergeant First Class

Petersburg Soldier Retires from Illinois Army National Guard

Bourbonnais Soldier Retires from Illinois Army National Guard

Illinois Army National Guard To Aid California Firefighting Operations

Illinois Army National Guard Hosts Region IV Best Warrior Competition

Six Soldiers Inducted into Illinois Army National Guard OCS Hall of Fame

Illinois Army National Guard Welcomes New Commissioned Officers

Springfield Colonel Assumes Command of 129th Regiment

Springfield Army National Guard Soldier Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

Deployed Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers Receive Combat Service Patch

Eastridge Promoted to Colonel in Illinois Army National Guard

Soldiers from Glen Carbon and Elburn take Top Honors at Illinois National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition

Freeport-based 333rd Military Police Company Returns from Deployment

Unprecedented Year for the Illinois National Guard

Specialized Illinois Army National Guard Unit Returns from Deployment

Illinois Army National Guard Helps to Recruit 10,000 in Three Days

Illinois Army National Guard Cavalry Troops Mobilize for Africa Mission

Specialized Illinois National Guard Unit Deploys for Overseas Mission

Chicago-based Soldiers Return from Duty in Middle East

Swansea, Illinois National Guardsman Appointed Director of Operations - Illinois Air National Guard

GOVERNOR ACTIVATES APPROXIMATELY 60 ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS FOR FLOOD RESPONSE

GOVERNOR ACTIVATES ABOUT 250 ADDITIONAL ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS FOR COVID-19 TESTING SITE OPERATIONS

POSITIVE COVID-19 TEST? YOU MAY STILL ENLIST IN THE ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD

Family, Co-workers Finding New Ways to Move Forward Following Coronavirus Deaths

Illinois National Guard Will End Missions at Developmental Centers Late Monday

Polish Military Medical Personnel Join Illinois' COVID-19 Response Efforts

Governor Activates about 190 Additional Illinois National Guard members for COVID-19 Response Operations

Chicago-based 1-178th Battalion Returns from Deployment

Governor Activates about 210 Additional Illinois National Guard Members for COVID-19 Response Operations

Illinois Air National Guard supports COVID-19 Alternate Housing Facilities

Governor Activates about 80 additional Illinois National Guard Members for COVID-19 Response Operations

Governor activates 90 additional Illinois National Guard Members for COVID-19 Support operations

Governor activates 30 Soldiers to assist with COVID-19 support at Stateville Correctional Facility

Governor Activates Springfield Army National Guard Unit to assist at COVID-19 testing site in Bloomington

Governor activates 115 additional National Guard members for COVID-19 operations throughout state

Governor activates Metro-east Air National Guard unit, operations ramp up in central Illinois

Illinois Army National Guard develops creative ways to meet recruiting goals

Illinois National Guard and Department of Military Affairs take precautions to limit spread of COVID-19

Aurora Selected State Command Chief of Illinois Air National Guard

Miller Pins on Colonel Eagles

Silvasy Promoted to Brigadier General

Glisson Retires After 32-Year Military Career

Boyd Selected for Promotion to Brigadier General, Appointed as Assistant Chief of Staff, Joint Logistics, US Forces Korea

Price Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Illinois Army National Guard

Siblings Promoted in Illinois National Guard

Petersburg Soldier Receives Award for Meritorious Service

Adjutant General addresses Cyber Law Course

Illinois Army National Guard Offers $20,000 Bonus to Select Soldiers

Bloomington's Rivera Jr. Graduates Officers Course, Earns Leadership Award

PNC Bank Supervisors Recognized for Support of National Guard Soldiers

Illinois National Guard hosts Fallen Heroes Remembrance in Kankakee

Springfield Soldier retires after 25 years

Charleston Soldier promoted

Elmwood Soldier promoted

Joliet Soldier promoted

Illinois National Guard awards Medal of Military Merit to Plainfield Soldier

Rochester Soldier retires from Illinois Army National Guard

ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD UNIT NOTIFIED OF MISSIONS TO AFRICA

ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD UNIT NOTIFIED OF CYBER COMMAND MISSION

Illinois National Guard joins Veterans at Oak Ridge Cemetery for WWI Memorial Rededication

ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIER PROMOTED TO CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 4

IMPROVEMENT IN ACQUISITION PROCESS NETS ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD AWARDS

Rising Thunder is a 'Run' Away Hit

Illinois Guardsman extends Short line of service

Infantryman Finds Brotherhood in Illinois National Guard

Illinois National Guard Transporters Deliver Success at Rising Thunder

Illinois, Japanese Snipers Hone Skills Together

Orchestra of Artillery: Illinois Guard Drops the Hits at Rising Thunder

178th Infantry Regiment Walks Into Training at Rising Thunder

Women's Veterans Center Dedicated to Fallen Illinois National Guard Soldier