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Soldiers from 2-130th Infantry Regiment hone their skills in counter UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) training at McGregor Range, N.M. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and tactical expertise, they stay ahead of emerging threats to ensure war fighting success and national security.

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Soldiers from 2-130th Infantry Regiment hone their skills in counter UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) training at McGregor Range, N.M. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and tactical expertise, they stay ahead of emerging threats to ensure war fighting success and national security.

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Soldiers from 2-130th Infantry Regiment hone their skills in counter UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) training at McGregor Range, N.M. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and tactical expertise, they stay ahead of emerging threats to ensure war fighting success and national security.

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Soldiers from 2-130th Infantry Regiment hone their skills in counter UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) training at McGregor Range, N.M. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and tactical expertise, they stay ahead of emerging threats to ensure war fighting success and national security.

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Staff Sgt. Quentin Corrington, of Peoria and a native of Decatur, is featured a documentary ‘Brothers After War’ in which Corrington talks about his deployment to Afghanistan, and how his uncles’ military service influenced his decision to serve his country. (Photo provided)

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Staff Sgt. Quentin Corrington, left, of Peoria, was selected as the 2024 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for the 34th Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade. Corrington, a native of Decatur, is featured a documentary ‘Brothers After War’ in which Corrington talks about his deployment to Afghanistan, and how his uncles’ military service influenced his decision to serve his country. (Photo provided)

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Sgt. Quentin Corrington of Peoria, Illinois, hikes the 12-mile road march during the Illinois Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition, April 12-14, at Sparta Training Area in Sparta, Illinois.

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Capt. John Kuhn, Commander, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, based in West Frankfort, addresses Soldiers during the unit’s mobilization ceremony Feb. 9 in West Frankfort.

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Soldiers from Company B, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, based in West Frankfort, stand in formation during the unit’s mobilization ceremony Feb. 9. Approximately 550 Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry, mobilized for a deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

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Brig. Gen. Lenny Williams, Assistant Adjutant General – Army, and Commander of the Illinois Army National Guard, renders a salute to Company C 1st Sgt. Dylan Short, during the unit’s mobilization ceremony Feb. 9 in Litchfield.

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Soldiers from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, based in Litchfield, stand in formation during the unit’s mobilization ceremony Feb. 9.

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Capt. Marcus Bellone, Commander, Company D, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, based in Mount Vernon, addresses Soldiers during the unit’s mobilization ceremony Feb. 8 in Marion.

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Soldiers from Company D, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, based in Mount Vernon, stand in formation during the unit’s mobilization ceremony Feb. 8.

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1st Lt. Sean Harris, Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, based in Marion, addresses Soldiers during the unit’s mobilization ceremony Feb. 8 in Marion.

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Brig. Gen. Lenny Williams, Assistant Adjutant General – Army, and Commander of the Illinois Army National Guard, addresses Soldiers and families during Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment’s mobilization ceremony Feb. 8 in Marion.

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Sgt. Evan Oliver, fire team leader and training noncommissioned officer for Company B, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, based in Effingham, with wife, Anna, was among the approximately 130 Soldiers from Company B honored at a mobilization ceremony Feb. 8 in Effingham.

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Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, The Adjutant General of Illinois, and Commander of the Illinois National Guard, presents Capt. Andrew Klein, Commander, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment with the Illinois state flag during the unit’s mobilization ceremony Feb. 8 in Effingham.

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Spc. Abiodun Mogaji, center, received a coin from Brig. Gen. Lenny Williams, Commander of the Illinois Army National Guard.

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Capt. Cameron Ward, Commander of the Illinois Army National Guard’s 1863rd Financial Management Support Detachment

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1st Lt. Patrick LeBlanc served as master of ceremonies for the Illinois Army National Guard's 1863rd Financial Management Support Detachment Welcome Home Ceremony, Feb. 2, in Oak Brook, Illinois.

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