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Jennifer Hillyer is embraced by her friend, Sgt. 1st Class Misty Mesecher, following her retirement ceremony on January 9.

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Illinois Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Michael Servough presents a gift to Maj. Jennifer Hillyer on behalf of the soldiers she served with during her retirement ceremony on Jan. 9.

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Col. Jeff Hicks, the Deputy United States Property and Fiscal Officer Army, presents Maj. Jennifer Hillyer with a framed American Flag during her retirement ceremony on Jan. 9.

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Illinois Army National Guard Maj. Jennifer Hillyer embraces her friend, Sgt. 1st Class Misty Mesecher, after her retirement ceremony on Jan. 9.

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Hugo Costa, executive director for the Portuguese Space Agency, and U.S. Ambassador to Portugal John J. Arrigo pose for a photo.

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Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, The Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard, speaks during a ceremony formalizing the State Partnership Program agreement between the Illinois National Guard and the Portuguese military on Jan. 12.

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U.S. and Portuguese officials pose for a group photo after formalizing a State Partnership Program agreement between the Illinois National Guard and the Portuguese military in Lisbon on Jan. 12.

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General José Fonseca, Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Armed Forces, speaks at the State Partnership Program signing ceremony in Lisbon on Jan. 12. He called the agreement "a clear commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation" between the two nations.

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Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, The Adjutant General of Illinois, signs the formal agreement creating a State Partnership Program between the Illinois National Guard and the Portuguese military in Lisbon on Jan. 12.

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Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd of the Illinois National Guard and Portuguese Lt. Gen. Rui Freitas sign a formal agreement on Jan. 12, creating a State Partnership Program between their respective forces.

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Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd of the Illinois National Guard and Portuguese Lt. Gen. Rui Freitas shake hands after signing a State Partnership Program agreement in Lisbon on Jan. 12.

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During the State Partnership Program signing ceremony in Lisbon on Jan. 12, Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, Commander of the Illinois National Guard, said the agreement "highlights the strength of NATO and the enduring alliance between Portugal and the United States."

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Colonel Steven B. Rice of Morrison selected as the next Assistant Adjutant General – Air of the Illinois National Guard.

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Maj. (promotable) Benjamin Reeder, Commander of the 198th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, pins military medals on 725th Transportation Company Soldiers during the unit’s Welcome Home Ceremony.

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Illinois Army National Guard 725th Transportation Company Soldiers.

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Multiple Illinois Army National Guard 725th Transportation Company Soldiers were awarded military medals.

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Command Sgt. Maj. Kehinde Salami, Senior Enlisted Leader of the Illinois National Guard, discusses the excellent performance of Illinois Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Bryce.

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Capt. (promotable) Charles Smith, right, and 1st Sgt. Eric Daggett, left, listen to Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, The Adjutant General and Commander of the Illinois National Guard.

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The Illinois Army National Guard’s 725th Transportation Company held a Change of Command Ceremony after its Welcome Home Ceremony.

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Posing for a photo after the 725th Transportation Company Welcome Home Ceremony.

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