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Master Sgt. Joshuah Carlile, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, addresses friends and family attending his retirement ceremony Sept. 12 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.

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Col. Daniel Reichen, of Springfield, Illinois, receives the 129th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) colors from Maj. Gen. Michael Zerbonia, of Chatham, Illinois, Assistant Adjutant General – Army and Commander, Illinois Army National Guard, during the 129th’s change of command ceremony Aug. 23 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.

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Command Sgt. Major Mary Dixon, of Chapin, Illinois, Commandant, 129th Regiment (RTI), based in Springfield, Illinois, presents Col. Lenny Williams, of Dyer, Indiana, with a gift from the Regiment during a change of command ceremony Aug. 23 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.

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Maj. Gen. Michael Zerbonia, of Chatham, Illinois, Assistant Adjutant General-Army and Commander, Illinois Army National Guard, offers advice to the newly commissioned second lieutenants during the Illinois Army National Guard Officer Candidate School Commissioning ceremony Aug. 23 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.

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Brig. Gen. Richard Neely, of Springfield, Illinois, the Adjutant General, Illinois National Guard, addresses the newly commissioned second lieutenants during the Illinois Army National Guard Officer Candidate School Commissioning ceremony Aug. 23 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.

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Eight Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers graduated from the ILARNG Officer Candidate School during a ceremony Aug. 23 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.

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Sgt. 1st Class Jacob McElyea, of West Frankfort, Illinois, who chose to hip pocket his commission, received the Leadership Award and the Erickson Award, which is presented to the new lieutenant who signifies distinguished leadership and academic ability.

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The 2020 graduates of the Illinois Army National Guard’s Officer Candidate School recite the oath of office during the OCS Commissioning ceremony Aug. 23 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.

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Staff Sgt. Anthony Miller, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard

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Spc. Jakob Ellingson, 114th Transportation Company, Minnesota Army National Guard

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Region IV Best Warrior winners Spc. Jakob Ellingson, Soldier of the Year, and Staff Sgt. Anthony Miller, Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, pose with the five State Command Sergeants Major of Region IV.

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Lt. Col. Timothy Tyler, of Chatham, Illinois

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Lt. Col. Jessica McPherson, of Springfield, Illinois

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Lt. Col. David Malenfant, of Springfield, Illinois

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Lt. Col. Justin Kramer, of Lone Rock, Wisconsin

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Lt. Col. Jason Celletti, of Springfield, Illinois

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Lt. Col. Jason Carter, of Bloomington, Illinois

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The Illinois Army National Guard Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame Board inducted its 2020 inductees Aug. 23 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.

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Staff Sgt. Alexander Koroyanis, of Loda, Illinois, squad leader for Company B, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, based in Effingham, Illinois, presents Sgt. Joseph Eck, of Owensville, Indiana, with his combat patch during the ceremony.

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Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffery Sowash, of Springfield, Missouri, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment’s senior enlisted leader, presents 1st Lt. Mike Ferrer, of Fairview Heights, Illinois, with his combat patch which will be displayed on his right shoulder.

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