Col. Jessica McPherson poses for a photo with a guest at the 404th MEB Brigade Ball in Normal, Illinois, Jan. 10, 2026.
260110-A-WC816-3530.JPG Photo By: Sgt. David Ervin

Normal, Ill. - Col. Jessica McPherson, incoming commander of the Illinois Army National Guard’s 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, poses for a photo with a guest during the 404th MEB Brigade Ball in Normal, Illinois, Jan. 10, 2026. The annual ball brought Soldiers, families, and leaders together to celebrate the brigade’s history and mark the formal transition of command. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. David Ervin, 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Illinois Army National Guard)


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