Col. David Helfrich gives his outgoing remarks during the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade's Change of Command ceremony in Normal, Illinois, on Jan. 10, 2026.
260110-A-WC816-4103.JPG Photo By: Sgt. David Ervin

Normal, Ill. - Col. David Helfrich, outgoing commander of the Illinois Army National Guard’s 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, delivers remarks during the brigade’s Change of Command ceremony at the 404th MEB Brigade Ball in Normal, Illinois, Jan. 10, 2026. Helfrich concluded his command after leading the brigade through domestic operations, overseas deployments, and large-scale training missions. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. David Ervin, 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Illinois Army National Guard)


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