Staff Sgt. Christopher P. Kelnhofer stands at the position of attention during his retirement ceremony at the Illinois Military Academy in Springfield, Illinois, Feb. 22.
260222-A-XJ169-2720.JPG Photo By: 2nd Lt. Trenton Fouche

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - Staff Sgt. Christopher P. Kelnhofer stands at the position of attention during his retirement ceremony at the Illinois Military Academy in Springfield, Illinois, Feb. 22, 2026. Kelnhofer officially retired after 23 years of military service. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Trenton Fouche, Joint Force Headquarters – Illinois National Guard)


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