10 May 2018

Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen mark organization's 295th birthday

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (05/09/2018) (readMedia)-- Springfield, Ill. – Soldiers and Airmen of the Illinois National Guard gathered to celebrate the 295th birthday of the organization, at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, on May 9. The Adjutant General, Illinois National Guard, Richard J. Hayes Jr., of Springfield, Illinois, joined one of Illinois National Guard's newest recruits Pvt.

19 Feb 2018

National Guard Soldiers Serve Thousands of Families in Moments of Grief

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (01/05/2018) (readMedia)-- Story by: Sgt. Stephen L. Gifford, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs

09 Feb 2018

Illinois National Guard Soldier awarded Legion of Merit for dedicated Service

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (02/09/2018) (readMedia)-- Springfield, Ill. – Illinois Army National Guard Col.(ret) Robert Roth of Springfield, Illinois, was awarded the Legion of Merit for his 30 years of dedicated service in a ceremony at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, Feb. 6.

The Legion of Merit is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.

09 Feb 2018

Illinois National Guard Soldier escorts Gold Star Daughter to Father-Daughter Dance

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (02/08/2018) (readMedia)-- Story by Staff Sgt. Robert R. Adams, Illinois National Guard, Public Affairs

24 Jan 2018

Illinois Army National Guard Colonel to Receive Promotion, New Assignment

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (01/17/2018) (readMedia)-- Springfield, Ill. – The Illinois Army National Guard announced Jan. 16 that Col. Eric Little of Springfield, Illinois, was selected to serve as the National Guard Bureau Deputy Director of Programs, Analysis and Evaluations and will be promoted to brigadier general.

Little has served as the Illinois Army National Guard's Chief of Staff since March 2016.

21 Dec 2017

Illinois National Guard Airmen Return From Hurricane Relief Duty in Puerto Rico

By Illinois National Guard

Airmen from Springfield, Peoria and Scott Air Force Base

EDWARDSVILLE, IL (12/15/2017) (readMedia)-- Approximately 35 Airmen from the Illinois Air National Guard's Springfield-based 183nd Wing, Peoria-based 182nd Airlift Wing and the 126th Air Refueling Wing on Scott Air Force Base who were performing hurricane relief missions in Puerto Rico returned to Illinois last night (Dec. 14) aboard one of the 126th Air Refueling Wing's KC-135 aircraft.

14 Nov 2017

Illinois National Guard deploys Soldiers to Afghanistan

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (11/09/2017) (readMedia)-- Springfield, Illinois – The Illinois National Guard is sending a team of Soldiers to Afghanistan as part of a mission supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel. The soldiers will train and work side-by-side with their Polish counterparts.

08 Nov 2017

176th Cyber Protection Team Activates in Bloomington

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (11/05/2017) (readMedia)-- The 176th Cyber Protection Team was honored in a ceremony recognizing the group's official activation at the Illinois National Guard's Armory in Bloomington, Illinois on Nov. 5. Maj. Gen. Richard J. Hayes, the Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, presided over the ceremony that included nearly 20 military members, as well as Congressman Darin Lahood and State Representative Dan Brady.

16 Oct 2017

Sparta Army National Guard Firefighting Team Mobilizes for Iraq

By Illinois National Guard

SPARTA, IL (10/16/2017) (readMedia)

WHO:

• Illinois Army National Guard's 661st Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team based in Sparta, Illinois.

WHAT:

• A mobilization ceremony is scheduled for a team of Soldiers who will deploy to Iraq.

WHEN/WHERE:

• Oct. 18 at 11 a.m.

18 Sep 2017

Illinois National Guard Soldiers ride to remember fallen Servicemembers as part of Gold Star 500

By Illinois National Guard

Media and public invited to events to help tell the story of Illinois' heroes Sept. 20-23

SPRINGFIELD, IL (09/18/2017) (readMedia)-- WHO:

• Illinois National Guard Veterans

• Illinois National Guard Survivor Outreach Services

WHAT:

• 34 Veterans will ride bicycles during a four-day endurance ride, traveling a 500-mile journey from Cairo, Illinois to St. Charles, Illinois, as part of the Gold Star 500.

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