SINAI, EGYPT (01/24/2011)(readMedia)-- Two Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers were promoted while their unit was deployed to Sinai, Egypt.
Approximately 440 Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery Regiment in Milan, Galesburg and Macomb were mobilized in May for a one-year deployment to Sinai, Egypt. The unit is expected to return home around Memorial Day.
The Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers are part of the Multinational Force and Observers. The international peacekeeping force oversees the terms of the 1979 peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.
- Sgt. Brian Kohrt, of Port Byron, with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion 123rd Field Artillery is promoted to the rank of staff sergeant Jan. 17, while deployed to Sinai, Egypt.
- Pfc. Kristy Rolfs of Milan, with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery is promoted to the rank of specialist Jan. 17 while deployed to Sinai, Egypt
