U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Ray Welsch, a Crew Chief
U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Ray Welsch, a Crew Chief with the 126th Air Refueling Wing, based at Scott Air Force Base, asks Brig. Gen. Richard Neely, the Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, a que... More
Sgt. Joel Rush, of Freeburg, Illinois, receives a
Sgt. Joel Rush, of Freeburg, Illinois, receives a Certificate from Lt. Col. Brad Leighton, Commander, 1st Battalion, 129th Regiment (RTI) during the Motor Transport Operator Reclassification Course graduation c... More
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery Regiment place sandbags along the levee system near Winchester, Illinois. The Soldiers were called to State Active Duty by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to assi... More
The Illinois Army National Guard’s 144th Army Band
The Illinois Army National Guard’s 144th Army Band on North Street Beach in Chicago during a filming of Good Morning America August 15, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patrick J. DeGeorge, 139th Mobil... More
Spc. Jordan Dietrich, of Illinois, receives a Certificate
Spc. Jordan Dietrich, of Illinois, receives a Certificate from Lt. Col. Brad Leighton, Commander, 1st Battalion, 129th Regiment (RTI) during the Motor Transport Operator Reclassification Course graduation cerem... More
Illinois National Guard members board aircraft for
Illinois National Guard members board aircraft for transport from the Greater Peoria Air National Guard Base, Peoria, Ill., Jan. 29, 2021, at the request of the U.S. Department of Defense and Illinois Governor ... More
Illinois National Guard members board aircraft for
Illinois National Guard members board aircraft for transport from the Greater Peoria Air National Guard Base, Peoria, Ill., Jan. 29, 2021, at the request of the U.S. Department of Defense and Illinois Governor ... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Craig Thurman, second from
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Craig Thurman, second from right, an aircraft loadmaster with the 182nd Operations Support Squadron, Illinois Air National Guard, poses for a photo with ANG command chief Chief Master... More
Illinois Soldier assists at crash scene in Quincy
Staff Sgt. Jason Lawrence of Warsaw, Illinois, an Illinois National Guard recruiter based in Quincy, Illinois, was among the first to respond to an afternoon crash May 25 in Quincy, Illinois. (Courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Major, Tiffany Haselhorst (left), from
U.S. Air Force Major, Tiffany Haselhorst (left), from the 183d Wing, Springfield, Illinois meets with Kasie Mathena (middle), a contractor with AECOM at McCormick Place Convention Center in response to the COVI... More
U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Jordan Wright, an Airman
U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Jordan Wright, an Airman from the 217th Engineering and Instillation Squadron with the 183d Wing, based in Springfield, Ill., removes cots from a wing dedicated to elderly patients... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Amn. Koami Kunakey from the 182nd
U.S. Air Force Senior Amn. Koami Kunakey from the 182nd Airlift Wing, based out of Peoria, Ill., places beds in treatment cubicles at the McCormick Place Convention Center in response to the COVID-19 pandemic i... More
Illinois Governor welcomes returning troops
Illinois Governor Bruce V. Rauner welcomes Illinois National Guard soldiers from the 933rd Military Police Company as they deplane from a KC-135 aircraft in Peoria, Ill., Dec. 2, 2017 upon their return from se... More
Retired Maj. Gen. Randal Thomas, of Springfield, Illinois,
Retired Maj. Gen. Randal Thomas, of Springfield, Illinois, a former Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard administers a ceremonial swearing- in to service to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of th... More
Two World War I reenactors from the Illinois State
Two World War I reenactors from the Illinois State Military Museum stand alongside a commemorative wreath during a ceremony at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois April 6. The ceremony marke... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion 178th Infantry
U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion 178th Infantry Regiment, an infantry regiment with the Illinois National Guard, returned home after serving in the U.S. Central Command Area, April 19, 2020, Chicago. The 1... More
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 178 Infantry Regiment,
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 178 Infantry Regiment, practice squad based movement drills during a pre-mobilization training event at the Marseilles Training Area, Marseilles, Illinois, May 21, 2019. Soldiers ... More
Col. Christopher Lawson, commander of the Bilateral
Col. Christopher Lawson, commander of the Bilateral Embedded Staff Team (BEST) A11 speaks during a Freedom Salute Ceremony at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Ill., March 22, 2014. The BEST A11 soldiers deployed to... More
Doctor Nick Turkal, the lead physician for the Alternate
Doctor Nick Turkal, the lead physician for the Alternate Care Facility loctated at McCormick Place Convention Center speaks at a press conference. Distinguished visitors toured the newly installed isolation pod... More
Blake Parker, left, relief pitcher for the Chicago
Blake Parker, left, relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, receives familiarization instructions on the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) by Marine Staff Sgt. Keith Logue, right, during the Chicago Cubs Caravan ... More
An Airman with the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron
An Airman with the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron directs a vehicle off the ramp of a C-130 Hercules at the Marion Airport in Marion, Illinois, during the Prairie Assurance exercise Nov. 2. The Peoria, I... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Craig Thurman, an aircraft
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Craig Thurman, an aircraft loadmaster with the 182nd Operations Support Squadron, Illinois Air National Guard, gives an interview to SiriusXM NASCAR Radio with stock car racing driver... More
Sgt. Justin Schaal of Dixon, and Spc. Gabriel Carrasca
Sgt. Justin Schaal of Dixon, and Spc. Gabriel Carrasca of Galva, both mechanics with Company D, 634th Brigade Support Battalion in Galva, assesses an Illinois Department of Transportation piece of equipment aft... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Oller, from the
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Oller, from the 182d Airlift Wing, based in Peoria, Ill., readies hospital beds in a wing dedicated to elderly patients ahead of a scheduled dry run of medical students posin... More
U.S. Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy speaks
U.S. Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy speaks to medical proivders at McCormick Place Convention Center. Distinguished visitors toured the newly installed isolation pods at McCormick Place Convention Cente... More
U.S. Airmen from the 182nd Airlift Wing, based out
U.S. Airmen from the 182nd Airlift Wing, based out of Peoria, Ill. place beds in the cubicles at the McCormick Place Convention Center in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Chicago, April 11, 2020. Approximat... More
Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers participate in
Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers participate in training provided by the Illinois State Police at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois Jan. 16. Approximately 250 Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Art... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Ralston from the 182nd
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Ralston from the 182nd Airlift Wing, based out of Peoria, Ill., places mattresses in treatment cubicles at the McCormick Place Convention Center in response to the COVID-19 pande... More
Sgt. Brian Johnson of Yorkville, Illinois, with the
Sgt. Brian Johnson of Yorkville, Illinois, with the 710th Area Support Medical Company based in North Riverside, Illinois, negotiates an obstacle during the Best Warrior Competition April 9th at the Marseilles ... More
National Guard members continue responding to year's biggest storm
Illinois National Guard members work with Illinois state troopers to move a stranded semi-truck, Feb. 2, on Interstate 72, near Pittsfield. The Illinois National Guard worked with troopers to assist stranded mo... More
Newly promoted Lt. Col. Loren Easter’s wife, Maggie,
Newly promoted Lt. Col. Loren Easter’s wife, Maggie, places his new rank on his uniform during a promotion ceremony Aug. 21 at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois. Easter, who has served in the military for 2... More
Polish Brig. Gen. Tadeusz Mikutel, Chief of Staff of
Polish Brig. Gen. Tadeusz Mikutel, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Operational Command, speaks with Brig. Gen. Ronald Paul (left), Assistant Adjutant General - Air, Illinois Air National Guard, during a rece... More
Brig. Gen. Donald Dunbar, the Adjutant General of Wisconsin,
Brig. Gen. Donald Dunbar, the Adjutant General of Wisconsin, answers questions about the Wisconsin National Guard State Partnership Program with Nicaragua at the United Nations Peace Operations and Law Symposiu... More
Sgt. Joey White, of Chicago, Pfc. Andrew Gusich, of
Sgt. Joey White, of Chicago, Pfc. Andrew Gusich, of Mendota, and Spec. Eder Castillo, of Rochelle, discuss levee patrol operations with Bryan Whitaker, Deputy Director, St. Clair County Emergency Management Age... More
Brig. Gen. Richard Neely, the Adjutant General, Illinois
Brig. Gen. Richard Neely, the Adjutant General, Illinois National Guard, watches a video honoring the 33 Soldiers and one Airmen lost during ILNG deployments since 9-11 during the Fallen Heroes ceremony in Kank... More
Illinois National Guard Soldiers from 2nd Battalion,
Illinois National Guard Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment stand at attention during the mobilization ceremony Jan. 21 at the Banterra Center, Carbondale, Illinois. Approximately 400 Soldiers ... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Neely, the Adjutant
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Neely, the Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, meets with Airmen at Westlake Alternate Care Facility, Melrose Park, Ill., May 6, 2020. Neely, along with Command Sg... More
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner met with a delegation
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner met with a delegation of Polish Army officers during the joint-training exercise, Prairie Assurance, held April 8, 2016 at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois. The training was d... More
Rochelle Crump, president of National Women Veterans
Rochelle Crump, president of National Women Veterans United, delivers opening remarks during the dedication of the Sgt. Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran's Center in Chicago September 7, 2019. (U.S. Ar... More
U.S. Air Force Chaplain Maj. James Buckman live streams
U.S. Air Force Chaplain Maj. James Buckman live streams an Easter morning service at the the Thompson Center in Chicago, April 12, 2020. Buckman provided chaplain services to the Airmen and Soliders of the Sta... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Garry Allbritton from
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Garry Allbritton from the 182nd Airlift Wing, based out of Peoria, Ill., places mattresses in treatment cubicles at the McCormick Place Convention Center in response to the COVID-19... More
Michael Coffel, the Chief Nursing Officer from Dupage
Michael Coffel, the Chief Nursing Officer from Dupage Medical Group, speaks during a presentation at McCormick Place Convention Center. Distinguished visitors toured the newly installed isolation pods at McCorm... More
U.S. Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy gives a
U.S. Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy gives a coin to Chicago Mayor, Lori Lightfoot at McCormick Place Convention Center. Distinguished visitors toured the newly installed isolation pods at McCormick Plac... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Mark W. Bowman of Plainfield, Illinois,
Command Sgt. Maj. Mark W. Bowman of Plainfield, Illinois, passes a ceremonial sword to Maj. Gen. Michael Zerbonia of Chatham, Illinois, the Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Illinois National Guard, during a cha... More
Braxton Twist from Springfield, pulls the rank off
Braxton Twist from Springfield, pulls the rank off of his father, Staff Sgt. Ryan Twist, during a promotion ceremony at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois, July 18. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patric... More
Soldiers of Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 123 Field
Soldiers of Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 123 Field Artillery Regiment, based in Springfield, Illinois, load sandbags into the back of a gator near Hillview, Illinois, on June 3, 2019. Bravo Battery works along... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Sean P. Carney of Oak Park, Illinois,
Command Sgt. Maj. Sean P. Carney of Oak Park, Illinois, receives a ceremonial sword from Maj. Gen. Michael Zerbonia of Chatham, Illinois, the Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Illinois National Guard, during a c... More
U.S. Army Spc. Samantha Sanchez, a human resources
U.S. Army Spc. Samantha Sanchez, a human resources specialist assigned to Charlie Company, 341st Military Intelligence Battalion, Illinois Army National Guard, shovels sand into sandbags June 2, 2019, in Quincy... More
Living historians recite the 1917 version of the Oath
Living historians recite the 1917 version of the Oath of Enlistment at the Illinois State Military History Museum in Springfield, Illinois March 25. The oath was part of a recreation of the March 25, 1917 must... More
A hand waves from inside a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter
A hand waves from inside a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during the orientation flight for Gold Star families organized as part of the events surrounding the Fallen Heroes remembrance ceremony at the Kankakee Army... More
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth from Illinois, listens
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth from Illinois, listens to a presentation at McCormick Place Convention Center. Distinguished visitors toured the newly installed isolation pods at McCormick Place Convention Center ... More
Michael Sullivan picks up an ornament to decorate a
Michael Sullivan picks up an ornament to decorate a Christmas tree dedicated to honor Gold Star families in Illinois. Sullivan’s brother, Spc. John R. Sullivan lost his life in Iraq in 2003 in support of Operat... More
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker listens to a presentation
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker listens to a presentation at McCormick Place Convention Center. Distinguished visitors toured the newly installed isolation pods at McCormick Place Convention Center in response ... More
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, of Illinois, gives an
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, of Illinois, gives an interview at McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago. Distinguished visitors toured the newly installed isolation pods at McCormick Place Convention Center... More
A Soldier acting as a enemy combatant fires blanks
A Soldier acting as a enemy combatant fires blanks at a Soldier during the Best Warrior Competition April 9th at the Marseilles Training Center, Marseilles, Illinois. The Illinois Best Warrior Competition was a... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Hendrix, Maintenance Group
U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Hendrix, Maintenance Group Commander of the 126th Air Refueling Wing, based at Scott Air Force Base, addresses newly promoted Airmen from his command during a formation at McCormick P... More
Capt. Nathaneal Love listens with Matt Perez, state
Capt. Nathaneal Love listens with Matt Perez, state fire marshall, Illinois, during a disaster response mission briefing held during exercise Prairie Assurance, Aug. 24 to 28, 2015, at the 183nd Fighter Wing in... More
Jolene Adams, Culinary Institute Coordinator at Lincoln
Jolene Adams, Culinary Institute Coordinator at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois, addresses Soldiers at the food service specialist course graduation ceremony at the Illinois Military Aca... More
Brig. Gen. Richard Neely, the Adjutant General, Illinois
Brig. Gen. Richard Neely, the Adjutant General, Illinois National Guard, offers remarks during the Fallen Heroes Ceremony, at the Kankakee Army Aviation Support Facility, Kankakee, Illinois, Nov. 3. Neely spoke... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the Army National
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the Army National Guard Director, speaks staff members at McCormick Place Convention Center following a press conference. Distinguished visitors toured the newly installed... More
Illinois National Guard Soldiers move sandbags to construct
Illinois National Guard Soldiers move sandbags to construct a sandbag levee in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois to control flooding in the small Alexander County, Illinois community. Soldiers from the 1844th Trans... More
Spc. Steven O'Hearn with the 1844th Transportation
Spc. Steven O'Hearn with the 1844th Transportation Company based in Quincy, Ill., discusses travel plans with Sgt. James Fry of the 3637th Maintenance Company based in Springfield, Feb. 2, on Interstate 72, nea... More
Staff Sgt. Bryan Spreitzer with the Bilateral Embedded
Staff Sgt. Bryan Spreitzer with the Bilateral Embedded Staff Team (BEST) A11, posses for a photo with his wife Sarah and daughter Erin during a Freedom Salute Ceremony at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Ill., Marc... More
Illinois State Trooper Brandon Douglas, works with
Illinois State Trooper Brandon Douglas, works with Illinois National Guard members to assist stranded motorists Feb. 2, on Interstate 72, near Pittsfield. The Illinois National Guard worked with troopers to ass... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion 178th Infantry
U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion 178th Infantry Regiment, an infantry regiment with the Illinois National Guard, returned home after serving in the U.S. Central Command Area, April 19, 2020, Chicago. The 1... More
Maj. Elizabeth Roxworthy with the 108th Sustainment
Maj. Elizabeth Roxworthy with the 108th Sustainment Brigade addresses the crowd gathered at the dedication of the Sgt. Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran's Center in Chicago September 7, 2019. Roxworthy... More
Bryan Whitaker, Assistant Director, St. Clair County
Bryan Whitaker, Assistant Director, St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency, goes over a map outlining the levee systems of the Metro East Sanitation District and the Prairie Du Pont Levee District, coveri... More
Members of the 183rd Air Operations Group conducted
Members of the 183rd Air Operations Group conducted simulated personnel recovery operations under training specialists from the 58th Training Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., during exercise Virtual Fla... More
First Sgt. Corey Heath of Mahomet, Ill., a mechanic
First Sgt. Corey Heath of Mahomet, Ill., a mechanic with Company B, 634th Brigade Support Battalion in Champaign, Ill., references a manual out of his Shop Equipment Contact Maintenance Truck after being called... More
Mrs. Hollyanne Milley listens as presenters provide
Mrs. Hollyanne Milley listens as presenters provide a brief synopsis of programs available to Army Families during the Army Family Programs Roundtable discussion held at the 416th Theater Engineer Command Headq... More
Soldiers with the Illinois Army National Guard load
Soldiers with the Illinois Army National Guard load sandbags June 2, 2019, in Quincy, Ill. Illinois National Guardsmen activated by the governor of Illinois and volunteers worked together to prevent damage due ... More
Soldiers and Airmen with the Illinois National Guard
Soldiers and Airmen with the Illinois National Guard disembark a C-130H Hercules after arriving at the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Ill., Jan. 26, 2021, from a mobilization to Washington, D.C. The service member... More
Maj. Gen. Ron Paul, a native of Cudahy, Wisconsin,
Maj. Gen. Ron Paul, a native of Cudahy, Wisconsin, Assistant Adjutant General, Air of the Illinois National Guard, addresses the many guests present during his promotion ceremony held at the 183rd Fighter Wing ... More
Soldiers of the 135th Chemical Company, based in Machesney
Soldiers of the 135th Chemical Company, based in Machesney Park, Illinois, move through purple smoke during a squad based movement drill at the Marseilles Training Center, Marseilles, Illinois, Dec. 11. The 135... More
Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Giza, of Rockton, Illinois,
Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Giza, of Rockton, Illinois, receives a Certificate from Lt. Col. Brad Leighton, Commander, 1st Battalion, 129th Regiment (RTI) during the Motor Transport Operator Reclassification Course ... More
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker presents an Illinois state
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker presents an Illinois state flag to Lt. Col. Greg Settle, Commander, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, during the unit's deployment ceremony, Jan. 21, at Banterra Center, Carbonda... More
Staff Sgt. James Fischer of Bellflower, Ill., a mechanic
Staff Sgt. James Fischer of Bellflower, Ill., a mechanic with Company B, 634th Brigade Support Battalion in Champaign, Ill., stands with Tom Panepinto, an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) highway ma... More
Soldiers from Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field
Soldiers from Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery place sandbags shoring up concrete barriers in Grafton, Illinois. The Soldiers arrived in Grafton June 4 and were tasked with sandbag operations in ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Taylor, from the
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Taylor, from the 183d Wing, based at Springfield, Ill. removes cots from a wing dedicated to elderly patients to make room for more comfortable hospital beds at McCormick Plac... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Taylor, from the
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Taylor, from the 183d Wing, based at Springfield, Ill., removes cots from a wing dedicated to elderly patients to make room for more comfortable hospital beds at McCormick Pla... More
Spc. Ezra Hunter of Goreville, Illinois, with the Company
Spc. Ezra Hunter of Goreville, Illinois, with the Company A, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry based in West Frankfort, Illinois, qualifies with his weapon during the Best Warrior Competition April 9th at the Marse... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin DeRousse, from
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin DeRousse, from the 126th Air Refueling Wing, based at Scott Air Force Base, explains the build of an Alternate Care Facility to his command staff at McCormick Place Conventio... More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Robert Whittle,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Robert Whittle, Jr., the Commander and District Engineer for the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division speaks to healthcare providers at McCormick Place Convention Center. D... More
Honor Guardsmen present colors for the 906th Air Refueling
Honor Guardsmen present colors for the 906th Air Refueling Squadron change of command. Lt. Col Christopher E. Schlachter Sr. relinquished command of the 906th ARS to Lt. Col Kurt C. Wampole Jr., in a ceremony h... More
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Noah Foreman, an
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Noah Foreman, an Airman from the 217th Engineering Instillation Squadron from the 183d Wing, based in Springfield, Ill., removes cots from a wing dedicated to elderly patients ... More
Vehicles from the 933rd Military Police Company line
Vehicles from the 933rd Military Police Company line up along the roadway in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois on June 13, 2019. Illinois National Guard Soldiers built sandbag barriers and provided 24 hour rescue r... More
Brig. Gen. Richard R. Neely (left), Adjutant General,
Brig. Gen. Richard R. Neely (left), Adjutant General, Illinois National Guard, discusses the importance of mission readiness during a visit to the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Oct. 7, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base... More
Soldiers and Airmen of the Illinois National Guard
Soldiers and Airmen of the Illinois National Guard work to improve flood defenses around East Cape Girardeau, Illinois, July 8, 2019. Operation Ready Response brought on state active duty orders nearly 600 Sold... More
Two World War I reenactors with the Illinois State
Two World War I reenactors with the Illinois State Military Museum in Springfield, Illinois, salute during the playing of Taps during a ceremony at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois, April ... More
Gen. John R. Allen, commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan,
Gen. John R. Allen, commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, winds up to throw the first pitch of the game at Wrigley Field during the Cubs, White Sox game, May 19. Three Illinois Army National Guardsmen with C... More
More than 200 service members from each branch of the
More than 200 service members from each branch of the U.S. armed forces attend a Chicago Cubs luncheon in Chicago, coordinated by the USO of Illinois, Jan. 15. The luncheon recognized local service members and ... More
92G Reclassification Course
Private 1st Class Keila Pantoja of Orlando, Florida, a student in the Army Cook course with the 129th Regional Training Institute based in Springfield, Illinois, prepares breakfast for Brig. Gen. Michael Glisso... More
A Soldier with the 1st Battalion, 178 Infantry Regiment
A Soldier with the 1st Battalion, 178 Infantry Regiment looks around a corner during the squad based movement drill as a part of the units pre-mobilization training at the Marseilles Training Center, Marseilles... More
Omer Osman, Director, Illinois Department of Transportation,
Omer Osman, Director, Illinois Department of Transportation, speaks at a press conference at the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Springfield, Illinois, on May 30, 2019. Approximately 200 Illinois National... More
Soldiers from Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field
Soldiers from Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery place sandbags shoring up concrete barriers in Grafton, Illinois
A mobilization ceremony was held at the Freeport, Illinois
A mobilization ceremony was held at the Freeport, Illinois Masonic Temple July 20 for approximately 120 Soldiers from the 333rd Military Police Company based in Freeport, who will deploy to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba... More
Soldiers with Company F, 634th Brigade Support Battalion
Soldiers with Company F, 634th Brigade Support Battalion haul ammunition in support of the 2nd Battalion 122nd Field Artillery Regiment during Exercise Northern Strike 19. More then 400 Illinois National Guards... More
Brig. Gen. Richard R. Neely (left), Adjutant General,
Brig. Gen. Richard R. Neely (left), Adjutant General, Illinois National Guard, discusses the importance of mission readiness during a visit to the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Oct. 7, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base... More
A convoy of Humvees bound to Litchfield with the 233rd
A convoy of Humvees bound to Litchfield with the 233rd Military Police Company based out of Springfield, Ill., drive through snow and traffic Feb. 1 in downtown Springfield. The 233rd supported Illinois State P... More
Mrs. Hollyanne Milley greets participants before the
Mrs. Hollyanne Milley greets participants before the beginning of the Army Family Programs Roundtable discussion held at the 416th Theater Engineer Command Headquarters, Darien, Ill. The Roundtable discussion w... More