Approximately 170 Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment based in northern Illinois are being mobilized for a one-year deployment to the Horn of Africa. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has activated about 90 additional Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from throughout the state in support of COVID-19 response operations. Approximately 190 Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guards 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment, based in Peoria, and Company B, 935th Aviation Support Battalion, based in Kankakee, mobilized for Springfield resident and Illinois Army National Guard Soldier Eric Smith laid the initial foundation to his military career when he enlisted in January 1989 as a carpenter/mason serving in the 744th Engineer Company.On Jan On May 9, 1723 in the small village of Kaskaskia, Diron d Artaguiette, the Inspector of Troops for the French Commandant, drilled the first militia in the Illinois Country.What is today known as the Illinois National Guard Fort Jackson in South Carolina was a long way from the southside of Chicago where Army Capt. The mission of MTA is to provide a training site for combat, combat support of combat service support units through battalion size. The Illinois Army National Guard received notification that approximately 335 Soldiers from the 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, headquartered in Kewanee, Illinois, will deploy to Africa for missions in Tunisia, Cameroon and Djibouti, in the summer of 2020. Known as The Old Guard, the unit is theol. Inside you'll find news and photos from around the ILNG! It was always about the team and not wanting to let down his teammates. WebRM2M5F473 Maj. Dan Johnson of the Marseilles Training Center (MTC), Maj. Andrzej Majcherek of Polands Territorial Defense Forces (TDF TC), and Capt. Cabbage Patch Kids were the rage. A dream that began with playing with toy Army men as a child and continued as the Hyde Park Academy Junior ROTC battalion commander ended this month after more than three decades in the Illinois Army National Guard including a brigade command and a combat tour in Afghanistan. First Class Robert Gasen, of Girard, Illinois, was honored for his military service during a retirement ceremony at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois, October 13. Nearly eight months after being activated by Illinois Gov. TheU, The USO OHare Terminal 3 Center was proud to host a member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment. When the day came, he chose the Infantry. Gen. Richard Neely, will be available to discuss what has been an unprecedented year for the Illinois National Guard and its 13,000 Soldiers and Airmen on July 9. Joining the Army National Guard is a big decision. However, he never envisioned the internal struggles he would endure during his military service. On Oct. 1, the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) became the testing method of record. Illinois National Guard Sgt. Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers from across the state gathered at the Marseilles Training Center, Marseilles, Illinois, July 9-12 to compete against each other for the title of Illinois Army National Guards Best Warrior. Anthony McClain of the Regional Training Institute tour the firing ranges at MTC in Marseilles, IL March 10, 2022. Shortly after enlisting in the National Guard, Medina began recruiting in Bloomington, Minnesota. In addition, our EAP (All One Health) offers Live Webinars that you are invited to participate in as well. #ga-ad {display: none;} The Illinois National Guard bid farewell to its Inspector General in a small ceremony April 9 at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois. Of these Soldiers, 26 were commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the Illinois Army National Guard and U.S. Army. Renato Ron Bacci, of Wood Dale, Illinois, whose career in the U.S. Army Reserve spanned 30 years was honored Aug. 21 with the Illinois National Guard Outstanding Service Award for 20 years of volunteer service with the Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Jared Reyes, of Harvard, Illinois, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 33rd Military Police Battalion, based in Machesney Park, was off duty with friends at the tavern in Kenosha when the shooting occurred. Ryan Crews of Mount Vernon retired after 34 years of military service during an Aug. 7 ceremony at Illinois National Guard headquarters on Camp Lincoln, Springfield. The Commander of the 183rd Wing, Col. Donald "DK" Carpenter, who rose through the enlisted ranks and then through the officer ranks as a 'problem solver,' will now put his skills to work at the national level as the new Director of Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection for the Air National Guard. Financial emergencies. Gen. Michael Glisson, of Festus, Missouri, retired Feb. 29 after 32 years of military service, and was honored for his many years of service during a ceremony March 7. The Illinois National Guard will celebrate its 300th year by commemorating significant dates in its history with communities across the state that share that history. Soldiers. Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures. An official website of the United States government. Now the Illinois National Guard is benefitting from the Israels experience in building resilience. (Official U.S. Army Reserve photo by Pfc. Six Soldiers who deployed in November as part of Bilateral Embedded Staff Team (BEST) A24 returned home earlier this past month. Brian Romines Memorial Highway was held June 6, in Anna, 17 years after the Illinois Army National Guard Soldier from Simpson, Illinois, was killed in action when an improvised explosive device detonated near the vehicle he was travelling in near Baghdad, Iraq. "It means the world to June and us to have June's wish granted in such a big and heart-warming way," said Adam Stade, June's father. Bing: Between some of their fans rioting and breaking Sgt. Staff Sgt. The unit is slated for activation in 2027, with the Illinois Army National Guard beginning to start filling in positions in 2025. 1st Class Larry Groy, were promoted to their respective ranks in a ceremony Jan. 31 at the Illinois State Military Museum, Springfield, Illinois. . The 178th Infantry Regiment walks into training at Rising Thunder. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has activated about 60 additional Soldiers and Airmen today in support of COVID-19 response operations. It makes sense that it comes to a close here too. The retirement of a senior officer is typically a large event, but Col. Newman kept the event small and adhered to all the current COVID-19 safety protocols. Approximately 190 Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guards 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment, based in Peoria, and Company B, 935th Aviation Support Battalion, based in Kankakee, mobilized for an overseas mission to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in a ceremony Feb. 7 at the 182nd Airlift Wing, in Peoria. WebMarseilles Training Center. In Stafford, Virginia, more than 7,000 miles from the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, an Illinois Army National Guard Soldier anxiously awaited reports on the status of his family as they made their way from Herat, Afghanistan to Kabul in August. The Illinois National Guard Soldiers presented June with flowers and a big Teddy Bear and saluted her bravery. After a 31-year career in the Illinois Army National Guard, Lt. Col. Jeffary Jiannoni, of Petersburg, Illinois, retired from military service. Sgt. Maj. David Owsley of Forsyth, Illinois, retired from the Illinois Army National Guard after nearly 33 years of military service during a ceremony, April 1, at the Illinois Military Academy on Camp Lincoln in Springfield. The Illinois Army National Guards 709th Medical Company Area Support (MCAS), based in Bartonville, received a rousing farewell at a deployment ceremony Aug. 6 at the Monroe Elementary School in Peoria, as approximately 55 Soldiers prepare to head to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. In his military duties, he now plays a key leadership role planning and coordinating Illinois National Guard support for domestic operations, international cooperation, and interagency and intergovernmental coordination. On May 9, 1723 in the small village of Kaskaskia, Diron d Artaguiette, the Inspector of Troops for the French Commandant, drilled the first militia in the Illinois Country. 1st Class Anthony Gorup of Raymond retired from the military after nearly 26 years of service during a ceremony May 15 at Camp Lincoln in Springfield. Jeremy Ridlen, of Maroa, Illinois, was killed in action while serving with the 1544th Transportation Company deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. A high school teacher at Lake Park High School in Roselle has been selected as the Illinois National Guards next Chief of the Joint Staff. After more than 34 years of service in the Illinois Army National Guard, Lt. Col. Roger M. Mike Landon, of Petersburg, Illinois, retired in a ceremony at Camp Lincoln, in Springfield, Illinois, Sept. 30. Juan A. Morales of Joliet, Illinois, was promoted to the rank of chief warrant officer-3 during a ceremony at the Urbana Readiness Center in Urbana Oct. 18. Chief Master Sgt. In the Army, Soldiers take courses for career development, promotion points, and additional duty assignments. Add Hours. On Sunday, April 3, during a ceremony at the Illinois Military Academy on Camp Lincoln in Springfield, he retired with the highest rank an enlisted Soldier can achieve, command sergeant major. It was never about Mike Zerbonia. Sweat poured from Mark Twain High School Tiger running back Mike Zerbonia Jr. His thick eyeglasses were fogging up, a clunky knee brace was strapped around his leg and his full head of hair was drenched in sweat but he kept on churning out yardage. Illinois Army National Guard Soldier Lindsay Glynn, of Springfield, Illinois, was promoted to chief warrant officer four during a promotion ceremony March 25 at the Illinois State Military Museum, Springfield. When training for combat, though, no duty training may be as important or useful as the Combat Lifesaver Course. Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers and siblings, Sgt. First Class Timothy Allsteadt, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, was honored for his military service during a retirement ceremony at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois, October 13. Gabrielle L. Cole, of Chicago, Princeton University athlete and alum, now a second lieutenant with the Illinois National Guard, celebrated the milestone of graduating flight school at Fort Rucker as a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum March 24, 2022. Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veterans Center, Sept. 7, in Chicago, Illinois. Arguably the longest few minutes of his day, Staff Sgt. It was the beginning of a 32-year journey that would take him across the world and then back to Kincaid. He spent his enlisted career as a flight medic and automated logistics specialist before attending Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Rucker, Alabama, in 2005. Col. Sarah Smith of Edwardsville, the State Judge Advocate of the Illinois Army National Guard, has been selected as one of four nationwide recipients of the 2022 Federally Employed Women (FEW) Military Meritorious Award. Illinois Army National Guard Soldier Kevin G. Little, of Franklin, Illinois, was promoted to colonel in a ceremony at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, Oct. 15. Phillip Sawyer, of Anna, Illinois, an instructor with 2nd Battalion, 129th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, retired from the Illinois Army National Guard Feb. 12 with more than 22 years of military service. Anzelone died April 21 from coronavirus, just 13 days after his wife of 32 years, Nancy, died from the virus April 8. WebA U.S. Army Reserve Soldier, assigned to the 336th Military Intelligence Brigade fires his M4 service rifle at targets down range at the Marseilles Training Center, Marseilles IL, July 9, 2022. An official website of the United States government. Reyes assisted his friends before he began ushering others to safety. Illinois Air National Guard Lt. Col. William Miller, Director of Staff Air, was promoted to Colonel in a ceremony March 8 at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois. Illinois Army National Guard Soldier Tim Milligan, of Illiopolis, Illinois, was promoted to chief warrant officer four Aug. 3 in a ceremony at the Illinois State Military Museum, Springfield, Illinois. Now in its 21st year, Rising Thunder brings together the finest Soldiers the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force has to offer for the opportunity to train alongside their U.S. Army counterparts at Yakima Training Center, Yakima, Washington, Aug. 27 through Sept. 13. MTA full-time employees include five building and ground maintenance personnel, five security guards, supply and ammunition sergeant. Hit. Another crack. More than three decades after initially enlisting in the U.S. Army to give back to the country that has given so much to his family, Lt. Col. Michael Legler, of Pekin, Illinois, retired from the Illinois Army National Guard. He initially joined the Marine Corps in 2000, years later finding his way to the Minnesota Army National Guard on June 20, 2010 where he enlisted as an infantryman assigned to Company B, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor in East St. Paul, Minnesota. The Department of Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) honored the more than 13,000 members of the Illinois National Guard (ILNG) as the organizations 2021 Hometown Heroes of the Year at its 100th annual State Convention June 11 in Springfield, Illinois. His next assignment, as a retiree, will be to teach Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets within Pekin Community High School District #303. The 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Chicago, with companies in Chicago, Bartonville, Elgin, Kankakee, and Woodstock, mobilized in July in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. Co-workers describe Dan Anzelone, of Romeoville, as a breath of fresh air who was dedicated to his work and worried about everyone else before himself. Illinois Army National Guard Master Sgt. }, Page last modified: Polish President Andrzej Duda awarded Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, the Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard, with the Commanders Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland during a Polish Armed Forces Day celebration in Warsaw, Poland, on Aug. 15. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has activated about 30 additional Illinois National Guard Soldiers in support of COVID-19 response operations. Illinois Army National Guard members serving their first military service obligation have 20,000 reasons to sign up for another six years of military service. Army Culinary Specialists with Company D, 634th Brigade Support Battalion, based in Galva, Illinois, have cooked up a win in the Department of the Armys 53rd annual Philip A. Connelly Award for Excellence in Army Food Service in the National Guard Field Kitchen category. Directions. SPRINGFIELD Governor JB Pritzker announced today that the Illinois Army National Guard is one of only eight states selected for an Intelligence and Electronic Warfare & Sensors (IEWS) Battalion as part of the U.S. Army's future investment plans. Eric Davis of Mount Pulaski, Illinois, was promoted to colonel in a ceremony at the Illinois National Guard headquarters on Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, Dec. 29. The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) recognized Sherry Jursa and Brian Ayala from PNC Bank with the Patriot Award for their support of employees who also serve in the armed services during a ceremony Dec. 17 at the PNC Centre in Chicago. Brig. Marseilles Training Center 1700 Army Rd Marseilles, IL 61341 gmcdowell@ilwg.cap.gov Mission Statement. Our Airmen in the Illinois Air National Guard execute the mission, day in and day out, with precision and excellence, said Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, the Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard. Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski visited Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers and five Polish officers who were conducting training May 20, 2012 at the Marseilles Training Center in Marseilles, Ill. Komorowski was accompanied by Illinois Gov. WebThings To Do In Marseilles. The Illinois National Guard (ILNG) hosted federal, state and local leaders to officially dedicate the upgraded Automated Record Fire (ARF) Range at the Marseilles Training Center (MTC) in Marseilles, Illinois, July 23. On Jan. 13, Smith, the Director of Logistics for the Illinois Army National Guard, continued to build on his 34 years of service when he was promoted to colonel in a ceremony at the Illinois Military Academy on Camp Lincoln in Springfield. endstream endobj 467 0 obj <>/OCGs[476 0 R]>>/Pages 464 0 R/StructTreeRoot 18 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 468 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Thumb 9 0 R/Type/Page>> endobj 469 0 obj <>stream Physically, the range consists of approximately 10 servers, networking equipment, computer terminals, and other information technology infrastructure that can be configured to create a variety of training scenarios. SPRINGFIELD, Illinois During drill weekends, Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen often go to the range for training. The last of approximately 200 Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guards 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, based in Normal, Illinois, arrived home just in time to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas with friends and family following a successful deployment to Djibouti in Africa. The cool faces of the soldiers showed their confidence in training from the previous week. Philip Squires of Springfield, Illinois, the Senior Human Resources non-commissioned officer, Illinois National Guard, retired during a ceremony at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, Oct. 30. The range complex consists of five ranges. Members of the Illinois National Guard, Gold Star families, civic leaders, and other residents gathered to remember the 33 Illinois National Guard Soldiers and one Airman lost during combat operations during the Global War on Terror. His daughter, Pam, says her parents were kind and very supportive of both her and her sister. World-wide pandemic. Nussbaum officially retired after 22 years of service on Friday, Nov. 4, during a ceremony at the Illinois National Guards headquarters on Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Ill. During the ceremony she said that she does not look or run or even sound like a Soldier.. Fire mission! resonates throughout the small encampment of U.S. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR), Illinois National Guard Commander Inducted into Illinois State University College of Business Hall of Fame, APPROXIMATELY 190 ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS MOBILIZE FOR OVERSEAS MISSION, Approximately 190 Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers mobilize for overseas mission, Springfield Soldier Continues to Build on Illinois National Guard Career, THE ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD TO CELEBRATE 300TH YEAR IN 2023, Eye Opening Experience Helps Diversity Leader Foster Inclusive Culture, Normal-based Unit Arrives Home from Deployment to Djibouti, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Two lieutenant colonels who graduated from the Illinois Army National Guard Officer Candidate School were inducted as members of the Illinois National Guards OCS Hall of Fame Class of 2022, Aug. 21, at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Springfield, Illinois. WebMarseilles Training Center, 1450 Army Rd, Marseilles, IL, Military Bases - MapQuest. Gas. Senator Tammy Duckworth as the NGAI Legislator of the Year during its annual banquet and awards ceremony at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre, Springfield, Illinois, May 20. She is a 4-H Club alum, has competed in multiple scholastic bowl tournaments, performed with Illinois State Universitys Gamma Phi Circus, sings in her church choir, and played parts in Bloomington-Normal community theatre although she has never been cast as a tough, determined, and combat-tested Army leader. Gen. Henry Dixon is about as Illinois as they come, but as part of the National Guards extended active duty program he is enhancing the nations defense worldwide. The loss of a loved one. WebAn encampment can be the most significant and worthwhile training experience of a CAP cadets membership. (Ret.) Brotherhood can be a powerful thing. The 106th Cavalry Soldiers are comprised of troops from Illinois Army National Guard cavalry units in Kewanee, Pontiac, Dixon and Aurora. Approximately 400 Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers who served in the U.S. Central Command Area of responsibility returned home this weekend. Illinois Army National Guard Spc. In addition to the 2551 acres, MTA leases about 275 acres from Commonwealth Edison along the eastern boundary. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. The year is 1980. This brings the total number of activated Illinois National Guard members to about 1,150. Be the first to review! The Illinois Army National Guard supports the Secretary of the Armys objective of maintaining positive command climates and reducing harmful behaviors within the organization. Adamczyk serves as the Illinois Army National Guard Deputy Director of J5 Strategic Planning and Policy, where he identifies, plans and develops strategic initiatives for the Illinois National Guard. Noah Carlsson) Nine members of the Polish militarys Medical Corps will be in Chicago to support the states response to COVID-19 April 23 to May 2. In February of 2022, Task Force Restore Trust was formed to tackle four predominant negative behaviors that can affect the morale and cohesion of Soldiers: counterproductive leadership, discrimination, suicide, and sexual harassment/assault (also referred to as the 3+1). K)]-%9R0cXB0,qD '1h9c!spE#^e . Located 83 miles South West of Chicago, 10 miles Google: An enhanced RETS, M60 - 10 meter range, M203, 15-lane combat pistol, and 55-lane 25 meter range used for M16 zeroing and night firing. Acting as USO centers on wheels, Mobile USOs offer service members in the United States the same great support that is found in USOairport, The USO is proud to announce the reopening of its flagship USO Great Lakes Center after an extensive renovation that has reimagined thespa, The USO Rock Island Center was recently contacted by a local veteran who provided a free summer zoo pass for a local military family. On Oct. 25, Ridlens sacrifice was memorialized as the Maroa, Illinois, post office was renamed the Spc. An official ribbon-cutting and tour of the range is being planned for March. (815) 795-6065 Add Website Map & Directions 1700 Army RdMarseilles, IL 61341 Write a Review. WebMarseilles Training Center This facility is used by the Illinois Army National Guard as a Training 2543 N. 23d Road Center. Newly appointed Illinois Air National Guard Chief of Staff James G. Silvasy was promoted to Brigadier General during a ceremony March 8, at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois. Company B, 766th Brigade Engineer Battalion (BEB), based in Marseilles, Illinois, was named runner up in the Army National Guard Company Level 1 category of the Chief of Staff, Army Supply Excellence Award (SEA) program for fiscal year 2020. YP - The Real Yellow PagesSM - helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. He was just 23 years old when he died from small arms fire May 23, 2004, after a dump truck on the side of the road was detonated as his military convoy passed by in East Fallujah, Iraq. Deployments. On May 23, 2004 Illinois Army National Guard Spc. The Illinois National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion has implemented some creative ways to overcome recruiting challenges during the COVID-19 state and national emergencies. He is responsible for coordinating all elements of training and other activities during the year. Illinois Army National Guard Sgt. News of the Grenada invasion could be heard on your Boom Box. Now he will pass on 30 years of Army knowledge to our youth, said Illinois Army National Guard Chief of Staff Col. Lenny Williams. SPRINGFIELD, Illinois Illinois Army National Guard Spc. Second Lieutenant Patrick J. Pendergast, of Plainfield, Illinois, received the Illinois National Guards Military Medal of Merit during a ceremony, Oct. 23, at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois. As a kid, David Allen Stone of Robinson, Illinois always wanted to be in the military and serve his country. Marseilles Training Center 1700 Army Rd Marseilles, IL 61341 gmcdowell@ilwg.cap.gov Mission Statement. 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