02 Feb 2016

Grassley Seeks Answers on Why Investigative Report on Veterans Affairs Watchdog Misconduct Never Became Public

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley is seeking answers on why an investigative report of serious misconduct by a Department of Veterans Affairs deputy inspector general – who at one time served as acting inspector general -- never became publ...

28 Jan 2016

Deadline Extended for Grassley Veterans Fellowship Program in Iowa

By Grassley Press

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa said today the application deadline has been extended for a fellowship program in his state offices for Iowans with recent military service.  Applications are now due Febr...

25 Jan 2016

Springfield-based Illinois National Guard Unit Mobilizes for Afghanistan

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (01/25/2016)(readMedia)-- A deployment ceremony is scheduled for approximately 30 Soldiers who will deploy to Afghanistan. The ceremony for the 233rd Military Police Company in Springfield, Illinois, will be Jan. 29 at 2:30 p.m. ...

21 Jan 2016

Secretaries of the Navy, Agriculture Launch Deployment of Great Green Fleet

By USDA Office of Communications

First surface combatants deploy using alternative fuel made from waste beef tallow

Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment

Coronado, Calif., Jan. 20, 2016 - Toda...

18 Jan 2016

Grassley Seeks Audit of Defense Department Task Force Spending in Afghanistan

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today asked the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) to conduct a formal audit of the Defense Department’s Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (...

14 Jan 2016

183rd Air Operations Group is activated – Mission well under way

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (01/13/2016)(readMedia)-- The 183rd Air Operations Group was honored in a ceremony that recognized the group's official activation at the 183rd Fighter Wing, Springfield Capital Airport on Jan. 10.

Maj. Gen. Richard J. Hayes, ...

11 Jan 2016

65th Troop Command Brigade receives new commander

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (01/10/2016)(readMedia)-- Springfield, Ill. – Col. Rodney A. Thacker of Chatham, Illinois, took command of the 65th Troop Command based in Springfield, Illinois from Brig. Gen. Michael J. Glisson, of Festus, Missouri, during a ...

06 Jan 2016

OPERATION GRADITUDE - Saying "Thank You" to all Who Serve

By Operation Gratitude
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Dear Friends,

My many thanks for all of your hard work during the past year. You propelled...
21 Dec 2015

Moline Youth Graduates Lincoln's Challenge Academy, Receives Scholarship

By Illinois National Guard
SPRINGFIELD, IL (12/21/2015)(readMedia)-- Anthony Rodriguez, a native of Moline, Illinois, was awarded a $500 Northrop Grumman Scholarship during a graduation ceremony Dec. 18 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, Illinois. Rodriguez was one of 171 Cadets that graduated from the Lincoln's Challenge Academy Class 45-15. The Illinois National Guard administers the Lincoln's Challenge Academy program, based in Rantoul, Illinois. The program is designed to give Illinois at-risk youth the opportunity to continue their education and learn life skills in a quasi-military environment. More than 14,500 Cadets have graduated the 22-week program since its start in 1993. The academy is accepting applications for the next class which starts in January. For more information about the program, please contact 1-800-851-2166 or visit http://lincolnschallenge.org/.

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16 Dec 2015

Illinois Army National Guard Recruiters Receive National Recognition

By Illinois National Guard
SPRINGFIELD, IL (12/16/2015)(readMedia)-- SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Four Soldiers of the Illinois National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion were recognized at the National Director's Strength Maintenance Awards Program Conference in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 9, 2015. The following Soldiers received awards: • Maj. Joseph Harris, of Rochester, Illinois, and his team won the Large State Officer Strength Maintenance of the Year Award. • 2nd Lt. Craig Watkins, of Dunlap, Illinois, won the regional and national Basic Branch Officer of the Year Award. • Sgt. 1st Class Charles Newton, of Biggsville, Illinois, won the Region IV Strength Maintenance Advisory Council (SMAC) Recruiting and Retention NCO of the Year Award and finished in second place for the national award. • Sgt. 1st Class Clinton Murphy, of Athens, Illinois, won the Region IV SMAC Marketing Support Specialist of the Year Award. Become our Facebook Fan!www.facebook.com/illinoisnationalguard

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