The Illinois National Guard is part of our communities and we draw our strength from our communities. The Illinois Army National Guard was proud to be part of the Chicago State University Women's Basketball Military Appreciation Day Game on Jan. 10, a 51-48 victory over Stonehill College of North Easton, Massachusetts. Go Cougars! Fox Company of the Illinois Army National Guard's Recruit Sustainment Program conducted a swearing in ceremony at halftime of Saturday's game. (Video by Sgt. Xzavier Marte, 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Illinois Army National Guard.)
CHICAGO – Lt. Col. John A. Christel assumed command of 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment from Lt. Col. Andrew V. Salmo during a change of command ceremony at General Jones Armory, in Chicago, Illinois, Dec. 6, 2025.
