Illinois Army National Guard Maj. Jennifer Hillyer (right) holds her friend, Sgt. 1st Class Misty Mesecher after Hillyer’s retirement ceremony on Jan. 9 at the Northenders Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10302 in Springfield. Hillyer retired after 21 years of military service but continues to serve her community as the Junior Vice Commander of VFW Post 10302.
| Date Taken: | 01.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.14.2026 11:46 |
| Photo ID: | 9479281 |
| VIRIN: | 260109-A-OH563-5677 |
| Resolution: | 1826x2165 |
| Size: | 1.27 MB |
| Location: | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, US |
| Hometown: | EAST SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, US |
| Web Views: | 36 |
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