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    Illinois Promotes Two Full Bird Colonels in Same Ceremony [Image 5 of 15]

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    Two individuals in military camouflage uniforms are exchanging a challenge coin, a common military tradition used to recognize achievement or boost morale. The coin is circular with a visible red star design on its face. One person is handing the coin to the other in what appears to be an indoor or covered outdoor setting.

    SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    07.11.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Gerardo Valdes 

    Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs

    Brig. Gen. Lenny Williams (left), Assistant Adjutant General, Commander, Illinois Army National Guard, recieves a challenge coin from Lt. Col. Matthew Dodsworth (right), Deputy G1 Illinois Army National Guard, at the promotion ceremony to colonel of Col. Matthew Brady, the construction and facilities management officer (CFMO) for the Illinois Army National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, and Col. Jesse Wright, the Director of Operations (J3) for the Illinois Army National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, at the Illinois Military Academy in Springfield Illinois on July 11th, 2026. There is not often that two colonels are promoted in the same ceremony and a fair method to determine pining order needed to be determined.(U.S. Army photos by Sgt. G. Alejandro Valdes, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs)

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    Date Taken: 07.11.2026
    Date Posted: 07.12.2026 15:13
    Photo ID: 9806539
    VIRIN: 260711-Z-KF845-1018
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 3.23 MB
    Location: SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, US
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    Four military personnel in camouflage uniforms are participating in a formal ceremony at what appears to be an Illinois National Guard facility. One soldier stands at a transparent podium reading aloud while three others stand with heads bowed in a posture of prayer or reflection. The setting is an indoor auditorium or conference room with a projection screen and National Guard insignia visible on the podium.
    A military ceremony or briefing is taking place at an Illinois National Guard facility, with one uniformed soldier speaking at a podium while four other soldiers are seated on a raised stage behind him. All individuals are wearing U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms. The setting appears to be a formal auditorium or conference room.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is speaking at a podium in a military auditorium or briefing room. He appears to be addressing a group of civilians, primarily women and children, seated in the front rows, suggesting a family-oriented military ceremony or briefing. Two additional soldiers are visible seated in the background.
    Four U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are gathered in what appears to be a military auditorium or briefing room. A central soldier identified by nametape as 'CODSWORH' (partially visible) appears to be presenting or receiving a small item, possibly a coin or insignia, in what looks like a formal recognition ceremony. Civilians and additional soldiers are visible seated in the background.
    Two individuals in military camouflage uniforms are exchanging a challenge coin, a common military tradition used to recognize achievement or boost morale. The coin is circular with a visible red star design on its face. One person is handing the coin to the other in what appears to be an indoor or covered outdoor setting.
    Four U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam (OCP) uniforms are engaged in conversation inside what appears to be a military briefing room or common area. The soldier on the left displays a 101st Airborne Division patch and U.S. flag on his sleeve. Two civilian women are seated in the background, and military-themed photographs line the upper wall.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are shaking hands in what appears to be an indoor military ceremony or formal event. A civilian woman in a blue floral dress stands nearby, likely a family member or guest. Additional soldiers are seated in the background observing the proceedings.
    A U.S. Army soldier is having an insignia or pin placed on his uniform collar by a young woman, likely a family member, during what appears to be a military promotion or award ceremony. Two young women are present, both smiling, while another soldier in uniform observes from the background. The setting appears to be an official military facility with U.S. and military flags visible.
    A U.S. Army promotion or pinning ceremony is taking place indoors. A woman in a polka-dot dress is pinning a rank insignia onto the collar of a male soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, while a teenage girl assists. A second soldier in uniform observes smiling in the background.
    A U.S. Army officer named Brady, wearing an OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a Colonel's eagle insignia, is speaking at a clear acrylic podium. The podium displays the Illinois National Guard seal with the motto 'Always Ready Always There.' The setting appears to be an indoor briefing or ceremonial event.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are shaking hands in what appears to be an indoor ceremony or formal event. A third soldier is seated in the background observing the exchange. The name tape 'WRIGHT' is visible on the center soldier's uniform.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is engaged in conversation with a civilian woman wearing a light blue tiered dress. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility or conference room, with additional soldiers visible in the background. The interaction appears formal yet cordial, possibly during a military ceremony or official event.
    A woman in a light blue dress is pinning an insignia or rank device onto a U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, suggesting a promotion or award ceremony. The soldier's name tape reads 'VRGH' (partially visible) and the uniform displays 'U.S. ARMY' tape along with a shoulder patch. A second soldier in the background observes the ceremony with a smile.
    A U.S. Army Colonel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is having an insignia or pin affixed to his uniform by a woman in a light blue dress, suggesting a promotion or award ceremony. A second soldier in uniform is visible smiling in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility or conference room with a podium and military photographs on the wall.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is speaking at a podium bearing the Illinois National Guard seal during what appears to be an official military ceremony or briefing. Two additional soldiers in uniform are seated in chairs in the background. The setting is an indoor conference or auditorium room with a projection screen visible behind the speaker.

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