Photo by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton | Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs | 06.08.2024
Seven-year-old Jamir Gibbs of Marion, Illinois, poses for a photo with 1st Sgt. Beau Detrick after Jamir's "promotion" ceremony. Jamir was promoted to "Honorary First Sergeant" of the Illinois Army National Guard's November Company, Recruit Sustainment Program, Recruiting and Retention Battalion during a ceremony on June 8 at the Illinois Army National Guard's Marion Readiness Center in honor......
Photo by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton | Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs | 06.08.2024
Seven-year-old Jamir Gibbs of Marion, Illinois, shows his grandmother, Katy Lively, the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Commander's Coin he received from the brigade commander, Col. Seth Hible, after Jamir's "promotion" ceremony. Jamir was promoted to "Honorary First Sergeant" of the Illinois Army National Guard's November Company, Recruit Sustainment Program, Recruiting and Retention......
Photo by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton | Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs | 06.08.2024
Seven-year-old Jamir Gibbs of Marion, Illinois, plays with his mother, Amanda Miller, after his "promotion" ceremony. Jamir was promoted to "Honorary First Sergeant" of the Illinois Army National Guard's November Company, Recruit Sustainment Program, Recruiting and Retention Battalion during a ceremony on June 8 at the Illinois Army National Guard's Marion Readiness Center in honor of his......
Photo by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton | Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs | 06.08.2024
Seven-year-old Jamir Gibbs of Marion, Illinois, smiles for a photo with law enforcement officers after his "promotion" ceremony. Jamir was promoted to "Honorary First Sergeant" of the Illinois Army National Guard's November Company, Recruit Sustainment Program, Recruiting and Retention Battalion during a ceremony on June 8 at the Illinois Army National Guard's Marion Readiness Center in honor......
Photo by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton | Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs | 06.08.2024
Seven-year-old Jamir Gibbs of Marion, Illinois, smiles while holding a Marion (Illinois) Fire Department axe after his "promotion" ceremony. Jamir was promoted to "Honorary First Sergeant" of the Illinois Army National Guard's November Company, Recruit Sustainment Program, Recruiting and Retention Battalion during a ceremony on June 8 at the Illinois Army National Guard's Marion Readiness......
Photo by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton | Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs | 06.08.2024
Seven-year-old Jamir Gibbs of Marion, Illinois, uses a Marion (Illinois) Fire Department "Jaws of Life" to crush a water bottle after his "promotion" ceremony. Jamir was promoted to "Honorary First Sergeant" of the Illinois Army National Guard's November Company, Recruit Sustainment Program, Recruiting and Retention Battalion during a ceremony on June 8 at the Illinois Army National Guard's......
Photo by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton | Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs | 06.08.2024
Seven-year-old Jamir Gibbs of Marion, Illinois, tries out a Marion (Illinois) Fire Department hose after his "promotion" ceremony. Jamir was promoted to "Honorary First Sergeant" of the Illinois Army National Guard's November Company, Recruit Sustainment Program, Recruiting and Retention Battalion during a ceremony on June 8 at the Illinois Army National Guard's Marion Readiness Center in......
Photo by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton | Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs | 06.08.2024
Seven-year-old Jamir Gibbs of Marion, Illinois, tries a Marion (Illinois) Fire Department hose after his "promotion" ceremony. Jamir was promoted to "Honorary First Sergeant" of the Illinois Army National Guard's November Company, Recruit Sustainment Program, Recruiting and Retention Battalion during a ceremony on June 8 at the Illinois Army National Guard's Marion Readiness Center in honor of......