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.
On August 27, 2023, a significant change of command ceremony unfolded at the Peoria Armory in Illinois. The event marked the transition in leadership, with Col. Jason Osberg stepping down as the outgoing commander and Col. Max Casteleyn assuming the role of incoming commander. This event holds profound significance due to the symbolic transfer of colors, a time-honored tradition in the military that underscores the continuity of authority and...
