One CH-47 Chinook from the 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion based in Peoria, Illinois, leaves for California to assist CAL FIRE with its firefighting operations on Aug. 29, 2020.
We’ve made many technological advancements in fire prevention and safety over the last 100 years, but one of the most important and one of the most low-tech aspects of fire safety hasn’t changed, and that is having a plan. What do I mean by have a plan?
Have an escape plan to get out of wherever you’re at if it catches on fire. This is especially importantly at home and especially if you have children.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois National Guard’s 129th Regiment’s Regional Training Institute (RTI) Officer Candidate School (OCS) commissioned 28 second lieutenants at the Old State Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois, Sunday, Aug. 25.
Col. (Ret.) Renato “Ron” Bacci, of Wood Dale, Illinois, whose career in the U.S. Army Reserve spanned 30 years was honored Aug. 21 with the Illinois National Guard Outstanding Service Award for 20 years of volunteer service with the Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
