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April 15, 2020
COVID-19 Response from McCormick Place, Chicago

This is NOT a hospital. It’s an alternate care facility that may be needed if hospital beds become scarce, and it’s the first of its kind according to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzger. The governor, during a visit on April 3, 2020, described the alternative care facility as an intervention for
April 13, 2020
Illinois Air Guard C-130s join the fight against COVID-19

What could have been a three-day trek across 2,150 miles of interstate highway was shortened to overnight delivery by Air National Guard C-130H Hercules aircraft joining Illinois’ fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.Two aircrews assigned to the 182nd Airlift Wing departed their Peoria air base for
Aug. 13, 2019
Peoria Airman and Family Readiness Center provides school supplies to military families

Community and military service members in Peoria, Ill., gave a helping hand at the Illinois Air National Guard’s 182nd Airlift Wing for the nationwide Back-to-School Brigade hosted by “Operation Homefront” Aug. 4.The Back-to-School Brigade campaign gives children of military families the opportunity
July 29, 2019
C-130 aircrew performs combat airdrops at Northern Strike 19

The rear door of a C-130H Hercules opens in mid-flight, exposing the lush landscape of northern Michigan just a few hundred feet below. Tethered inside the aircraft, Tech. Sgt. Trent Barron, a C-130H flight engineer assigned to the 169th Airlift Squadron, Illinois Air National Guard, is preparing
April 7, 2019
264th Combat Communications Squadron named 2019 rodeo champions

The 264th Combat Communications Squadron, Illinois Air National Guard, took 26 personnel to the Combat Communications Rodeo March 4 to 14 and their performance brought home the title of 2019 champions.The 5th Combat Communications Group hosted the CCR at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Personnel who
March 1, 2019
182nd fire chief retires, names new department leader

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Clifford Otto, a fire protection chief with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, transfers his position to Master Sgt. Joel Armendarez at Otto's retirement ceremony in Peoria, Ill., March 1, 2019. Otto is responsible for managing emergency services for Peoria’s Air
Feb. 22, 2019
Air Mobility Command commander visits 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard

The commander of U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command visited the Illinois Air National Guard's 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Illinois, Feb. 22.Gen. Maryanne Miller became the command’s top official in September 2018, where she coordinates total force Airmen and assets in accomplishing the Air
Jan. 13, 2019
169th Airlift Squadron conducts change of command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Strauss, center, a C-130H3 Hercules mobility pilot with the 169th Airlift Squadron, Illinois Air National Guard, receives command of the unit from 182nd Operations Group commander Col. Rusty Ballard during a change of command ceremony at the 182nd Airlift Wing in
Dec. 17, 2018
Exercise enhances trust, cooperation between U.S., Indian air forces

Airmen from the U.S. and Indian air forces marked the successful completion of 12 days of bilateral training and increased mutual cooperation during the Cope India 19 (CI19) closing ceremony here Dec. 14.
Oct. 24, 2018
ANG director meets with Illinois Airmen

Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, the director of the Air National Guard, was joined by his wife, Nancy Rice, during a trip to meet the Airmen of the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Illinois, Oct. 14.Rice recognized top performers from several squadrons during the visit by coining them during an all-call,

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