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Major General Rodney Boyd Becomes the First Person of Color to Command the Illinois National Guard, Major General Neely Receives Distinguished Service Medal for 40 Years of Service

Gov. Pritzker Officiates Illinois National Guard Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony

CHATHAM — Governor JB Pritzker, the Commander-in-Chief of the Illinois National Guard, officially transferred command of the 301-year-old military organization from the 40th Adjutant General for Illinois, Major General Richard Neely, to the 41st Adjutant General, Major General Rodney Boyd, during a Change of Command Ceremony today at Glenwood High School in Chatham. After the Change of Command, Major General Neely retired from the military after 40 years of service.

Yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker signed the following bill, which was filed today:

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Gov. Pritzker Officiates Illinois National Guard Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony

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