Mission Complete; Troops Heading Home
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the Illinois Army National Guard members assisting with Vermont flood relief operations have completed their mission and are heading home. Earlier this week Governor Quinn ordered Illinois National Guard helicopters and troops to active duty in Vermont after receiving a request for assistance from the state.
“The Illinois National Guard has again responded when the state and country has called on…
