The Indiana Guard Reserve is an all-volunteer military force which reports directly to the State Adjutant General and is under the command of the Governor of Indiana through the 81st Troop Command. Members have regular civilian careers and meet for drills one day per month unless activated by the Governor during an emergency. When not volunteering, IGR soldiers are students and teachers, attorneys, police officers and everything in between. Many IGR members are retired members of the National Guard and other military services. However, military experience is not a prerequisite. Service in the IGR is a way for members to “give back” to their neighbors while experiencing military commitment and camaraderie on missions just for Hoosiers.
Indiana National Guardsmen from across the state and two Slovakian service members competed in the three-day Best Warrior competition starting on March 15 at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
Interview package from Armed Forces Weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, May 20-21, 2022. For use with Armed Forces Weekend and Soldier Spotlight projects.