Illinois Army National Guard 1st. Sgt. (retired) DoGood Efe-Nogo, who is a chief and prince of an African tribe in the delta region of Nigeria, was the keynote speaker at the Illinois National Guard's African-American History Month celebration. Here the retired first sergeant takes a photo with Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, the Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard. The event celebrated the proud history of African-Americans serving in the Illinois National Guard, including the "Fighting" 8th Infantry Regiment, the first all African-American unit that was led by Black officers. The event also discussed the contributions of African-Americans to the Illinois National Guard today.
Date Taken: | 02.19.2021 |
Date Posted: | 02.21.2021 00:24 |
Photo ID: | 6526792 |
VIRIN: | 210219-A-OH563-148 |
Resolution: | 3399x3122 |
Size: | 1.61 MB |
Location: | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, US |
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