Members of the 8th Infantry Association stand with fellow association member Colonel Nick Johnson and Maj. Gen. Rich Neely after the dual retirement ceremony. Col. Johnson retired from the Illinois Army National Guard. Col. Johnson commanded the 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment based in Chicago's General Richard Jones Armory. The 1/178th Infantry holds the lineage to the famous all African-American "Fighting" 8th Infantry. Johnson would go on to brigade command with the 65th Troop Command.
Date Taken: | 05.14.2022 |
Date Posted: | 05.15.2022 18:29 |
Photo ID: | 7197499 |
VIRIN: | 220514-A-OH563-788 |
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Location: | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, US |
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