Seven-year-old Jamir Gibbs of Marion, Illinois, sits between his mother, Amanda Miller (right) and grandmother, Katy Lively, during the Change of Responsibility Ceremony for November Co., Recruit Sustainment Program, Illinois Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Command. The Illinois Army National Guard "promoted" 7-year-old to honorary first sergeant as part of the ceremony. Jamir has been in a tough fight with cancer and the Illinois National Guard along with both local and state first responders honored his bravery, perseverance, and toughness in his fight. First Sgt. Beau Detrick assumed responsibility for November Company from 1st Sgt. Graham Young on June 8 at the Illinois Army National Guard Readiness Center in Marion. After the Change of Responsibility, Young retired from the Army after more than 28 years and eight months of military service. Young either recruited or supervised the recruitment of 1,999 Soldiers during his career, including Detrick, who he directly recruited and recommended as a full-time recruiter. Also, as part of the ceremony,
Date Taken: | 06.08.2024 |
Date Posted: | 06.09.2024 11:09 |
Photo ID: | 8461042 |
VIRIN: | 240608-A-OH563-5701 |
Resolution: | 4420x2849 |
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Location: | MARION, ILLINOIS, US |
Hometown: | MARION, ILLINOIS, US |
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