The Illinois National Guard will deploy approximately 140 members to Washington, D.C. to enhance security at the 60th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2025. This team, including 110 Soldiers and 30 Airmen, will assist in site security and specialized support, operating under the direction of Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd.
“Supporting the presidential inauguration is a great opportunity for the Illinois National Guard to be part of history and represent the state of Illinois,” said Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, the Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard. “Our Soldiers and Airmen are highly trained, and I have full confidence in their abilities to support the local and federal agencies as needed.”
The Illinois National Guard force will include 100 Military Police soldiers from the 933rd Military Police Company, based in Fort Sheridan, and about 30 Security Forces Airmen from the 183rd Wing based in Springfield, the 126th Air Refueling Wing based at Scott Air Force Base, and the 182nd Airlift Wing based in Peoria. These troops will conduct site security in support of the federal task force.
There will also be a few service members, the 5th Civil Support Team (CST), based in Bartonville, and the 126th Air Refueling Wing, based at Scott Air Force Base, providing specialized support in Washington, D.C.