Illinois National Guard makes history with its first Commander of color
Major General Rodney Boyd, Adjutant General – Army of the Illinois National Guard appointed on May 4, 2024. IL Air National Guard picture
Over the weekend, Rodney Boyd took over as the new Commander of the Illinois National Guard. Boyd is the first Black officer and person of color to command the Illinois National Guard.
On the show, we’ll get to know more about Boyd’s journey. We’ll explore his motivations for joining the military, his service history, and his plans for the future of the Illinois National Guard.
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Major General Rodney Boyd
Adjutant General of Illinois; Commander of the Illinois National Guard
Director, Illinois Department of Military Affairs