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The United States Army
06/18/2012 | News release
Jobs for Soldiers, Vets highlighted at Illinois Chamber annual meeting
distributed by noodls on 06/18/2012 18:07
Picture 2 Caption:
Lt. Gen. J. Michael Bednarek, commanding general of First
Army, speaks to Illinois business leaders about the influx of
qualified veterans available from the downsizing of the Army.
Bednarek highlighted the benefits of hiring Army Reserve,
National Guard, and veterans. Bednarek attended the Illinois
Chamber of Commerce Annual Board meetingJune 8 in Chicago to
discuss the potential of Soldiers; what it means to be a
Soldier; and the values instilled in a Soldier that
contribute so much to the work force. U.S. Army photo by Sgt.
1st Class Anthony Quintero, 85th Support Command Public
Affairs Office.
Picture 3 Caption:
Lt. Gen. J. Michael Bednarek, commanding general of First
Army, receives an award from Doug Whitley, President and
Chief Executive Officer of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.
The award was presented to Bednarek at the Illinois Chamber
of Commerce Annual Board meeting, June 8, in Chicago.
Bednarek attended the meeting to talk with business leaders
about the influx of qualified veterans from the downsizing of
the Army, and discussed the benefits of hiring Army Reserve,
National Guard, and veterans. Bednarek discussed what it
means to be a Soldier, and the values instilled in a Soldier
that contribute so much to a work force. U.S. Army photo by
Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Quintero, 85th Support Command Public
Affairs Office.
