Alton native enlists in the Illinois Army National Guard

SPRINGFIELD - Spc. Dennis Moore, Jr., of Alton, Illinois, was sworn into the Illinois Army National Guard Jan. 5 at the recruiting station in Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Moore enlisted as a 42A, Human Resources Administrative Specialist, and is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, based in Marion, Illinois.

He served the last five years in the active Army as a petroleum supply specialist, including one tour in South Korea. Moore said he is happy to know he can continue his service as a guardsman.

"I have always wanted to serve my community with the Illinois National Guard, even before I first enlistment," Moore said. "I'm very proud to now be able to serve my community, state and country."

Moore said he plans to attend Lewis & Clark Community College and take advantage of the post-9/11 G.I. Bill, Illinois Veterans Grant, and the National Guard Grant, which covers 100 percent of college tuition for any Illinois state college or university up to a doctorate degree.

The Recruiting and Retention Battalion congratulates Moore and welcome him to the Illinois Army National Guard.

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