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Guard Reservists Keep Memorial Service Safe for Spectators
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| IGR Soldiers coordinate with emergency workers during the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service |
On a day when Hoosiers gathered to remember fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces, IGR Soldiers
patrolled the streets of downtown Indianapolis. The mission - to assure that vehicles did not disrupt the ceremony on
Monument Circle and to help anyone who needed assistance during the event. Each year, dozens of Guard Reservists
take part in Operation Monument Spoke. The annual ceremony featured a military funeral procession, presentation
of caisson, and guest speakers such as Governor Mitch Daniels.
  
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IGR Performs Critical Role at Mini-Marathon
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| IGR Soldiers cleared a path for medical personnel helping a distressed runner. |
 Hot weather kept Indiana Guard Reserve Soldiers busy during the 2012 Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Guard
Reservists helped several runners who were overcome by the heat during the 36th annual race. More than 200
Mini-Marathon participants had to be treated for heat exhaustion and dehydration. The IGR provided water for some of those
in need, called medics for further assistance and cleared the streets for emergency personnel. More than 30-thousand runners
and walkers hit the streets of the 13.1 mile course despite warmer than average temperatures in the 70s. Hundreds
of IGR Soldiers patrolled the area looking for distressed participants. They also blocked off busy streets, keeping the
runners, walkers and spectators safe. The IGR was joined by dozens of members of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets and students
from the Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy.
Click on the video below to see the Indiana
National Guard story that features the IGR
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Celebrating Hoosiers Serving Hoosiers
IGR says farewell to BG Bensman, welcomes BG Bowers into
new role
 
The annual Dining Out was bittersweet for many Indiana Guard Reserve members. The IGR said goodbye to BG
Ed Bensman as he retired after decades of service to the people of Indiana. Guard Reservists celebrated Bensman's accomplished
career with the U.S. Army and IGR. The hundreds of attendees also witnessed the promotion of BG Bruce Bowers into his
new position at the IGR.
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IGR Sets the Stage for Marathon
At the request of JFHQ, the Indiana Guard Reserve provided the Color Guard for the Carmel Marathon on
21 April. Hundreds of runners and walkers joined the Guard Reservists moments before they took to the streets of Hamilton
County.
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Upcoming Summer Missions
Summer is here! That means it's
time for several critical scheduled IGR missions. Stay tuned for more information about
Indianapolis Air
Show
21-24 June
Contact CPT Anthony Agresta or CSM Paul Clark for more information
Indiana National Guard Car Show
7 July
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge
9-14 July
Contact LTC Art Bottorff for more information
If you have anything to contribute to the IGR website or have a newsworthy event, please contact CPT Terry Heifetz
If you are a resident of Indiana and wish to serve fellow Hoosiers Join the IGR. 
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