FIRST BRIGADE


LTC William Weinhardt

THE TORCH BRIGADE LIGHTING THE WAY

TRAINED AND READY - The First Brigade of the Indiana Guard Reserve (IGR) is prepared to assume missions assigned by the IGR Headquarters, whether they be assuming control of an armory whose Indiana Army National Guard unit has been activated or assisting Civil authorities in a local emergency.

The 1st Brigade with Headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana is commanded by LTC William Weinhardt.
All males and females, 18-70 years of age and in good health, with no record of felony convictions, are encouraged to contact a member of the 1st Brigade for enlistment or commissioning. We are looking for patriotic Americans who want to provide volunteer service in a military organization of the State of Indiana. "WE ARE HOOSIERS, SERVING HOOSIERS"
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The IGR is an all volunteer organization, composed of persons with prior military service who wish to continue to support the military by service to the State of Indiana and their community. Non-prior military service personnel are currently present in the organization and are welcome. Persons desiring information concerning the IGR may contact Brigade Commander, LTC William Weinhardt.

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First Brigade Command and Staff Personnel:

Commander:

LTC William Weinhardt

260-485-9710

Executive Officer:

Vacant

260-824-2986

S-1:

Vacant

S-3/S-2 Ops/Training

1LT James R. Needler

765-981-2228

CHEMICAL OFFICER

COL Thomas O. Hansen

260-489-5619

Recruiting Officer:

 Vacant

 

Other Area Commanders:
BDE HQ CMDR
1st BN - Kokomo
2nd BN - Marion

3rd BN - South Bend

Vacant
MAJ Terry Harris
LTC Lee Gamson

CPT James Merritt

 
765-472-4060
765-664-5503
574-267-6740

S-4:

MAJ Ron West

574-453-4321

Chaplain:

LTC Donald Kochanek

765-677-1442

Command Sergeant Major:

CSM Scott Hawks

574-269-7930

Recruiting Sergeant:

SGT Richard Hullinger

260-351-2960 

 

The 1st Brigade has a "trophy winning" Color Guard that performs in local parades and ceremonies. They conduct military funerals upon request and train in Homeland Defense courses to support County Emergency Management Coordinators throughout northeast Indiana. This brigade was awarded the IGR Superior Unit Award for Training Year 2005.
Drill Dates: click to view

Download IGR Enlistment Application MDI-IGR 10-4-1-R

Last updated: 19 August 2007
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