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".
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:
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Commander:
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LTC William Weinhardt |
260-485-9710 |
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Executive Officer:
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Vacant |
260-824-2986 |
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S-1:
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Vacant |
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S-3/S-2
Ops/Training |
1LT James R.
Needler |
765-981-2228 |
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CHEMICAL OFFICER |
COL Thomas O. Hansen |
260-489-5619 |
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Recruiting Officer: |
Vacant |
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Other Area Commanders:
BDE HQ CMDR
1st BN - Kokomo
2nd BN - Marion
3rd BN - South Bend
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Vacant
MAJ Terry Harris
LTC Lee Gamson
CPT James Merritt
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765-472-4060 765-664-5503 574-267-6740 |
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S-4:
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MAJ Ron West
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574-453-4321 |
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Chaplain: |
LTC Donald Kochanek |
765-677-1442
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Command Sergeant Major: |
CSM Scott Hawks
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574-269-7930 |
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Recruiting Sergeant: |
SGT Richard Hullinger |
260-351-2960
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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:
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Download IGR Enlistment Application MDI-IGR 10-4-1-R
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