Illinois Army National Guard Aviator Wins Gen. Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award

Jun 9, 2026 - 06:04
Illinois Army National Guard Aviator Wins Gen. Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award
Illinois Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ethan R. Connor of Huntley, Ill., a UH-60 pilot with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment, has been named a recipient of the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. The Department of the Army announced the recipients recently, recognizing Connor as one of only four warrant officers across the entire force — including the regular Army, National Guard and Army Reserve — to receive the honor