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Kentucky Guard well represented during Inauguration
December 10, 2019 — Many Soldiers from both Army and Air Force participated in the 61st Inauguration parade for incoming governor-elect, Andy Beshear Dec. 10, 2019. From the six Color Guard Soldiers and Airman that carried ol’ Glory to the steps of the Capitol to the 13 Solders that fired off 19 howitzer cannon blasts from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 138th Field Artillery Brigade... MORE

New Leader takes point in the Kentucky National Guard
December 10, 2019 — Brig. Gen. Haldane (Hal) B. Lamberton, who served more than 35 years in uniform, is the state’s new adjutant general appointed by Governor Andy Beshear as his first act as Commander-in-Chief... MORE

Haldane Lamberton is promoted to the rank of Brig. Gen.

A storied career comes to a close
December 7, 2019 — “It’s always been a team effort…” remarked Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Hogan, Adjutant General of Kentucky, about his time in service. Hogan’s 36 years of service draws to a close on Monday Dec. 9th after serving as The Adjutant General of the Kentucky National Guard and Department of Military Affairs for the last four years. Affectionately referred to as ‘TAG,’ Hogan was sworn in by Gov. Matt Bevin on Dec. 8, 2015 and hit the ground running... MORE

BG Campbell retires after serving in nearly five decades
November 15, 2019 — Army Brig. Gen. Scott A. Campbell was honored for nearly 40 years of service in the Kentucky National Guard during his retirement ceremony at the Wellman Armory on Boone National Guard Center Nov. 15. Gen. Campbell leaves his post as Assistant Adjutant General where he served as the Land Component Commander with full command responsibility for all the Kentucky Army National Guard Forces... MORE

Major General Logan Feland of the U.S. Marines owes roots to Kentucky State Guard
September 13, 2019 — While still attending college in 1885, Feland joined the military as a Private in Company D, (Latham Light Guards), 3rd Infantry Regiment, Kentucky State Guard in Hopkinsville. His brother, John, was the company’s First Lieutenant. While serving in Company D, Feland continually earned higher rank, though another officer peer, Jouett Henry, would eventually command the company... MORE

Never too late to honor the fallen
July 13, 2019 — U.S. Marine Pvt. Carl Strong died March 14, 1945 in the Battle of Iwo Jima fighting for his country. On July 13, 2019, some 74 years after giving his life, Strong received full military honors surrounded by relatives, friends and fellow Marines during a memorial service held in Jackson, Ky. Kentucky National Guard Chaplain (Capt.) Tyler Shields of the 103rd Chemical Battalion had the privilege to preside over the service. “This memorial was significant because it shows that it’s never too late to do the right thing. It hits at the very core of our values; that we will never leave a fallen comrade even if 74 years have passed. Although he was forgotten for too many years, he wasn’t forgotten forever. Now, his service and sacrifice will always be remembered and he can finally rest in peace as an American hero.”... MORE

Another generation of service
January 28, 2019 — Every month the Kentucky National Guard hosts a patching ceremony welcoming the newest Soldiers to the team. This month was no different, but for Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Perkins it sure had a special meaning as he patched his daughter, Pfc. Taylor Perkins. “I am handing the torch to my child to carry on the burden that we carry as Citizen-Soldiers. It’s an overwhelming feeling,” said Ronald. ... MORE

Honoring our Legacy
January 23, 2019 — In 1962, Maj. Gen. Arthur Lloyd, Kentucky’s Adjutant General, announced Frankfort’s National Guard Center be named after Col. Daniel Boone of the Kentucky Militia. Boone was a defender of Kentucky’s frontier, serving in Virginia’s Kentucky County Militia in 1777. Boone was not only one of the earliest explorers of Kentucky and guided settlers into the area, he founded Fort Boonesborough, protected it during the siege in 1777, and fought the Shawnee again at the Battle of Blue Licks; which was the last battle of the Revolutionary War. This early militia eventually evolved into today’s Kentucky National Guard... MORE

A glimpse into a Soldiers life – Operation Immersion 2018
May 11, 2018 — “How am I supposed to carry all of this. How do you open an MRE? We weren’t told to bring knives or scissors. I’ve been yanked out of my comfort zone. I can’t wait to eat a salad.”... MORE

Kentucky Guard, Emergency Management partner for earthquake readiness
June 16, 2016 — "CAPSTONE-14 offers Kentucky and our neighboring states the opportunity to build upon the existing partnerships and opportunities to identify unified real-world solutions for emergency response to a catastrophic event of this magnitude," said Michael Dossett, KYEM Director... MORE

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