U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Joe Lear, director of the joint staff, talks to Kentucky Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA) retired Army Col. Lance O’Bryan, at Boone National Guard Center, Frankfort, April 30, 2025. Lear spoke about the Kentucky National Guard’s missions including natural disaster response and event support. Kentucky National Guard senior leadership along with directorates met with O’Bryan to highlight the Kentucky National Guard and the organization’s capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Milt Spalding)