Kentucky surpasses expectations through ‘KEEP’, a non-traditional National Guard recruiting program

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Kentucky surpasses expectations through ‘KEEP’, a non-traditional National Guard recruiting program

U.S. Army Pfc. Iram Sosa, Pfc. Dalton Whitehurst, Spc. Thomas Lovings, Spc. Evan Kelsey and Spc. Isabella Howard are recognized for their participation in the Kentucky Enlistment Enhancement Program (KEEP), during a ceremony at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Nov. 19, 2025. KEEP is an initiative that pays Soldiers for enlistments that they refer to the Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Milt Spalding)

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