Cadets assigned to the Appalachian ChalleNGe Academy Class 28 color guard retire the colors during the graduation ceremony at Harlan County High School in Baxter, Kentucky, June 13, 2026. The ceremony recognized nearly 100 cadets who graduated from the Kentucky National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program, completing a five-month residential phase focused on education, leadership, discipline and life skills. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Isaiah Jackson)