Jen Hansen with USO talks with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian Wertzler during a cookout in honor of the Kentucky National Guard’s 234th birthday at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, June 24. Soldiers, Airmen and civilians gathered to celebrate the organization's longstanding tradition of service to the Commonwealth and nation and continued commitment to homeland defense, emergency response and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Milt Spalding)