U.S. Army Sgt. Colin Daniel, the youngest Soldier in attendance, and Brig. Gen. Brian Wertzler participate in a ceremonial cake-cutting during a birthday celebration at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, June 24. The tradition symbolizes the passing of knowledge, experience and service from one generation of Guardsmen to the next while commemorating the Kentucky National Guard's history of service to the Commonwealth and nation. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Milt Spalding)