veterans Archive
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Remembrance of Kentucky guardsmen in Vietnam
Posted on November 11, 2016 | No CommentsBy Brig. Gen. (ret) Norman E. Arflack, Commissioner Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs The 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War offers a broader scope for appreciating the service and sacrifice […] -
Louisville honors Veterans with downtown parade
Posted on November 13, 2015 | No CommentsBy Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Hiler, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment -
Kentucky Army National Guard Soldier takes on challenge of a lifetime
Posted on June 1, 2015 | No CommentsIraq, Afghanistan Veteran Named Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs First Women Veterans Coordinator Courtesy Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs FRANKFORT, Ky. – In addition to her duties as an Army […] -
Louisville, Kentucky Guard partner to commemorate Veterans Day
Posted on November 12, 2014 | No CommentsStory by Staff Sgt. Scott Raymond, Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In honor of Veterans Day, the Kentucky National Guard partnered with the city of Louisville, Mayor […] -
Substance abuse program helps Soldiers combat drug and alcohol issues
Posted on April 4, 2014 | No CommentsFree counseling, resources and confidentiality available Story by David Altom / Photos by Staff Sgt. Scott Raymond, Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs FRANKFORT, Ky. – It’s often said that our […] -
Making A Difference: Vet Honored For Volunteer Work
Posted on February 25, 2014 | No CommentsStory courtesy WLEX 18 Click here to see the original LEX18 story. LEXINGTON, Ky. — He served our country in World War II and his service didn’t end there. On […] -
“Neither riches or poverty, neither creed or race ….” — The story of Pvt. Robert H. Brooks
Posted on February 14, 2014 | No CommentsStory by John Trowbridge, Kentucky National Guard In recognition of February as Black History Month kentuckyguard.com is publishing several articles honoring African-American men and women who are significant figures in […] -
MEMORIAL IN THE WORKS FOR FALLEN SOLDIERS OF THE KENTUCKY NATIONAL GUARD
Posted on January 19, 2014 | No CommentsGroup needs $580K of $1.3M; selling tickets for upcoming concerts at Frankfort Convention Center Story courtesy The State-Journal By Katheran Wasson, Published: January 18, 2014 9:22PM Click here for the original story. […] -
Northern Kentucky celebrates Veterans Day with new tradition
Posted on November 12, 2013 | No CommentsStory by Spc. Brandy Mort, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment FLORENCE, Ky. — Every year communities across the country come together to celebrate Veterans Day and pay tribute to Service […] -
New program offers unique approach to helping combat veterans
Posted on November 6, 2013 | No CommentsOffers shorter waiting times, more emphasis on confidentiality, less on drugs Story by David Altom, Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs FRANKFORT, Ky. — Following the withdrawal of troops in Iraq […]