Welcome to Military Affairs
 Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini
The Adjutant General
Welcome to the Department of Military Affairs web site. We hope that this will become a valuable tool and a first stop when you need information about the Kentucky Army and Air National Guard or the state structure of our department. It is an honor and a privilege to lead so many dedicated and talented men and women. I hope you will join me in taking every opportunity to thank the men and women in uniform for their efforts and service. Again, welcome and please contact us if we can be of any assistance.
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Recent Headlines..... |
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Governor declares July 2009 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Photo by 1st Lt. Andi Hahn/Public Affairs Office
Gov. Steve Beshear signs a proclamation declaring July 2009 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Month at the capitol building June 29 in Frankfort, Ky. Servicemembers from every branch of the military and representatives from the ESGR participated in the ceremony on behalf of the Kentucky National Guard and the Reserves.
Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve is a Department of Defense organization established in 1972. Their mission is to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve component members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.
"Those of you in the Guard and the Reserve know we can't serve without the support of our families, our communities and our employers," said Beshear. "Thus I have designated July as Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Month as a reminder that it is essential that we express appreciation each and every day for these brave men and women," he said.
Also in attendance was Brig. Gen. Michael Richie, Deputy Adjutant General for Kentucky. "The Kentucky National Guard cannot successfully accomplish its mission without the great support we get from our civilian employers," Richie said. "Kentucky ESGR plays a key role ensuring both our Soldiers and their employers benefit from our Soldiers'service and deserve a lot of credit for that success," he said.
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National Guard Birthday Celebration Unveils New Memorial
Photos by 1st Lt. Andi Hahn/Public Affairs Office
Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini, adjutant general for Kentucky, joined his fellow Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen in celebrating the 217th birthday of the Kentucky National Guard in a ceremony held June 24 at the Maj. Gen. Billy G. Wellman Armory, Boone National Guard Center, Frankfort, Ky.
Highlights of the event included a reading of Governor Steve Beshear's proclamation making June 24th "Kentucky National Guard Day," and an unveiling of a privately funded memorial to be built at the entrance to Boone National Guard Center.
The event featured a bronze model of the central feature of the memorial by renowned sculptor Wyatt Gragg of Louisville and the artist concept of the overall memorial design by Cullen McBroom of Muldoon Memorial of Louisville.
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The Year of the NCO |
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 Since 1775, the Army has set apart its NCOs from other enlisted Soldiers by distinctive insignia of grade.
With more than 200 years of service, the U.S. Army’s Noncommissioned Officer Corps has distinguished itself as the world’s most accomplished group of military professionals. Historical and daily accounts of “life as an NCO” are exemplified by acts of courage, and a dedication and a willingness to do “whatever it takes” to complete the mission. NCOs have been celebrated for decorated service in military events ranging from Valley Forge to Gettysburg, to charges on Omaha Beach and battles along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, to current conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.
In recognition of their commitment to service and willingness to make great sacrifices on behalf of our Nation, Secretary of the Army established 2009 as “Year of the NCO.”
Throughout 2009, the Army honors NCOs through initiatives and events that:
- Enhance awareness and public understanding of the roles and responsibilities of today’s NCO.
- Enhance and accelerate the development of NCOs through education, fitness, and leadership development initiatives.
We invite you to join the celebration of one of America’s greatest assets, the NCO Corps, the “backbone of the American Army.”
The purpose of the Year of the NCO initiative is to enhance NCO’s education, fitness, leadership development and pride in service through the implementation of programs and policies that support the sustainment and growth of the NCO Corps. The Year of the NCO recognizes the leadership, professionalism, commitment, courage and dedication of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps and will better inform and educate Congress, government institutions, and the American people of the roles, responsibilities, and the quality of service of our NCO Corps. The NCO Corps is a national treasure.
If you know of a deserving NCO -- one who epitomizes the NCO Creed, one who makes you proud to wear the same uniform -- please send in your nomination.
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Disaster Assistance |
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To coordinate an Emergency Management System of Mitigation, Preparedness, Response & Recovery to Protect the Lives, Environment & Property of the People of Kentucky
The KCCRB credentials and maintains a statewide network of training professional volunteer responders and deploys rapids response teams to crisis sites. A 24-hour toll-free access phone number, (888)522-7228, is maintained to request a response.
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Current Kentucky National Guard Leadership |
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Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini - The Adjutant General
Brig. Gen. Joseph "Lonnie" Culver - Deputy Adjutant General, Army
Brig. Gen. Michael J. Dornbush - Chief of the Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters
Brig. Gen. John W. Heltzel - Deputy Commander, Joint Force Headquarters
Brig. Gen. Mark R. Kraus - Assistant Adjutant General for Air
Please CLICK HERE for more information on our leadership.
The Kentucky National Guard includes the Army National Guard, a component of the United States Army ( ), and the Air National Guard, a United States Air Force () component.
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