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Posted on: May 24, 2023

The Kansas National Guard to support Memorial Day events in Kansas

Kansas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen will take part in a number of Memorial Day events and ceremonies across the state.

Monday, May 29

Attica – Staff Sgt. Jesse Waugh, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, will be the guest speaker at a Memoria...

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Posted on: April 14, 2023

Update on wildland fires in Kansas

The Kansas Division of Emergency Management continues to monitor and provide resources to counties in Kansas that are battling wildland fires.

KDEM requested a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) through FEMA due to the Haddam Wildfire in Washington Co...

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Posted on: April 13, 2023

Governor issues declaration of disaster emergency due to wildland fires

Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal declaration of disaster emergency last night, April 12, due to wildland fires across the state. The declaration will allow the state to preposition assets for a quicker response to any fires that may begin. Wildfire re...

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

Governor issues declaration of disaster emergency due to threat of wildland fires

Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal declaration of disaster emergency this morning, March 31, due to the potential for wildland fires and severe storms in the state. The declaration will allow the state to preposition assets for a quicker response to any...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Venerdi To Receive Adjutant General’s Post April 1

Brigadier General Michael T. Venerdi

Brigadier General Michael Venerdi will be installed as the 38th Kansas adjutant general in a Transfer of Authority ceremony Saturday, April 1, 2 p.m. on the south steps of the Kansas Statehouse. The ceremony will include the traditional exchange of the co...

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

Change Of Command Ceremony Set For March 5 At 1st Battalion, 235th Regiment In Salina

Major Nichole Inskeep

Lieutenant Colonel Jason M. Inskeep will relinquish command of the 1st Battalion, 235th Regiment (Officer Candidate School/Warrant Officers Candidate School) to Major. Nichole E. Inskeep in a change of command ceremony Sunday, March 5. The ceremony will b...

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

35th Infantry Division will conduct change of command ceremony March 4

Major General John Rueger

Maj. Gen. William Blaylock II will turn over command of the 35th Infantry Division to Maj. Gen. John Rueger in a change of command ceremony Saturday, March 4. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. at the 35th ID Headquarters, 4 Wagon Wheel Way, Fort Leavenwor...

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

Istas will become command sergeant major for 35th Infantry Division

CSM Rob Istas

Command Sgt. Maj. Rob Istas will accept authority as the command sergeant major for the 35th Infantry Division in a ceremony Saturday, March 4, at the 35th ID Headquarters, 4 Wagon Wheel Way, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The ceremony will begin following the...

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