Kentucky National Guard cuts ribbon on new joint force headquarters

FRANKFORT, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) β€” Leaders with the Kentucky National Guard came together Tuesday to celebrate a new resource that will help them even better serve the commonwealth and the nation.

It was a big day for the Kentucky National Guard, as leaders cut the ribbon on the new Joint Force Headquarters. Kentucky Adjutant General Haldane Lamberton was one of the speakers. Lamberton spoke on how proud he is to have seen all the support for the Kentucky National Guard over the years, with this facility symbolizing that tradition.

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β€œThe formal part of breaking the ground with this began just under three years ago. The more informal part of breaking the ground with this concept began about ten years ago,” Lamberton said.

The new facility is meant to give the Kentucky National Guard an even more efficient way to collaborate and consolidate team efforts. Lamberton said this vital resource was well worth the wait.

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