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However the On the hot and humid morning of Aug. important things remain 27, representatives from the Kansas the same – our basic mis- National Guard’s major commands assem- bled at the Museum of the Kansas sion, the loyalty and devo- National Guard, located at Forbes Field, to tion of our members and take part in an inspection ceremony, a our exemplary service to time-honored military tradition. Arranged our state and nation.” in ranks, from west to east, participants included Soldiers from Joint Forces Maj. Gen Tod Bunting Headquarters – Kansas, the 35th Division, The Adjutant General 35th Division Artillery, 130th Field Artillery Brigade, 69th Troop Command, pride in the Soldiers and Airmen under her 235th Regiment and Airmen from the command, Sebelius said “You are in my 184th Air Refueling Wing and 190th Air thoughts and prayers every day. God bless Refueling Wing. each and every one of you. God bless the Three cased flags stood near the eastern great state of Kansas and the United States end of the formation, representing the 1st of America.” Battalion, 635th Armor; 891st Engineer Following the ceremony, Gov. Sebelius Battalion and 169th Corps Support Gov. Kathleen Sebelius accompanied by Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting, the adjutant gen- and the public toured the Museum of the Battalion, all units that were deployed at eral (left), and Col. Eric Peck, chief of staff for the Kansas Army National Guard, Kansas National Guard and its grounds, the time. Music for the ceremony was per- inspect the troops during a special ceremony on Aug. 27, 2005, marking the 150th where a number of vintage and current formed by the 35th Division Band. anniversary of the Kansas National Guard. (Photo by Maj. Toni Truelove) military vehicles and equipment were on “Good morning, everybody, and Happy of the proud role the Kansas National are currently deployed overseas,” he con- display. Re-enactors from the Civil War, Birthday,” said Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting, the Guard continues to play in our state. tinued. “One hundred fifty years after they Spanish American War and World War II adjutant general, in his remarks. “Your Guard is made up of the best this first picked up their rifles to defend their eras were camped on the grounds, sharing “In the last century and a half many state has to offer,” said Bunting, addressing homes, Kansas Citizen-Soldiers are still their knowledge and demonstrating equip- things have obviously changed for the the governor. “On this date, the strength and serving with distinction, making their fam- ment used during those periods. Citizen-Soldiers of Kansas, like our uni- organization of the Kansas National Guard ilies and neighbors proud, and when Military re-enactors were also the high- forms, tools of our trade and the complexity are as follows: The Kansas Army National required, still willing to pay the ultimate light of a concert presented by the 35th of our plans and strategies,” he continued. Guard is 5,500 volunteers strong… price for our freedom.” Division Band during the afternoon. “However the important things remain the Approximately 1,500 Kansas Army “They are doing a tremendous job under Period music accompanied authentically same – our basic mission, the loyalty and National Guard Soldiers are deployed.” difficult conditions,” said Bunting, speaking costumed Guardsmen reading excerpts devotion of our members and our exemplary “The Kansas Air National Guard is of the Kansas Guard men and women cur- from diaries and letters written by service to our state and 2,200 volunteers strong… Approximately rently serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and other Guardsmen from the Civil War through nation.” 140 Kansas Air National Guard Airmen locations around the world. “I am deeply Operation Iraqi Freedom. After reading honored to be associated with them.” Inside the museum, a “Dialogue With excerpts from Receiving the report, Gov. Kathleen the Troops” allowed visitors to hear from The Adjutant Sebelius said, “General, I am pleased to Soldiers from Battery C, 2nd Battalion, General’s accept this report and extend to all the men 130th Field Artillery, who had recently Report of 1904, and women of the Kansas National Guard returned from a year-long deployment in Bunting our heartfelt appreciation for your service. Iraq. reminded the I am proud of each and every one of you.” audience “As your governor, I pledge my contin- ued support,” she continued. “I appreciate the opportunity to review the troops today and represent all Kansans in thanking you for your exemplary service for the last century and a half.” Expressing her Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting and some children share a moment with Sgt. 1st Class Howard Williams, a cavalry soldier re-enactor, and his mount Displays of military equipment, such as this Paladin howitzer, were on hand for the following the inspection ceremony. Williams is a member of Battery A, 1st public to view. (Photo by Stephen D. Larson) Battalion, 127th Field Artillery. (Photo by Stephen D. Larson) Page 2 Plains Guardian • 150th Anniversary issue Military ball highlights 150th birthday celebration By Spc. Terrance Lovchik, 105th MPAD national defense, even at such an early “Good evening ladies and gentlemen period in the organization’s history. and welcome to the 150th anniversary of Sebelius was also presented with the the Kansas National Guard.” official 150th anniversary banner and had With those words from Sgt. Maj. Keith the honor of cutting into another special White, the senior operations sergeant for piece of art: cake. The majestic four tiered the 35th Infantry Division and the Master tower went well with the wine from a of Ceremonies for the night, the 150th Kansas winery, decorated with commemo- Anniversary of the Kansas National Guard rative 150th anniversary labels. Celebration Ball was underway – and what Not all of the ceremony was as joyous, a celebration it was. however. Shortly after the posting of the Following White’s introduction, The colors by the 1st Kansas Volunteer Color Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting, Guard, made up of re-enactors represent- took the podium. Tonight was an occasion ing several different eras of Kansas mili- for history and symbolism, so Bunting tary history, came the traditional POW- chose to tell the story of the creation of MIA toast. This somber moment reminded our state flag. all of the sacrifices that have been made in “Major General McLain, who was the order to ensure the safety and security of adjutant general of Kansas from 1925 to our great nation and state. 1951,” Bunting began, “designed this offi- To this end, Sebelius told the crowd, cial flag.” Bunting told the audience that “On behalf of the citizens of Kansas, for the flag was first flown in Fort Riley, your commitment to the tradition and to Kan., for Kansas National Guard Soldiers the safety and security of our state and our and that the state banner was also designed nation, we are grateful for your service by Lt. Col. Joe Nichol, another former Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting, the adjutant general, addresses the audience assembled for and your sacrifice. God bless you all.” adjutant general. the military ball celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Kansas National Guard. The celebration soon turned back to the The ball was also used as an opportunity (Photo by Stephen D. Larson) festivities with a rendition of “Home on to unveil a special painting by Dale painting was presented to Gov. Kathleen visual representation memorializing the the Range,” followed by a concert by the Gallon, a renowned military artist, which Sebelius by Gallon himself, who also 150th anniversary. The charge at Bop Daddies. The band played hit songs depicts the Eighth Kansas Infantry charg- remained on hand to sign and sell prints of Missionary Ridge was chosen because it from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, closing out ing Missionary Ridge during the Civil War the painting. Gallon was commissioned by displayed the broad impact Kansas the night to a dance floor full of cheerful Battle of Chattanooga. The original oil the Kansas National Guard to create a National Guard Soldiers have had on faces and feet. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and Maj. Gen Tod Bunting, the adjutant general, wait to cut Military history artist Paul Gallon shakes hands with Gov. Kathleen Sebelius after the ceremonial birthday cake for the anniversary ball celebration. (Photo by presenting her with a painting commissioned for the Kansas National Guard’s Stephen D. Larson) 150th anniversary celebration. (Photo by Stephen D. Larson) Memorial service brings tears and words of encouragement By Spc. Terrance Lovchik, 105th MPAD year history of the Kansas National Guard The Kansas National Guard has many in remembrance of the Soldiers and families traditions that have transcended time, tra- who made this nation and this state so great. ditions that have evolved over the years to “When we go about our daily lives it become steadfastly entrenched in the cul- must be in the back of our minds, ‘I am ture of our military service. The traditions here because of what you did for me,’” range from the ceremonial inspection, as said Bunting.
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