Kentucky Army National Guard
| Headquarters, State Area Command Kentucky Army National Guard | |
|---|---|
Shoulder sleeve insignia of the Kentucky State Area Command (STARC) | |
| Active | 1775–present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Kentucky |
| Branch | Army National Guard |
| Type | ARNG Headquarters Command |
| Part of | Kentucky National Guard |
| Insignia | |
| Kentucky Army National Guard Crest | |
| Kentucky ARNG Headquarters DUI | |
| Kentucky ARNG Headquarters Flag | |
| Kentucky ARNG 75th Troop Command Flag | |
The Kentucky Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard. Nationwide, the Army National Guard has more than 430,000 members as of FY 2023. National coordination of various state National Guard units are maintained through the National Guard Bureau.
Kentucky Army National Guard units are trained and equipped as part of the United States Army. The same ranks and insignia are used and National Guardsmen are eligible to receive all United States military awards. The Kentucky Guard also bestows a number of state awards for local services rendered in or to the state of Kentucky.
The Kentucky Army National Guard is authorized approximately 7,250 personnel and has an approximate strength of 6,406 as of November 3, 2022. The Kentucky ARNG is composed of approximately 61 armories and is present in 53 communities, with its headquarters located in Frankfort, Kentucky.