Nominations for 2027 are now being accepted.
The Class o 2026 was announced at the annual parachute jump on August 7,2026 at the Embassy Suites, Lexington, KY.
Our 2026 Inductee Gala was held September 11 & 12, 2026.
Watch the Parachute jump video from August 7th, 2026.
THANKS TO EMABSSY SUITES, LEXINGTON KY FOR HOSTING
Congratulations to The KVHOF Class of 2026. Pictured Below.
Jessamine Co., served in the US Army/US Army Reserve for nealry 30 yrs. Back has found employment opportunities for cadets and Veterans through the Kentucky Employer Education Program(KEEP) which he helped establish. Serving in leadership roles in the VFW, American Legion, Association of the US Army, the Wilmore Veterans Center and his HOA.
Daviess Co., served in the US Army for 6.5 yrs. Basham co-founded Veteras Empowered Together(VET). VET has evolved to include equine, music and outdoor therapy as well as peer counseling for issues impacting older and younger Veterans.
Fayette Co., served in the US Navy( Vietnam War Era), followed by 3 yrs in the US Navy Reserve. As a bedside nurse and later an administrator, he helped to develope the first VA satellite clinics in rural SE and Eastern Kentucky. He activly volunteers fo Moveable Feast, a Lexington VA program thet delivers hot meals on weekdays to HIV/Aids patients referred ny Hospice as well as other community organizations.
Jefferson Co., served in the US Army in military intelligence for 24 yrs in the post Vietnam era. During his 19 yr post military career for the Department of Defence, he redesigned, modernized and implemented new officer training programs to support combat forces that have transformed intelligence support. Now serving as a community leader in Jefferson Co.
Oldman Co., served in the US Marines for 24 yrs during the Vietnam, Liberia and Gulf War eras as a rifleman, drill instructor and water safety/survival instructor. A 23 yr North Carolina educator, Harris participated in various community boards and task forces including helping to found Heal Our Heroes which led to the creation of the Heroes Center for veteran housing. Moving to KY, he began working as a military contractor to assist Air Force personnel on injury recovery.
Edmonson Co., served in the US Army for 3 yrs during the Vietnam era in the logistics field. As Commander of Disabled American Veterans for 10 yrs, Hasty has served as Master of Ceremonies for veteran events and organized fund raisers for fruit basket donations to his local nursing homes. He also represents DAV for Joint Executive Council of Vetern Organization (JEVCO).
Fayette Co., served in the US Army/Army Reserves for 8 yrs during the Vietnam era and saw duty in Korea as a armor officer. Insko actively gave of himself to benefit others as Lexington Jaycees President, Kentucky Grand Master of Oddfellows, ROTC Alumni Assoc. President at EKU and Council on International Living Chairman.
Madison Co., served in the US Army/Airforce(WWII) era as a B-24 crew member. Throughout his life, Jones has been actively engaged in ways to serve others: whether it was mentoring and advising future health care proffesionals, serving in the Academy of Siences that promotes scientific research and educaton improvement, or working with youth and adults in his church and community.
Adair Co., served in the US Army in many administrative positions for 25+ yrs. Lunsford has served as VFW Post Commander, talked about veterans at churches and schools, cleaned up cemeteries and given Korean War lectures. He has also been a career counselor with the Kentucky Department for the Blind and chairman of Men for Christ.
Hardin Co., served in the US Army for 34 yrs in the Light Infantry, Mechanized Infantry and Armored Calvary Units(Vietnam, Desert Storm and War on Terror )Eras. As Ft. Knox Commanding General, Tucker influenced legislators and the Chamber of Commerce about the Knox's impact on the community and facilitated long lasting partnerships to tackle community issues.
Butler Co., served in the US Army for 3 yrs as a Light Wheeled Vehicle Driver in Vietnam. Webster has spent 15+ yrs volunteering as a Veterans Service Officer, traveling to 7 counties assisting veterans and spouses file 900+ claims with the VA.
Grayson Co., served in the US Army for 20 yrs in the post Vietnam era in food service, in his post military life. Wine is an active volunteer and leader in several veteran organinizations including American Legion as Chaplain, 2nd Junior Vice Commander, Child Welfare Officer and Honor Guard Member.
Fayette Co., served in the US Marine Corps for 8+ years in the 1980's as an Armor Crewman. During Colvin's 38 yrs in corrections, he focused on the leadership and education of jail deputy forces in jurisdictions ranging from 600 to 2,000 prisoners in custody. He believes training saves lifes, he promotes fairness in decisions made by corrections staff.
Boyle Co., served in the US Army for 6 yrs in Motor Transport. He has excelled in leadership roles as an active member of Patriot Guard Riders, participating in over 100 funeral escorts, Chaplain for AMVETS and as Post Commander and Senior Vice Commander of VFW.
Hardin Coo., served in the US Army for 25.5 years in the transportation Corps and Recruiting. He is currently serving as Chapter Sergeant at Arms in the American Legion Riders. Folsom's American Legion efforts to advance suicide awareness and prevention are particlarly noteworthy. His actions led to the largest "Be the One" walk in Kentucky.
Kenton Co., served 12 yrs in the US Army (Vietnam Era) in various command and staff positions. Hebbeler has spent his post military years being heavily involved in veterans organizations: Highlands Cemetery Veterans DayCommittee, Vietnam Veterans Assoc., Veitnam Veterans Memorial Fund, American Legion and the Veterans Drug Court.
Daviess Co., served in the US Navy and US Navakl Reserves for 6 yrs in the late 1970's. Hetman has served as General Counsel President of the Kentucky Bar Assoc. and is n American Legion Commander. His community service includes leadership positions for the Owensboro Health Dept., Owensboror Senior Center, Owensboro Rotary, Veterans Empowered Together and many more.
Fayette Co., served in the US Marine Corps for 20 yrs(Vietnam Era) as an auditing technician. He is involved in the Dan Daly Detachment 858 of the Marine Corps League Service, Holland helped to coordinate its Golf Scramble Tournament to provide scholorshipos for veterans children and grandchildren and later became the scholorship chairperson and Kentucky Judge Advocate.
Hardin Co., served in the US Army for 26 years as a certified weather observer and forcaster. Moore's community service includes a volunteer with the NAACP, Purple Heart Association, DAV, Radcliff/Fort Knox Tourism and Convention Commission and the Patton Museum.
Jessamine Co., served in the US Army Air Corps for 4 yrs as a B-12 flight navigator(WWII). Moynahan resumed his legal career using his legal skills to serve fello Kentuckians. Under President Kennedy, he served as the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky and later as US District Judge, specifically in the black lung cases, civil rights and desegregation areas.
Mason Co., served in the US Navy for 22+ yrs in the area of cryptology. Post 9/11, Master Chief Sandlin's cadets assisted in the candlelight vigil held September 20th in Cannonsburg. As a naval science instructor, Sandlin emphasized student community involvement with Memorial Day, American Red Cross, Adopt A Highway and Color guard initiatives.
Logan Co., served 28 yrs in the US Army, primarily in field artillery and army aviation. Young participates in several veteran orginizations at the local, state and national level: chief of which is the Military Officers Association of America which informs Congress and the Kentucky State Legislature of veterans legislative needs.
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