"ships and sailors in the United States Navy named after Nebraska-related entities. As of January 2015, Governor Pete Ricketts requires the following criteria for awarding an Admiralship: According to the Nebraska Admiral Association, notable admirals include: Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh were both reportedly granted a Nebraska Admiralship. Both Nguema and Jammeh have been criticized for their dictatorial rule over their respective countries, and the reported granting of the admiralship to Jammeh by Governor Dave Heineman even drew the criticism of the state's Democratic Party leader. Nebraska Admiral Nebraska Admiral (formally, Admiral"
"There is an aristocratic tinge to the social usage of the title ""colonel"", which today designates the southern gentleman, and is archetypal of the southern aristocrat. States conferring this title as an honor include Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Alabama. Texas confers the honor of Admiral in the Texas Navy. From 2005 to 2015 Illinois allowed for the Governor of the State to make appointments to the Governor's Regiment of Colonels, but no appointments were made. Many states have provisions in their articles or bills concerning state defense forces which allow the"
"Kentucky Colonel Kentucky Colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Commissions for Kentucky colonels are given by the governor and the secretary of state to individuals in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to a community, state or the nation. The Governor of Kentucky bestows the honor of a colonel's commission, by issuance of letters patent. The title ""Kentucky Colonel"" was formalized in 1813, but it was previously used informally to refer to people with honored reputations, often related to military service in the American Revolution. It was often associated with landowners respected"
"for the duration of the governor's own term in office. Some states also confer brevets as part of their regular honors system. Georgia confers honorary ranks into its state police force. Kentucky is famous for its colonels, and so too is Tennessee, both of which make the appointment as an honorary member of the governor's staff. Alabama, Kentucky, Texas and Nebraska also confer an admiralty within a symbolic navy. Similar honors have been issued for the Georgia Naval Militia, which has existed only on paper since 1908. In all cases these honorary titles may be considered effective brevets, equal to"
"the USL. Unless otherwise specified, all state symbol information is taken from Kentucky State Symbols. Kentucky colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Commissions for Kentucky colonels are given by the Governor and the Secretary of State to individuals in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to a community, state or the nation. The sitting governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky bestows the honor of a colonel's commission, by issuance of letters patent. Kentucky Kentucky ( ), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state located in the east south-central region of the"
"with The Byrds and who also worked extensively as a session musician with various highly prominent performers. Kentucky Colonel Kentucky Colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Commissions for Kentucky colonels are given by the governor and the secretary of state to individuals in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to a community, state or the nation. The Governor of Kentucky bestows the honor of a colonel's commission, by issuance of letters patent. The title ""Kentucky Colonel"" was formalized in 1813, but it was previously used informally to refer to people with honored"
"governor to grant honorary membership of the officer ranks. While the honor of colonel in this usage has no actual military role, the title did evolve from the military. The highest honor of Tennessee is ""Colonel, Aide de camp, Governor's staff"". Those who receive this award are recorded by the Secretary of State of Tennessee with those who have been commissioned into the State Guard and Tennessee National Guard. Kentucky's famous colonelcy evolved from the personal bodyguards of the governor and now confers its recipients as honorary members on the governor's staff. Like Tennessee, Georgia's honorary titles give its members"
"those over 64. Blandville, Kentucky Blandville is an inactive home rule-class city in Ballard County, Kentucky, in the United States. It was founded in 1842 and named for Captain Bland Ballard, a hero of the War of 1812. It was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1845. Blandville was the seat of Ballard County from 1842 to 1881, when the seat was moved to Wickliffe. The population was 90 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Paducah, KY-IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Blandville is located near the southern border of Ballard County in western Kentucky. It is east"
"although they are confirmed by the Senate. In the Commonwealth of Kentucky, commissioned Kentucky colonels are considered honorary aides-de-camp to the Governor and members of his/her staff. As such, they are entitled to the style of ""Honorable"" as indicated on their commission certificates. The commission and letters patent granted by the governor and secretary of state bestowing the title of Kentucky colonel refers to the honoree as ""Honorable First Name Last Name."" However, this style is rarely used with most Kentucky colonels preferring to be referred to and addressed as colonel. The style ""The Honorable"" is used on envelopes when"
"seized by armies were sold at auction by the colonel of the division. Kentucky colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Commissions for Kentucky colonels are given by the Governor and the Secretary of State to individuals in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to a community, state or the nation. The sitting governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky bestows the honor of a colonel's Commission, by issuance of letters patent. Perhaps the best known Kentucky colonel is Harland Sanders of ""Kentucky Fried Chicken"" fame. The rank of colonel is also used by"
"Blandville, Kentucky Blandville is an inactive home rule-class city in Ballard County, Kentucky, in the United States. It was founded in 1842 and named for Captain Bland Ballard, a hero of the War of 1812. It was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1845. Blandville was the seat of Ballard County from 1842 to 1881, when the seat was moved to Wickliffe. The population was 90 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Paducah, KY-IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Blandville is located near the southern border of Ballard County in western Kentucky. It is east of Wickliffe, the"
"artists, writers, athletes, performers, businesspersons, U.S. and foreign politicians, and members of foreign royal families – some of whom have no obvious connection to Kentucky. It has also been bestowed upon various people who are not generally considered especially notable – they have been people from ""all walks of life"", although the selection process is intended to identify only those with a reputation for high moral standards and a record of ""good works"" accomplishments. An individual can only become a Kentucky colonel if nominated by an active colonel. An active colonel is a colonel who contributes to the Honorable Order"
"Kentucky colonels are considered honorary aides-de-camp to the Governor and members of his staff, all are entitled to the style of ""Honorable"" as indicated on their commission certificates. This is rarely used, however; Kentucky colonels are usually just referred to and addressed as ""Colonel"". In writing, usage is ""Kentucky colonel"" when the term is not being used as a specific title for an individual. In 1885 Governor William O'Connell Bradley commissioned the first honorary Kentucky colonels as an honor award bestown upon citizens for their noteworthiness. In 1890 a book was published by Opie Read, called 'A Kentucky Colonel' evolved"
"capita income for the county was $19,035. About 10.70% of families and 13.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.30% of those under age 18 and 15.40% of those age 65 or over. Ballard County, Kentucky Ballard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,249. Its county seat is Wickliffe. The county was created by the Kentucky State Legislature in 1842 and is named for Captain Bland Ballard, a soldier, statesman, and member of the Kentucky General Assembly. Ballard is now as of late 2017"
"campaign to be elected Governor of Louisiana. In Britain, Canada, Australia and other Commonwealth countries an honorary colonel (Colonel-in-Chief) may be appointed as an honor for distinguished citizens. Unlike the honorary or brevet colonel in the United States, the Commonwealth counterpart is actively involved in the life of the host regiment, including wearing military uniforms at prescribed occasions, and attending official functions. Colonel (title) The honorary title of Colonel is conferred by some states in the United States of America and certain military units of the Commonwealth of Nations. The origins of the titular colonelcy can be traced back to"
"with an unknown number of rums. At his parties, his old friends from Hollywood often mixed with his new friends from Kentucky and mixed very well. While he lived in Kentucky, he purchased an old 18th-century log cabin and had it moved to the Calumet Farm property, where he would use it as his writing room. He also had two brands of private reserve bourbon distilled he named ""Old Commodore"" (as a tribute to his service in the U.S. Navy) and ""Old Calumet Cabin"" (after his writing room). On July 31, 1958, Admiral Markey was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel (a"
"Colonel (title) The honorary title of Colonel is conferred by some states in the United States of America and certain military units of the Commonwealth of Nations. The origins of the titular colonelcy can be traced back to colonial and antebellum times when men of the landed gentry were given the title for financing the local militia without actual expectations of command. This practice can actually be traced back to the English Renaissance when a colonelcy was purchased by a lord or prominent gentleman but the actual command would fall to a lieutenant colonel, who would deputise for the proprietor."
"Ballard County, Kentucky Ballard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,249. Its county seat is Wickliffe. The county was created by the Kentucky State Legislature in 1842 and is named for Captain Bland Ballard, a soldier, statesman, and member of the Kentucky General Assembly. Ballard is now as of late 2017 a wet county Ballard County is part of the Paducah, KY-IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Ballard County was formed from portions of Hickman County and McCracken County. It was named for Bland Ballard (1761–1853), a Kentucky pioneer"
"Admiral of the Navy (United States) The Admiral of the Navy (abbreviated as AN) is the highest possible rank in the United States Navy. The rank is equated to that of a six-star admiral and is currently one of the two highest possible operational ranks in the United States Armed Forces. The rank is an ""admiralissimo"" type position which is senior to the rank of fleet admiral. The rank has only been awarded once, to George Dewey, in recognition of his victory at Manila Bay in 1898. On March 2, 1899, Congress approved the creation of the grade of Admiral"
"to a governor's staff, but without military rights or duties. Famous honorary colonels include Colonel Harland Sanders of KFC fame, a Kentucky colonel; Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's manager, who received the honor from a Louisiana governor; and Edward M. House, known as Colonel House, a Texas honorary colonel and adviser to President Woodrow Wilson. Colonel (United States) In the United States Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force, colonel () is the most senior field grade military officer rank, immediately above the rank of lieutenant colonel and immediately below the rank of brigadier general. It is equivalent to the naval"
"Admiral (United States) Admiral (abbreviated as ADM) is a four-star commissioned naval flag officer rank in the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard, and the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, with the pay grade of O-10. Admiral ranks above vice admiral and below fleet admiral in the Navy; the Coast Guard and the Public Health Service do not have an established grade above admiral. Admiral is equivalent to the rank of general in the other uniformed services. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps has never had an officer hold the grade of admiral."
"of Kentucky Colonels annually. At least 85,000 people have received the title. Today there are a number of fraternal and social organizations located internationally that are either dedicated to, show deference to, or provide fellowship to Kentucky colonels. The social formation of these organizations created by those who have received the title has been facilitated by the use of social media allowing new fellowships to be created. There are currently formations in Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, Vienna and Toronto. One of them is Kentucky Colonels International which is incorporated under Globcal International as a non-state social organization on Facebook where"
"state and promote its economy and attractions. It is a similar to the title Kentucky Colonel but less commonly awarded. Commodore (United States) Commodore was an early title and later a rank in the United States Navy, United States Coast Guard and the Confederate States Navy. For over two centuries, the designation has been given varying levels of authority and formality. Today, it is no longer a specific rank, but it continues to be used as an ""honorary title"" within the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard for those senior captains (pay grade O-6) in command of operational organizations"
"Kentucky Kentucky ( ), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state located in the east south-central region of the United States. Although styled as the ""State of Kentucky"" in the law creating it, Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth (the others being Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts). Originally a part of Virginia, in 1792 Kentucky became the 15th state to join the Union. Kentucky is the 37th most extensive and the 26th most populous of the 50 United States. Kentucky is known as the ""Bluegrass State,"" a nickname based on the bluegrass found in many"
"the rank of colonel. Donlon was awarded the key to the city of Lexington, Kentucky, by mayor Fred Fugazzi on June 28, 1965. Donlon has written two books about his experiences in the Vietnam War: ""Outpost of Freedom"" and ""Beyond Nam Dong"". He lives in Kansas with his wife Norma and children. Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army. Place and date: Near Nam Dong, Republic of Vietnam, July 6, 1964. Entered service at: Fort Chaffee, Ark. Born: January 30, 1934, Saugerties, N.Y. G.O. No.: 41, December 17, 1964. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life"
"which is recorded in ""FITREPS"" (fitness reports). Promotions to Vice Admiral (O-9) and Admiral (O-10) are based on assignment to specific positions and subject to U.S. Senate confirmation. Above the rank of admiral is Fleet Admiral, which was awarded to only four officers in World War II and is intended to be used only during a declared war. In 1899, a special rank called Admiral of the Navy was created for Admiral George Dewey, a war hero of the Spanish–American War, with the condition that it would cease to exist upon his death. Commissioned officers originate from the United States"
"Italy during World War II. The statue of Squires stands on a granite base. A plaque on the base lists the names of each recipient of the Medal of Honor from Kentucky. Kentucky Medal of Honor Memorial The Kentucky Medal of Honor Memorial is located at the corner of Fifth and Jefferson Streets in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, on the grounds of the old Jefferson County Courthouse. The Memorial honors all recipients of the Medal of Honor from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Memorial was sculpted by Doyle Glass and dedicated on Veterans Day 2001. The Memorial features a life-size bronze"
"Museum at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and an elementary school as well as the largest residential housing area at Fort Knox is named for him. Citation of Navy Cross: Name: Van Voorhis, Daniel Rank: Colonel, U.S. Army Place of Service: Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia Date: World War I Era The Navy Cross is awarded to Daniel Van Voorhis, Colonel, United States Army, ""for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Chief of Staff to the Commanding General, Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Va."" Citation of Distinguished Service Medal: Name: Van Voorhis, Daniel Service: Army Rank: Colonel War"
"in their communities. When the Kentucky Militia was deactivated following the War of 1812, Governor Isaac Shelby commissioned Charles Stewart Todd, one of his officers in the campaign, as an aide-de-camp on the Governor's Staff with the rank and grade of colonel. Early colonels served military roles in the state. In the latter part of the 19th century, the position took on a more ceremonial function. Colonels in uniform attended functions at the Governor's mansion and stood as symbolic guards at state events. By the late 19th century, the title had become more of an honorary one. But, since commissioned"
"a state seal that is embossed. Reducing materials for the new certificates was expected to save $5,000; the substantial savings was for excluding the labor formerly needed to apply the gold seal and ribbon by hand. The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels objected to the changes in the certificates, and the order offered to pay $5,000 a year to keep the traditional certificates. Due to the substantial savings in labor to produce the new certificates, the Secretary of State's office proceeded with the changes. The honor has been given to a broad variety of notable people – including various celebrities,"
"2013, approximately 95 per cent of all bourbon was produced in Kentucky, and the state had 4.9 million barrels of bourbon in the process of aging. The historic distiller James B. Beam is referred to as ""Colonel James B. Beam"" for the marketing of the Jim Beam brand (the largest-selling brand of bourbon) and the Sazerac Company similarly refers to the distiller Albert Blanton as ""Colonel Blanton"" for their marketing of the Blanton's brand. In both cases, the ""Colonel"" title refers to being a Kentucky colonel. A brand of Kentucky bourbon called Kentucky Colonel was produced in the 1980s, and"
"were redesignated as Port Admirals; unlike the above use of the term, this was an official designation. This reflected a consolidation of previously distinct command roles, and coincided with the appointment of civilian Dockyard General Managers to oversee work within the Dockyards across all departments. Today, both uses of the term are obsolete (as far as current naval practice is concerned) as the equivalent appointments are not of flag-officer rank. Port admiral is an honorary rank in the United States Navy for the senior officer of the ships in a naval dockyard. Examples include Samuel Livingston Breese from 1869 to"
"at least two current brands of Kentucky bourbon have the word ""Colonel"" in their name – specifically, the Colonel E. H. Taylor and Colonel Lee bourbon brands. A number of sports teams in Kentucky, especially in Louisville, its largest city, have been known as the Kentucky Colonels or the Louisville Colonels. These include the Kentucky Colonels professional basketball team of 1967–1976, the Kentucky Colonels professional basketball team of 2004, and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels athletic teams of Eastern Kentucky University. A popular bluegrass band of the 1960s was also called the Kentucky Colonels. It included Clarence White, who was later"