Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Col Ronald Russell (left) and GSDF Maj. Kay Kirkpatrick attended the State of Georgia's Veteran's Day Ceremony held Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at the Georgia State Capitol. Gov Brian Kemp was also in attendance.
In her civilian life, Maj. Kirkpatrick is a Georgia state senator.
The GSDF is a component of the Georgia Department of Defense, along with the Georgia Air National Guard and Georgia Army National Guard.