AUSA - Corporal Bill McMillan Bluegrass Chapter in Lexington, Kentucky

05/27/2026

05/13/2026

Please see the comments about volunteers being needed!

Camp Nelson National Cemetery has nearly 19,000 graves, each of which is deliberately and respectfully decorated for this event.

This event is absolutely top shelf and one to attend if you can.

05/06/2026

Save the Date - Memorial Day is 25 May 2026.

We remember.

This Memorial Day, the Corporal Bill McMillan–Bluegrass Chapter of the Association of the United States Army joins the Central Kentucky Veterans Committee at Camp Nelson National Cemetery to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.

📅 Memorial Day Ceremony: 25 May 2026
📍 Camp Nelson National Cemetery
⏰ 11:00 am eastern

Surrounded by thousands of graves of our nation’s fallen, all decorated with flags of the nation they served, we pause to:

• Remember the fallen
• Honor their sacrifice
• Reflect on the cost of our freedom

This day is not about celebration—it is about remembrance.

We especially invite Gold Star families, veterans, and our local community to stand with us.

✔ Attend and pay your respects
✔ Bring your family to witness the meaning of this day
✔ Take a moment to remember those who did not come home

They are not forgotten.

05/05/2026

Right here in the Bluegrass, we stand with those who served—and the families who stood beside them.

Welcome to the Corporal Bill McMillan–Bluegrass Chapter of the Association of the United States Army, proudly serving Kentucky communities from our headquarters in Lexington.

Our mission begins at home:
To support Soldiers, veterans, and Army families in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Kentucky—and to strengthen the bond between our local communities and those who have served our nation.

Here, service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.
It continues through connection, support, and looking out for one another—just like we always have.

This chapter is especially committed to:

Veterans navigating life after service
Military families who carry the weight of service every day
The next generation, inspired by those who came before
Our fallen, remembering and honoring their sacrifice

On this page, you’ll find:

Local events and opportunities to connect with fellow veterans and families
Resources and support right here in the Lexington area
Stories that honor service, sacrifice, and community
Ways to get involved and make a difference close to home
Whether you served, supported someone who did, or want to stand with those who have—you belong here.

✔ Follow our page
✔ Share this with a veteran or military family
✔ Join us as we build a stronger community together

In the Bluegrass, we take care of our own.