State leaders plan events in honor of Armed Forces Day

? Members of all branches of the military stationed in Kansas were heading for the Statehouse for the annual Armed Forces Day.

Events scheduled Thursday included a proclamation signing by Gov. Mark Parkinson and a meeting of the Governor’s Military Council. The Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard from the 1st Infantry Division marks the day by taking up posts outside the Statehouse.

Kansas is home to Fort Leavenworth, Fort Riley and McConnell Air Force Base, as well as units of the National Guard.