Ken joined the Army in 1983, and was assigned to Georgia, Germany and other locations; he is currently serving full-time at Camp Grayling. He joined the VFW in 2014 and has been an active member of the Honor Guard team in local parades, and for Memorial Funeral Honor Ceremonies. Ken is a very active member of the "Flag Distribution Committee" every Spring and Fall. He also serves as a parade driver for a 1951 Willys Jeep that the Post includes in local events. He has served several years as a Trustee.