text: Good morning all. After 7 years of heading up APIII%KY the time has come that we need to take a step back from National.Over the years I've had great advice from other leaders and Scott. We've even turned down MTV. KY has always lead the way. Several states modeled their vetting and training process after us. When we were told that we couldn't get off public repeaters we did so and with secure frequencies.Many others will say we are cowards and traitors and such as they did when other states left national. Hold your tongues!I've watched states leave before some of you were even leaders. This decision is not my own but has been on the table a few times in the last 3 years. This was decided by a unanimous vote from my top brass and zone CO and XOs. This decision was not made lightly. This decision was never influenced by other groups or states. It is ours alone by vote.Bottom line is that KY is not comfortable with the direction national is headed. We produce our own patches and shirts and flags locally and sell at cost to our members only. We will not send our recruits applications to another state to see if that recruit will be a good fit for us before we vett them. I will never ask our members to pay dues to something they volunteer for.In these times we need to concentrate more on our own state instead of National. At many times in history KY has always been the most feared militia. My members are outstanding and yet ignored. Our structure is strong and getting stronger. We work with other groups through coalitions, 37 in our state and covering 13 states. After we were told not to do so...I built, structured and designed our state to run a certain way. Did it from nothing but bs roll calls. Yet I'm humble enough to say that I didn't do it alone. When SHTF truly each state will have to stand on its own for a while. We, my top brass and leaders need no more distractions or micro management. Kentucky is taking a step back. You have always been and will remain our Brothers and Sisters. Many friendships built over the years and our door is always open to you all. More than welcome to stay in touch and train with us.