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MEET OUR GRAND MARSHAL - 2025

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Colonel (Ret.) Timothy "Tim" R. McDonald

Colonel (Retired) Timothy “Tim” McDonald, CIG, DML, is this year’s Grand Marshal in honor of his distinguished 30-year career in the U.S. Army and his continued service as Kentucky’s State Director of Army Instruction for JROTC. His leadership now shapes the next generation of military service members across all branches.

Col. McDonald’s career highlights include assignments in airborne and air assault units as an Infantry Platoon Leader, Instructor, Commander and seven consecutive years as a Command Inspector General. He completed four combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Col. McDonald’s military decorations and badges include two Legions of Merit, three Bronze Star Medals, two Defense Meritorious Service Medals and five Meritorious Service Medals. His badges include the Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Ranger Tab, Inspector General Identification Badge and National Guard Bureau Staff Identification Badge.

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Army, Navy and Marines, Col. McDonald represents both the legacy and the future of American military excellence.

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