Honoring Kempthorne with New Guard Hub

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Idaho’s new $24 million military hub in Jerome, honoring late Governor Dirk Kempthorne, will house the 145th Light Support Battalion and feature classrooms, planning spaces, and equipment storage—all designed to keep the Guard ready for action. Kempthorne, who served as governor from 1999 to 2006 and oversaw Idaho’s largest National Guard deployment to Iraq, also had a submarine engine room named after him. His deep commitment to troops—seen through his presence at deployments and support for returning soldiers—is being celebrated at the June 29 dedication, attended by Lieutenant Governor…