03/27/2026
Today is a proud moment for the Kirkland family and our team.
Kaiden Kirkland officially joined the U.S. Army as a 68M, Nutrition Care Specialist, following in the footsteps of his father, 1SG Jeffrey Kirkland. What makes this even more special is that Kaiden enlisted out of the same recruiting office where 1SG Kirkland began his Army journey.
1SG Kirkland, a native of Jasper, Alabama, now serves as the First Sergeant for the Army Recruiting Company in Birmingham, where he continues to lead and mentor the next generation of Soldiers, now including his own son.
Congratulations to Kaiden as he begins his Army career. We are excited to see all he will accomplish.