Kansas Adjutant General Michael Venerdi Retires After 35 Years of Service

Topeka, KS, October 17, 2026 —

Kansas Adjutant General Michael Venerdi has retired after 35 years of military service. The retirement took place on the south lawn of the Capitol building in Topeka.

Venerdi’s retirement was prompted by a cancer diagnosis and a subsequent bone marrow transplant. He is now in remission and plans to spend more time with his family. The information provided does not specify when the retirement took place or when Venerdi received his diagnosis and transplant.

The account identifies Venerdi as Kansas’ adjutant general but does not provide further details about his military career, including the positions he held during his 35 years of service. It also does not name the military branch or describe the circumstances surrounding the retirement event beyond its location on the Capitol’s south lawn.

Venerdi’s health and plans for more time with his family are the only details provided about what comes next. No information was provided about a successor, any transition arrangements, or whether he plans to take on other work. The announcement’s date and the name of the person or office that shared the information were also not provided.

The reported facts establish the length of Venerdi’s military service, the location of his retirement, and the health circumstances that prompted it. Further details about his service record and the timing of his retirement were not included.

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