11 Airmen of the Kentucky Air National Guard deployed to Hickory, North Carolina, on Oct. 1, 2024, to support local authorities in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The members of the 123rd Airlift Wing's Fatality Search and Recovery Team will be responsible for assisting with the humane recovery of casualties following unprecedented flooding from the storm, which has claimed more than 130 lives.

Col. Matthew Quenichet took charge of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing during a change-of-command ceremony in Louisville, Oct. 11, 2024.

Kentucky Army National Guard Maj. John Rock and his wife, along with six of their nine children, cut the ribbon on their new home, Oct. 28, 2024. The new “smart home” was made possible by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The home features several ADA improvements and is mortgage-free to the family

The Kentucky National Guard Youth Camp has been a tradition for 19 years, helping children of National Guard members develop leadership skills, teamwork, and make new friends. For more information, visit the Kentucky National Guard website or contact the Public Affairs Office.

Female service members were celebrated by the University of Kentucky women’s basketball team during their Heroes Day and Salute to Veterans game on Nov. 12, 2024. Among those honored were U.S. Army Col. Brandye Williams, commander of the 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, and U.S. Army Maj. Eileen Miller, plans officer for the 149th.

The Kentucky National Guard partnered with Kentucky Survivor Outreach Services to host the 14th annual Survivors' Day at the Races on Nov. 3, 2024. The event, held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., was an opportunity for Gold Star families to gather for a day of camaraderie, remembrance, reflection, and celebration.

Soldiers from across the Commonwealth competed in multiple events for the Kentucky Army National Guard's Best Warrior competition at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Nov. 3-6, 2024. The 75th Troop Command hosted the four-day event, which put participants through various grueling challenges that tested their Soldier knowledge and skills.

Kentucky Army National Guard Maj. John Rock and his wife, along with six of their nine children, cut the ribbon on their new home, Oct. 28, 2024. The new “smart home” was made possible by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The home features several ADA improvements and is mortgage-free to the family

Nearly 40 Soldiers and civilian technicians attended the annual Safety Training Workshop on Oct. 21-23, 2024. The workshop held at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Gilbertsville focused on ensuring Soldier and civilian safety in the workplace through proactive management and prioritizing risk management, safety culture, and effective reporting.

Col. Matthew Quenichet took charge of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing during a change-of-command ceremony in Louisville, Oct. 11, 2024.

Kentucky Army National Guard's Kevin Jones was promoted to the rank of colonel in a ceremony held at the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Oct. 7.