75th Troop Command

This is the official webpage of the 75th Troop Command.

The 75th Troop Command was organized Oct. 1, 1978 in the Kentucky National Guard (Army Component) at Frankfort as Command and Control Headquarters. The unit was re-designated Oct. 1, 1982 as Detachment 1, Headquarters, State Area Command, Kentucky National Guard. In July of 1994 the unit was once again re-designated to what we know it as today: the 75th Troop Command. The unit has no campaign participation credit or decorations at this time. The unit is located in Louisville.

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75th Troop Command News

Governor Beshear visits Kentucky Guard, tours COVID-19 protective equipment warehouse
September 14, 2020 — In March 2020, the state experienced its first spike in positive COVID-19 cases sparking the need for sterile and disposable personal protective equipment (PPE). On Sept. 14, along with First Lady Britainy Beshear and several staff members, Governor Andy Beshear visited troops and toured the PPE storage warehouse in Frankfort... MORE

Kentucky Army National Guard troops pause for a photo at the supply warehouse in Frankfort, Ky., Sept. 10, 2020.

Never Forgotten: Honors for fallen Soldier brings family closure after 70 years
August 29, 2020 — After missing in action for 70 years, Aug. 26 marked the day they finally brought the Soldier home. In a bevy of flags, surrounded by family, friends, and veterans from several generations, they gave Cpl. Hash a hero’s welcome. Then, on Aug. 29, they laid him to rest at the Worley Cemetery, near his hometown of Corbin, Ky... MORE

Cpl. Billie Joe Hash repatriation ceremony

Infantry receive Civil Response Training
August 19, 2020 — Soldiers from the 1st Battalion 149th Infantry, participated in Civil Disturbance Response Training as part of their unit’s annual training at Harold L. Disney Training Center July 25- 28... MORE

1-149th Infantry Battalion civil response training

Driver's training improves mission readiness for Infantry battalion
July 30, 2020 — Soldiers from India Company, 429th Brigade Sustainment Battalion, the logistical support company for 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry, hosted driver's training at Harold L. Disney Training Center in Artemus, Ky., July 28-30... MORE

First Chaplain of the Kentucky Militia – James Moore
July 28, 2020 — Reverend Moore is credited as one of the individuals who contributed to the development of music in Lexington, and perhaps Lexington’s first music enthusiast. When the Reverend Moore constructed Vaucluse on the Georgetown Pike, he personally supervised the creation of a parlor designed for recitals and musicales. It was a square room with a high ceiling and special material to provide the best acoustics possible. The room was flanked by two chambers, opening onto a recessed portico. Information on musical events at Vaucluse is lacking, but it seems likely that this room was filled with the strains of the best music Lexington could provide during receptions given by the Moore’s... MORE

James Moore, early 1800s. Oil on canvas by Samuel Dearborn

Strength through diversity
July 13, 2020 — When Staff Sgt. Joy Floyd, of the 75th Troop Command in Louisville, Ky, attended basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma in 2014, she was randomly assigned a battle buddy. "We were in the classroom when they pulled us out," she said." The Red Cross was there and they told her that her grandmother had passed away."... MORE

Medic twins help in COVID fight
July 9, 2020 — Twin brother and sister, Private First Class Lakin and Logan Festervan are medics with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry. They both recently graduated from basic training and their Advanced Individual Training, and have been working at the front gate checking temperatures of those working on BNGC, an opportunity presented to them from their readiness non- commissioned officer... MORE

Military Funeral Honors Team recognized for professionalism and dedication to service in our communities
June 17, 2020 — Four members of the Kentucky Army National Guard military funeral honors team were recognized during a small ceremony held at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky., on May 21, 2020... MORE

Father and Son with 1163rd ASMC Deploy to Poland
May 14, 2020 — Col. Bradley King, a physician, and his son, Spc. Samuel King, a medic, will be the latest father-son duo to deploy to Poland as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve in support of European allies in June 2020... MORE

1163rd ASMC father and son deploy to Poland

Guard Celebrates National Nurses Week
May 6, 2020 — Nurses have been a major part of responding to COVID-19 across the country over the past few months as well as being a key piece of the Kentucky National Guard’s efforts in the commonwealth. These frontline workers deserve much praise and recognition... MORE