Kentucky Guardsmen Host State Partner Djibouti
September 6, 2024
The visit was part of the National Guard's State Partnership Program, which started in 2015 between Kentucky and Djibouti. During the visit, they toured the CSSB's armory, field maintenance shop 10 and the famous Corvette Museum

Kentucky National Guard connects regions in natural disaster prep
August 28, 2024
Emergency management officials from across the state attended a road show event at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort on August 12. Soldiers from the Kentucky Army National Guard’s Communication/Information Technology Mission Command mobilized through parts of western Kentucky August 12-16 for a natural disaster response exercise alongside local emergency management officials. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Milt Spalding)

Kentucky National Guard hosts Ecuadorians for interagency operations exchange
August 23, 2024
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carolyn Peabody, a member of the 123rd Airlift Wing’s Fatality Search and Recovery Team, discusses the unit’s personal protective equipment with a group of Ecuadorian military and civilian emergency management officials during a tour of the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 6, 2024. The Ecuadorians were visiting as part of the State Partnership Program to learn more about the Kentucky Guard’s emergency response capabilities and interagency cooperation across the state. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Dale Greer)

Schmidt draws 37-year career of service to a close
August 23, 2024
Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Schmidt, right, fire chief for the 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire and Emergency Flight, receives a certificate of retirement from Lt. Col. Jarret Goddard, commander of the 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron, during Schmidt’s retirement ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., July 19, 2024. Schmidt is retiring after more than 37 years of service to the Kentucky Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Joshua Horton)

Kentucky's 2113th Welcome Home
August 20, 2024
The unit spent 9 months deployed to the Central European region

Kentucky Guard advocates for unified cybersecurity strategy at state local issues conference
August 17, 2024
Maj. Gen. Haldane B. Lamberton speaks to municipality representatives during the Governor's Local Issues Conference

Kentucky Colonel promoted to General
August 16, 2024
Bates has served 33 years in the Active Army and the National Guard and on the civilian side, his's worked for Louisville Metro Government for 26 years.

New headquarters building promises enhanced capability for Kentucky Guard
August 16, 2024
Officials cut the ceremonial ribbon to dedicate a new Kentucky National Guard Joint Force Headquarters building at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky., Aug. 13, 2024. The 63,000 square-foot, $15.9 million facility marks a new era of increased operational efficiency, with the top command elements of both the Kentucky Army and Air National Guard being located at the same site for the first time. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Dale Greer)

National Guard facilities detachment deploys for base mission in Kuwait
August 12, 2024
Sgt. 1st Class Cory Valdivieso, an engieer with the 613th Engineer Facilities Detachment, 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, hugs his family at the Springfield Army National Guard Armory in Springfield, Kentucky on August 5, 2024. Approximately 15 Soldiers of the 613 FACDET are departing for Kuwait for base directorate of public works mission at Camp Buehring. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Andy Dickson)

Kentucky National Guard Hosts Ecuadorian Military for Interagency Operations Exchange
August 10, 2024
The KYNG hosted leaders from Ecuador during a subject matter expert exchange on the topic of collaboration between military and civilian agencies during disaster or civil response

Kentucky aviation conducts aerial gunnery at Grayling
August 8, 2024
U.S. Army Spc. Austin Banks fires the M240 machine gun during mounted gunnery in a UH-60 Blackhawk at Camp Grayling Army Airfield in Grayling, Michigan on July 16, 2024. Banks is a crew chief in Bravo Company 2/147th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade,  who was conducting aerial gunnery during their annual training. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Dickson)

Krauss takes command of Mission Support Group
August 1, 2024
The 123rd Airlift Wing Color Guard departs after presenting the colors during a change-of-command ceremony for the 123rd Mission Support Group at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., July 21, 2024. Assuming command of the group is Lt. Col. Kevin Krauss, the former deputy commander of the 123rd Contingency Response Group. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Joshua Horton)

1-149th Infantry Battalion Mountain Warriors enters the run phase of training
July 31, 2024
In addition to cooking 1900 meals, I Co. supported the battalion by distributing more than 3200 gallons of fuel, delivering 192,000 rounds of ammunition, and preforming annual maintenance on 25 percent of vehicles in the battalion during annual training

Maj. Gen. Howay bids farewell as Brig. Gen. Simmering assumes command of Division East
July 31, 2024
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Kentucky Guard Airman earns Navy commendation for EOD excellence
July 30, 2024
Airman 1st Class Barrett Darlington, an explosive ordnance disposal specialist with the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron, achieved Distinguished Graduate and earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal after graduating the Air Force EOD preliminary course and the U.S. Navy’s eight-month explosive ordnance disposal school. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Phil Speck)

Mountain Warriors conducts Change of Responsibility Ceremony
July 24, 2024
The 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Regiment conducts a Change of Responsibility ceremony between outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Hughes and incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Tim Lewis, during annual training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, July 20,2024

Maintenance event represents 3,000 years of experience at Kentucky Air Guard
July 17, 2024
More than 200 current and former members of the Kentucky Air National Guard pose in front of a 123rd Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base on June 28, 2024, during a luncheon to celebrate the unit’s heritage. The event represented more than 3,000 years of aircraft maintenance experience. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Phil Speck)

Kentucky Guard Attends Leader Engagement with Djibouti
July 16, 2024
CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and coalition interests, primarily in the East Africa region. The command is critical to U.S. Africa Command's efforts to build partner capacity to counter violent extremists and address other regional security partnerships. The command works against malign actors to strengthen collective security forces and respond to crises to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity.

63rd Theater Aviation Brigade welcomes new commander
July 9, 2024
U.S. Army Col. Michael Armstrong relinquished command to Lt. Col. Gabriel Spicer during the change of command with Soldiers, family, and friends present.

Kentucky Wildcats host MREP Soldier
July 2, 2024
The Kentucky Wildcats hosted Lieutenant Andreas Martson, an Estonian Signal Officer training with the 2/138th through the Military Reserve Exchange Program (MREP) on June 20th, 2024. Martson and members of the 2/138th observed the Wildcats practice and met the team during Martson's cultural day. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Capt. Kaitlin Baudendistel)

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