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Kentucky Guard marks 234th birthday with a challenge to the ranks
August 14, 2026 — Kentucky National Guard Soldiers and senior leaders gathered at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Kentucky, to celebrate the organization’s 234th birthday, June 24, 2026. While the event highlighted the Kentucky Guard’s enduring commitment to the commonwealth, the state’s senior enlisted leader challenged Guardsmen to continue improving themselves and the organization...

Kentucky chaplain rises in rank, inspired by Korean War-era Veteran grandfather to continue service
August 14, 2026 — U.S. Army Maj. Eric Honeycutt, senior state support chaplain for the Kentucky Army National Guard, is promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel during a ceremony at the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky., June 25, 2026. Honeycutt, who celebrated the milestone with family, friends and fellow service members, credited his grandfather, a Korean War veteran, with encouraging him to continue his nearly 19-year military career...

Decorated Kentucky Guard medic retires following career of lifesaving service
August 14, 2026 — Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Lowe retired from the Kentucky Army National Guard after 27 years of service during a ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters in Frankfort, Kentucky, July 29, 2026. A former combat medic and G3 operations noncommissioned officer, Lowe was recognized for his leadership, mentorship, and participation in numerous lifesaving domestic operations and combat deployments...

Walker retires, concluding 35 years of distinguished military service
August 10, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Walker concluded his military career during a ceremony in Nashville Tennessee, July 24, drawing a close to 35 years of service that saw him excel in top posts at the Kentucky Air National Guard, National Guard Bureau and United States Air Force...

Kentucky Air Guard medical troops conduct information exchange with Ecuadorian partners
August 10, 2026 — Two Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Medical Group traveled to Ecuador in April to share information about the unit’s Critical Care Air Transport Teams with their Ecuadorian colleagues...

Bravo Battery, 1-623rd Field Artillery conducts CS gas training at Fort Knox
August 3, 2026 — Soldiers from Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery Regiment, completed mask confidence training May 16, 2026, to build confidence in their equipment and prepare for operations in contaminated CBRN environments...

Gold Star Families Find Community Aboard Annual Riverboat Cruise
August 3, 2026 — Gold Star families from Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana gathered aboard the Belle of Cincinnati for the annual Survivor Outreach Services Riverboat Cruise, June 28. Joined by military leaders from across the tri-state region, the event provided surviving families with an afternoon of fellowship, youth activities, and community-building along the Ohio River. The annual cruise serves as a vital touchpoint, reinforcing the military's lifelong commitment to honoring the fallen and supporting the families they left behind...

Kentucky National Guard Artillery Battalion Trains for Northern Strike 2027
July 29, 2026 — Soldiers assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery, conducted annual training June 7–19, sharpening their warfighting skills and validating unit readiness for multi-domain operations...

123rd Medical Group and Kentucky Guard Airmen honored for national excellence
July 29, 2026 — The Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Medical Group has been named Air National Guard Medical Unit of the Year, and two of its officers have been recognized for individual excellence in the 2025 Air National Guard Medical Service Awards...

Groves appointed chief of staff, promoted to brigadier general
July 27, 2026 — Ash Groves was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and formally assumed responsibility as chief of staff for the Air Component at Joint Force Headquarters, Kentucky National Guard, during a ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky, June 7, 2026...

Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Settles reflects on 29 years of service, leadership in Kentucky National Guard logistics
July 13, 2026 — U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Settles retired after nearly three decades of service to the Kentucky National Guard...

Kentucky Guard hosts K-REP Summit to strengthen disaster response partnerships
July 13, 2026 — The Kentucky National Guard partnered with the National Guard Bureau and U.S. Northern Command to host the Kentucky Resilience and Emergency Preparedness (K-REP) Summit at Boone National Guard Center June 16–17, 2026. The two-day event brought together military, civilian, and emergency management leaders to discuss critical infrastructure protection, cyber threats, and statewide disaster response coordination...

Kentucky Guardsmen integrate with Japanese for live-fire exercise during RIMPAC 26
July 13, 2026 — Kentucky's 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery participated in a joint live-fire exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, July 11. Working alongside the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, the HIMARS unit successfully engaged naval targets to strengthen multinational interoperability and collective security in the Indo-Pacific...

Kentucky Air National Guard concludes operations supporting NATO exercise Ramstein Flag
July 1, 2026 — Airmen with the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing concluded operations in Denmark June 19 in support of Ramstein Flag 2026, a large-scale NATO defense exercise spanning Europe with troops from 18 nations...

Airmen Reflect on Ramstein Flag 2026: ‘We’re Here, We’re Capable, We’re Ready’
June 29, 2026 — Kentucky Airmen from the 123rd Airlift Wing provided critical C-130J airlift support to NATO Allies during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 in Denmark. This display of flexibility and collaboration with international partners not only enhanced readiness, but strengthened NATO interoperability...

Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Nein Leads From the Front, As He Always Has
June 27, 2026 — Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Nein, senior enlisted leader for the 75th Troop Command and Distinguished Service Cross recipient, leads from the front by actively training alongside his Soldiers. Through demonstrated consistency and dedication to standards, Nein's presence is not only seen, but his impact is felt across the formation...

Appalachian ChalleNGe Academy grads highlight the power of second chances
June 22, 2026 — Cadets from Kentucky’s Appalachian ChalleNGe Academy Class 28 graduated after completing a 22-week residential program June 13, 2026. Graduates not only earned their high school diplomas, but also walked away with the confidence, discipline, and life skills equipping them for future success...

38th Division Artillery hosts Family Day at Fort Knox
June 16, 2026 — Soldiers with the Kentucky Army National Guard's 38th Division Artillery hosted a Family Day at Fort Knox, Kentucky, June 13, 2026. The event provided Families the opportunity to tour military equipment, meet unit leaders, and experience military life firsthand during annual training. Leaders emphasized the event reinforced the important role Families play in maintaining Soldier morale, readiness, and mission success...

Making a Difference: Kentucky Guardsman Reflects on His First Year in Uniform
June 15, 2026 — U.S. Army Spc. Ishmael Wilson, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter repairer with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 147th Aviation, 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade reflects on his first year in the Kentucky Army National Guard during annual training at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. Motivated by a desire for positive change, Wilson discusses his challenges, personal growth and the impact mentorship had on his development as a Soldier...

Kentucky National Guard officer promoted to colonel
June 12, 2026 — Lt. Col. Michael Sharp was promoted to the rank of colonel during an April 24 ceremony, marking more than 25 years of service in the Kentucky Army National Guard. As the state's director of logistics, Sharp oversees efforts to ensure Guard units are equipped and prepared for both state emergencies and federal missions. He credited his leadership development to the Soldiers and noncommissioned officers he has served alongside and emphasized that caring for Soldiers and supporting their growth remain his top priorities. Sharp also highlighted the National Guard's commitment to serving Kentucky communities and maintaining readiness for missions at home and abroad...

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