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California, to Kentucky, to Afghanistan
June 25, 2012 — Moreno has come a long way in the past few years since his journey began in California. There, he suddenly found himself unemployed from his job in Construction Management by the recession. To fully understand Moreno’s journey and how he ended up in Afghanistan, however, the story gets a little longer. ... MORE

The Danville, Calif. native now serves with ADT 4's Security Platoon, helping provide protection for the mission of educating local farmers.

Female soldier finds fulfillment in Afghanistan
May 21, 2012 — Previously, Corson served as a part of Kentucky ADT 1 in eastern Afghanistan, returning after spending a short time at home between missions... MORE

Corson is a soldier with Kentucky's Agribusiness Development Team 4, whose mission is help local farmers in the Kandahar province through agricultural and business education.

Building a better environment: Kentucky’s ADT 4 works to improve living conditions in Afghanistan
May 3, 2012 — “They’re [ADT 5] going to have it made. With the three buildings that we have in mind right now, it’s going to be a huge boost for them because they’re not going to be so spread out,” said Master Sgt. John Black, a 45-year-old Frankfort, Ky., native, residing in Lawrenceburg, Ky. “Everything’s going to be in close proximity and everybody’ll be working pretty much side-by-side… not like us, all spread out everywhere.”... MORE

The member of the Kentucky National Guard's Agribusiness Development Team 4was helping build hardened structures to make life more comfortable for ADT 4, and eventually ADT 5 as well.

Kentucky citizen-soldiers help empower women in Afghanistan
April 28, 2012 — To organize the program, Ensminger worked in partnership with soldiers on a local coalition base near the villages and local Afghan officials. Training dates and times were advertised over the radio... MORE

While the children's mothers trained on various agriculture aspects and Afghan laws pertaining to women, their children received organized education and school supplies with help from ADT 4

Tractor training in Afghanistan
April 25, 2012 — In southern Afghanistan’s Zharay district, Kandahar province, ADT 4 recently helped empower local agricultural leaders with some good old-fashioned tractor training... MORE

The two civilian agricultural specialists from Kentucky's Agribusiness Development Team 4 assisted putting together the training with local agricultural leaders to help educate farmers in the area.

Former high school teacher takes lessons to Afghanistan as part of Kentucky’s Agribusiness Development Team 4
March 31, 2012 — Parsons is a retired agriculture teacher of nearly 28 years at Garrad County High School in Lancaster. He is now deployed to southern Afghanistan’s Kandahar province with ADT 4 after officially retiring in January 2012... MORE

The three are members of Kentucky's Agribusiness Development Team 4, whose mission to empower and help local leaders teach improved agricultural and business techniques to farmers in the region. Rush also served previously in Kuwait during 2005 with Parsons' son Matt.

Kentucky ADT 4’s veterinarian training programs score big with Afghan locals
March 24, 2012 — Goode serves as the ag team leader for Kandahar province’s Arghandab district with Kentucky National Guard’s Agribusiness Development Team 4 in southern Afghanistan... MORE

So far the U.S.-funded program has helped combat animal diseases by vaccinating an estimated 30,000 livestock.

Kentucky Deployed Soldiers Closer than Brothers
March 16, 2012 — “Closer than blood ever could be,” described Spc. Preston Perry, a 21-year-old Benton, Ky. native now residing in Lexington, Ky. of his relationship with Spc. Howard Summers, a 21-year-old Chicago, Ill. native now residing in Paducah... MORE

The two soldiers, who have been best friends for the last five years since originally meeting in Paducah, joined the Army National Guard together, and are serving in Afghanistan as part of Kentucky's Agribusiness Development Team 4.

Kentucky Guardsmen deploy to West Africa
February 20, 2012 — Deployed to southern Afghanistan with a team of soldiers, airmen, and other Agricultural specialists on the Kentucky National Guard’s Agribusiness Development Team 4, Mixon finds himself on a mission to help Afghan farmers... MORE

Mixon is a member of the Kentucky National Guard's Agribusiness Development Team 4, whose mission is to help Afghan locals develop more effective farming and business practices by providing education and sustainable tools.

University of Kentucky crop research scientist brings skills to National Guard mission
February 19, 2012 — Neal, a civilian agricultural specialist from Versailles, Ky., with the Kentucky National Guard’s Agribusiness Development Team 4, said he started helping on the family farm around the age of 8 and has loved farming ever since. ... MORE

Neal is a member of the Kentucky National Guard's Agribusiness Development Team 4, whose mission is to help Afghan locals develop more effective farming and business practices by providing education and sustainable tools.

Last tour of duty: Deployed soldier reflects on storied career
January 29, 2012 — “The Soldiers, I think are smarter. They’re required to be because of all the equipment that we have, advanced technology…the battlefield is ever-changing, and you’ve got to be flexible with it. Clearly, I think the soldiers we have today are maybe not better soldiers, but more skilled than when I was a young soldier. You kind of have to be in today’s Army. It takes a lot,” Lile added. ... MORE

The two are currently deployed on Kentucky's Agribusiness Development Team 4, which seeks to improve the lives of Afghan farmers by teaching better farming and post-harvest techniques.

Yama Sakura 61: Home visit
January 29, 2012 — As a tradition of the Yama Sakura exercise, U.S. Army Japan soldiers participated in a home visit to the household of Maj. Yasuo Okamoto, chief of security for Middle Army’s Japan Ground Self Defense Force, in Osaka, Japan, Jan. 29... MORE

Military personnel enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine during a visit to the home of Maj. Yasuo Okamoto of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force, Jan. 29.

Yama Sakura 61: Cultural Activities Offer U.S. Military Personnel a Unique Experience in Japan
January 29, 2012 — However, the annual Yama Sakura in Japan offers a unique cultural experience designed to strengthen relationships between U.S. personnel and their Japanese counterparts... MORE

United States Army Pacific participate in a Japanese traditional tea ceremony outside Camp Itami, Japan, Jan. 24.

Going green in Osaka
January 28, 2012 — Nonetheless, several soldiers participating in the Yama Sakura 61 exercise at Camp Itami decided to trade in their free time and give back to the city of Osaka by assisting their Japanese counterparts in picking up trash and raking leaves around Osaka Castle Jan. 28. ... MORE

Spc. Isaac J. Ferderer, battle radio transmitter operator for the 34th Infantry Division, Minnesota National Guard, assists a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during a cleanup of Osaka Castle in Osaka, Japan Jan. 28.

Kentucky National Guardsman teaches safety first
July 7, 2011 — There were 23 mechanics in attendance at the 10-hour OSHA course. Witt said more classes are in the works... MORE

2nd Lt. Joshua Witt, safety and occupational health manager, gives an OSHA class to Kentucky Guards mechanics at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky.

Kentucky National Guardsmen support Kentucky Oaks
May 6, 2011 — Every year during the first week of May thousands of people flock to Churchill Downs in Louisville to watch some of the greatest horse racing on the planet... MORE

Every year during the first week of May thousands of people flock to Churchill Downs in Louisville to watch some of the greatest horse racing on the planet.

Kentucky National Guard Honors Outstanding Soldiers and Airmen of the Year
March 12, 2011 — The banquet highlights the top enlisted Guardsmen for the Army and Air. ... MORE

The Kentucky National Guard's 2011 Soldiers of the Year display their Kentucky Enlisted Exceptional Performance awards at the Outstanding Soldier and Airmen of the Year banquet, held March 12, in Louisville, K

Got what it takes to play with the 202nd Army Band?
February 16, 2011 — More than half, 24 out of 40 of the citizen-soldier musicians assigned to the band will retire or meet their contractual obligation to the military by 2013. ... MORE

Delacruz recently transferred into the unit from a different state.

138th Fires Brigade conducts newly implemented resiliency training
February 6, 2011 — Approximately 750 soldiers participated in the training, which is now an annual requirement. While most mandatory training soldiers receive is field-related soldiering skills, the new resiliency training is geared towards making today’s soldier a more well-rounded individual... MORE

Members of the 138th Fires Brigade attentively absorb information, pertaining to financial planning during Resiliency training at Fort Knox, Ky., Feb. 6.

Edwards accepts command of Kentucky National Guard 75th Troop Command
February 6, 2011 — A highly decorated veteran with a 23-year career, Edwards will bring his experience as an engineer and chemical officer to the 75th with pride. He’s worked with junior leaders as a TAC officer at the 238th Regiment and commanded the 103rd Chemical Battalion in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005... MORE

Edwards accepted command of the 75th Troop Command immediately following the promotion ceremony during a change of command ceremony.

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