Kentucky Guard

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.

Kentucky National Guard reenlists more than 30 high-speed Soldiers
February 5, 2011 — More than 130 soldiers from across the Commonwealth participated in this year’s symposium. More than 30 reenlisted... MORE

More than 30 Kentucky National Guardsmen reenlisted following a retention symposium at the Galt House.

Welcome Home 2123rd Transportation Company
February 4, 2011 — The soldiers returned after nearly a year in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom... MORE

Spc. DaRun Poe, 2123rd Transportation Company truck driver, gives his little daughter, Arianna, a big hug after coming back from his deployment in Afghanistan at the welcome home ceremony in Richmond, Ky., Feb. 4

FFA members present care packages to Kentucky National Guard Agribusiness Development Team 3
February 4, 2011 — For the second year in a row, the teams are the beneficiaries of an immense donation program conducted by the members of Kentucky’s Future Farmers of America. As packages continue to arrive in Afghanistan for KYADT2, soldiers and airmen assigned to KYADT3 got a little taste of the FFA’s generosity during a presentation of Kentucky-grown products Jan. 27 at the Boone National Guard Center, Frankfort... MORE

Two worlds collide; Kentucky National Guardsman combines two favorite passions
February 1, 2011 — Persinger was one of the National Guardsmen awarded a position on the National Guard fishing team to compete nationally in the Forrest L. Wood Fishing Tour... MORE

New York Guard Chinooks flying Kentucky Guard Aviators
January 26, 2011 — Kentucky aviators, Capt. Cliff Flanagan, Chief Warrant Officer Gustavo Grande and Capt. Stephen Martin flew with the New York pilots in a CH-47 Chinook in order to maintain proficiency in the aircraft... MORE

A New York National Guard CH-47D Chinook helicopter departs the Kentucky National Guard helipad while training with Kentucky Army Aviators in Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 27.

Kentucky National Guard Community Outreach gives thanks to supporters
January 20, 2011 — he businesses received a Kentucky Minuteman glass award, Community Outreach coin and shirt... MORE

Capt. Bryan Combs, State Family Program director, Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Wason deputy director of Family Programs and Cindy Culver, State Youth coordinator, give the Kentucky Minuteman glass award to Tom Underwood, Kentucky Association of Executive in Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 20

Learning the Japanese heritage during Yama Sakura 61
May 19, 2010 — Maj. Richard Dixon from Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Pacific operations officer, planned the YS61 morale and welfare trips to visit Japanese temples, including the Kiyomizuder Temple, Todai-Ji Temple and Osaka Castle. ... MORE

Military personnel take time during the Yama Sakura 61 exercise to visit the Kiyomizu Temple as a cultural experience.

News Search

Narrow Search

Expand Articles by Year and Month

Kentucky National Guard Links