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Kentucky Guard breaks ground on its first machine gun range for enhanced readiness
December 20, 2024
Maj. Gen. Hal Lamberton, the Adjutant General for Kentucky, was joined by Kentucky Guard leaders and local government representatives and project supervisors, as they broke ground on the new new multi-purpose machine gun range on Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center Dec, 13, 2024.
Kentucky Air Guard helps alleviate arctic housing shortage with airlift mission to North Slope
December 19, 2024
Members of the 123rd Airlift Wing upload cargo to a Kentucky Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in support of Operation Arctic Haven at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 2, 2024.
Hood takes command of 123rd Operations Group
December 18, 2024
Col. Randall Hood, right, accepts the 123rd Operations Group guidon from Col. Bruce Bancroft, outgoing commander of the 123rd Airlift Wing, during a change-of-command ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 11, 2024.
Kentucky Guard Airmen selected as best in Contingency Response field
December 18, 2024
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yuri Motamedi, a security forces craftsman with the 123rd Contingency Response Group, Kentucky Air National Guard, signals airmen during an Air Base Ground Defense training at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, Sept. 21, 2023.
Myers concludes 30-year career of service to Air Guard, Air Force
December 17, 2024
Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Myers, right, 123rd Security Forces Squadron manager, receives his certificate of retirement from Lt. Col. Jason Ray, former 123rd SFS operations officer, during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 13, 2024.
National Guard supports Kentucky wreath laying ceremony
December 10, 2024
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Haldane B. Lamberton, adjutant general of Kentucky, salutes the wreath he hung in honor of prisoners-of war and missing-in-action at the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs wreath laying ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort, Kentucky on Dec. 9, 2024. The Kentucky National Guard supported the ceremony by providing music from the 202nd Band and a color guard from the 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Andy Dickson)
Kentucky National Guard strengthens emergency preparedness through statewide county outreach
December 2, 2024
2nd Lt. Samuel Feldman speaks to officials while 1st Lt Jadon Douglas looks on, Nov. 19 in Bardstown. Members of the Kentucky National Guard County Outreach Team speak to Nelson County Emergency Management and elected officials about emergency planning and to identify any shortfalls in resources where the Guard can assist. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Milt Spalding)
123rd CRG demonstrates mission mastery in joint validation exercise with Army
November 30, 2024
Security forces Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group respond to a simulated attack at Amedee Army Airfield, Calif., Aug. 24, 2024, as a part of a U.S. Transportation Command exercise to revalidate the 123rd CRG’s capability to lead a Joint Task Force-Port Opening.
Kentucky National Guardsman Runs at Near-Olympic Level
November 29, 2024
Born and raised in the small town of Williamsburg Kentucky, Army Staff Sgt. Chad Terry started running during his sophomore year of high school. Here he is running the Chicago Marathon.
Kentucky National Guard breaks ground on new field maintenance facility in Boone County
November 27, 2024
The Adjutant General for Kentucky, Maj. Gen. Hal Lamberton, was joined by Kentucky Guard leaders and local government representatives, as well as, project supervisors, as they broke ground on the new Field Maintenance Shop in Burlington, Ky., Nov. 18, 2024. The new 25,156 square foot maintenance facility will include wide maintenance bays, storage and administration space capable of sustaining modern military vehicles and equipment in Kentucky’s fastest growing area for population. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane)
Frankfort leaders visit National Guard center
November 27, 2024
The Kentucky National Guard directorate of military support (DOMS) and members of Leadership Frankfort pose for a group photo on Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Kentucky on Nov. 21, 2024. The Kentucky National Guard invited the group Leadership Frankfort to engage with local commerce leaders on the dual mission of the National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Andy Dickson)
Children of Kentucky National Guard Members Attend Annual Youth Camp
November 19, 2024
Children of Kentucky National Guard members gathered for a four-day camp at Camp Loucon in Leitchfield, Kentucky, from July 28-31, 2024. The camp, designed for kids ages 9-15, provided them with a unique opportunity to connect with peers who shared similar experiences, gain insights into basic military fundamentals, and draw inspiration from their mentors. (U.S. Army National Guard phoyo by Staff Sgt. Destini Keene)
The Kentucky National Guard celebrates resilience with Gold Star families at Survivors' Day at the Races
November 12, 2024
Gold Star family members gather in the Woodford Reserve Winners Circle at Churchill Downs during Survivors' Day at the Races to present a trophy to the winning horse in Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 3, 2024. The United States Army Survivor Outreach Services team partners with Churchill Downs each year for this event.
Kentucky Air Guard joins dozens of groups to honor veterans at city parade
November 11, 2024
The Kentucky Air National Guard’s Mini C-130 taxies along Jefferson Street in downtown Louisville, Ky., Nov. 9, 2024, as part of the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade. The non-flying scale replica of a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft was fabricated by Airmen from the unit’s 123rd Maintenance Group.
Kentucky Soldiers compete to be Commonwealth's Best Warrior
November 6, 2024
U.S. Army Spc. Todd Musgrove, an infantryman with Detachment 1, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-149th Infantry Regiment, high-crawls to his objective during the 2025 Kentucky Best Warrior Competition held at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Kentucky, Nov. 6, 2024. This competition showcases the adaptiveness, resilience, and lethality of our forces, affirming the readiness of National Guard citizen-Soldiers to meet the nation’s challenges.
Wounded Kentucky Guardsman receives new “smart home”
October 31, 2024
Kentucky National Guardsman, Maj. John Rock and his family cut the ribbon on their new ADA compliant home, Oct. 28, courtesy of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a non-profit organization founded following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Growing safety culture in Kentucky National Guard
October 24, 2024
The workshop provided an emphasis on ensuring units in the Kentucky National Guard have the tools to mitigate risk, report mishaps and build a safety culture.
Quenichet takes command of 123rd Airlift Wing
October 13, 2024
Col. Matthew Quenichet (right), incoming commander for the 123rd Airlift Wing, accepts the wing guidon from Brig. Gen. David Mounkes, the Kentucky National Guard’s assistant adjutant general for Air, as Quenichet assumes command of the wing during a change-of-command ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 11, 2024. Quenichet replaces Col. Bruce Bancroft, who has led the unit since 2021 and will be moving into a new leadership role at Joint Force Headquarters—Kentucky. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Joshua Horton)
Jones Promoted to Colonel
October 7, 2024
Col. Kevin Jones is promoted by his daughters, Samantha and Sandra.
Kentucky Air National Guard deploys Airmen to North Carolina for Helene response
October 1, 2024
Members of the 123rd Airlift Wing’s Fatality Search and Recovery Team prepare equipment for deployment form the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 30, 2024, in response to massive flooding across North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. The 11-Airman team left Louisville Oct. 1 and will operate from Hickory, N.C, where they will assist coroners and other local officials in the recovery of flood casualties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Phil Speck)

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