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Withers Becomes Tenth State Sergeant Major
August 15, 2020 — Command Sgt. Maj. Jesse Withers became Kentucky’s tenth state command sergeant major during an assumption of responsibility ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort, Ky., Aug. 16. He takes over for Command Sgt. Maj. David Munden who retires this month... MORE

He took over for Command Sgt. Maj. David Munden who retired in August, 2020.

First Chaplain of the Kentucky Militia – James Moore
July 28, 2020 — Reverend Moore is credited as one of the individuals who contributed to the development of music in Lexington, and perhaps Lexington’s first music enthusiast. When the Reverend Moore constructed Vaucluse on the Georgetown Pike, he personally supervised the creation of a parlor designed for recitals and musicales. It was a square room with a high ceiling and special material to provide the best acoustics possible. The room was flanked by two chambers, opening onto a recessed portico. Information on musical events at Vaucluse is lacking, but it seems likely that this room was filled with the strains of the best music Lexington could provide during receptions given by the Moore’s... MORE

James Moore, early 1800s. Oil on canvas by Samuel Dearborn

G1 Directorate helps Service Members identify opportunities in periods of economic uncertainty
July 22, 2020 — Through September, the G1 will host two new faces – Chaplain (LTC) Angela White of the 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade and Sgt. 1st Class Eric Merrell of the 149th Engineer Company, who are on full-time orders to support the Guard’s employment services. ... MORE

Chaplain (LTC) Angela White advises a member of the Kentucky National Guard on some of the employment services offered at the G1

Kentucky picker recovers historical artifacts once belonging to Kentucky Guardsman, World War II prisoner of war (part 2 of 2)
July 1, 2020 — This article continues the story of Ernest L. Sampson, Jr., a former Harrodsburg Tanker that survived Japanese captivity during World War II... MORE

Kentucky picker recovers historical artifacts once belonging to Kentucky Guardsman, World War II prisoner of war (part 1 of 2)
June 19, 2020 — Several decades ago, Andrew M. Bryant, Jr., 72, discovered abandoned items from a World War II prisoner of war while rummaging a house in state of ruin near Harrodsburg, Kentucky... MORE

Day Two: Ky. National Guard Activated to Help Protect Kentuckians safety and maintain peace
May 31, 2020 — At the request of Gov. Andy Beshear and the Louisville Metro Police Department the Kentucky National Guard will continue to provide support in and around Louisville to help provide safety and protection to residents... MORE

Governor Andy Beshear activated about 500 Kentucky Guardsmen to support LMPD.

Ky. National Guard Activated to Help Protect Kentuckians safety and maintain peace
May 30, 2020 — Approximately 350 Kentucky Guardsmen are being directed to report immediately for State Active Duty support... MORE

Ky. Guardsmen respond to Iranian ballistic missile attack
May 29, 2020 — Iranian news agencies said ballistic missiles were fired at Al Asad Air Base and at the Air Base at Erbil in retaliation for the death of Major General Qasem Soleimani... MORE

Based out of Owensboro, Ky., Members of the 206th Engineer Battalion deployed to the Middle East on July 25, 2019.

Meet Ky’s 32nd Adjutant General, 1927-1931
May 28, 2020 — William Henry Jones, Jr., Kentucky’s 32nd Adjutant General, was born May 25, 1895, in the community of Freedom, where his parents made their life together... MORE

William Henry Jones, Jr.

Kentucky’s 32nd Adjutant General, 1927-1931

Mr. Mercurio: Ky Guard’s expert on telecom operations
May 27, 2020 — The month of May is dedicated to celebrating Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent, and the contributions they’ve made to American history... MORE

Kentucky Guardsmen balance civilian employment with COVID-19 activation
May 12, 2020 — The Kentucky National Guard has been called upon to lend hands to numerous agencies in response to this coronavirus pandemic and over 800 Soldiers and Airmen have responded to help... MORE

Maj. John Rock conducts planning operations at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky.

Kentucky Air Guardsman provide medical support at nursing home in Northern Kentucky
May 11, 2020 — A small team of Kentucky Air Guard medical professionals are augmenting a civilian nursing home in Covington... MORE

Major General Logan Feland of the U.S. Marines owes roots to Kentucky State Guard
September 13, 2019 — While still attending college in 1885, Feland joined the military as a Private in Company D, (Latham Light Guards), 3rd Infantry Regiment, Kentucky State Guard in Hopkinsville. His brother, John, was the company’s First Lieutenant. While serving in Company D, Feland continually earned higher rank, though another officer peer, Jouett Henry, would eventually command the company... MORE

Kentucky Guardsmen support Thunder Over Louisville
April 21, 2019 — The mission of the Kentucky National Guard was nothing new, supplement Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) to provide additional security and traffic control and man the cannons on the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge, but perhaps the circumstances were different with such a large attendance expected... MORE

The annual event, which featured more than two dozen military aircraft, has grown to become one of the largest single-day air shows in North America.

Best Warrior Competition Highlights Kentucky Guard's Finest Soldiers
October 28, 2018 — Kentucky Guardsmen proved why they were deemed worthy to represent their respected brigades as they competed in the very challenging Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Ky., Oct. 25-29 to determine who would be the 2018 Soldiers of the Year... MORE

This year’s competitors did over 20 miles of running and marching in full combat uniforms, completed written exams and an essay, demonstrated nearly every Army Warrior Task and endured rain and freezing temperatures to complete the 3-day competition. The 2018 Best Warrior Competition was held at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Ky., Oct. 25-28, 2017.

Kentucky Air Guardsmen integrate into 138th Field Artillery Brigade to support NATO training exercise in Germany
March 22, 2018 — Groves recently found himself serving in a position he’d never served in before. He was attached to the 138th Field Artillery Brigade as an Air Liaison Officer during Dynamic Front 18, a multinational field artillery training exercise held in Grafenwoehr, Germany. Groves was the lone Airmen among a formation of more than 100 Kentucky Army National Guard Artillerymen... MORE

138th Completes Dynamic Front 18 NATO Training Exercise
March 19, 2018 — Those were the words of Lt. Col. Mike Woodson, training officer for the 138th Field Artillery Brigade, as he reflected on Dynamic Front 18. Soldiers of the 138th participated in the training exercise in Grafenwoehr, Germany. On Thursday, Brig. Gen. Scott Campbell visited the 138th to recognize the performance of the Soldiers who, when faced with a challenge, hit it head on and figured out the solution... MORE

Kentucky Guardsmen complete pivotal overseas mission
November 13, 2017 — The 149th Military Engagement Team transferred authority to the Georgia National Guard’s 648th MET during a ceremony held, here, Sept. 6, 2017, signifying the successful completion of the Kentucky National Guard’s mission... MORE

Building future leaders one student at a time
October 1, 2017 — Most people are not born a leader, its skills you develop, but you have to be exposed to the opportunities to be a leader and that is why the RYLA program is offered... MORE

178th Firefighting Team deploys to Iraq
September 23, 2017 — The 178th Engineer Firefighting Team is made up of six Soldiers led by Staff Sgt. Matthew Stevens, who also deployed to Afghanistan with the 176th Engineer Firefighting Team in 2011. The unit is deploying in support of Operation Inherent Resolve... MORE

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