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Field Artillery battery receives new commander
April 15, 2022 — Davies becomes the newest field artillery battery commander, taking command of HHB, 1-1623rd FAB... MORE

The unit guidon representing an historic exchange of command was handed off to Army Capt. Taylor Davies as she assumed command of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery Brigade in a ceremony Mar. 27.

New BAOs for Ecuador and Djibouti
April 15, 2022 — The Kentucky National Guard has two new leaders heading up the State partnership program as their Bilateral Affairs Officers for Ecuador and Djibouti. ... MORE

Air Force 1st Lt. Joshua Selby will be the Bilateral Affairs Officer in Ecuador responsible for planning and executing future subject matter expert exchanges, key leader engagements, and exercises between both the Kentucky State Partnership Program, US SOUTHCOM, and all branches of the Ecuadorian military

Kentucky Army National Guard hosts Signal and Cyber Symposium
February 24, 2022 — The symposium focused on establishing a community for all members of the signal and cyber fields, as well as sharing knowledge regarding opportunities and career paths in an open forum... MORE

The Silver Order of Mercury is awarded to those select few who stand above their peers and have made conspicuous long-term significant contributions to the U.S. Army Signal Corps and the Association (SCRA).

Kentucky Guardsman makes move to the Capital in support of the Commonwealth
February 16, 2022 — Over the past several years, leadership from the Kentucky Guard have picked up their lives to make D.C. their temporary home in support of the Commonwealth's mission. As Hart completes ILE in preparation for the next chapter of his career, it is evident that his work ethic, his pursuit of opportunity, and his voice will be essential for the organization's future for years to come... MORE

Leading in the Guard requires more than just Bull$#!t.
January 31, 2022 — Guest Commentary by Lt. Col. Steve Mattingly, 138th Field Artillery Commander Successfully leading a part-time force requires authentic leaders that know their $#!T. The military profession is more accustomed to authoritarian leadership however the evolving nature of our American culture coupled with civilian competition for our volunteer force requires a paradigm shift for an authentic leader. The end goal of Army leadership hasn’t changed; inspire, influence, provide purpose, direction and motivation to accomplish a mission or improve your organization. The manner in which leaders lead is more critical now than ever... MORE

Kentucky Guardsmen recognized for leadership
January 27, 2022 — The winners of the Kentucky selection for the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award are Capt. Eric Sheaks, with the 75th Troop Command and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kristan Beard with the 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade... MORE

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kristan Beard with the 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade.

National Guard leaders visit Kentucky Guardsmen
January 25, 2022 — National Guard Bureau Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead and Army National Guard Command, Sgt. Maj. John T. Raines III, along with Kentucky’s State Command Sgt. Maj. Jesse Withers, Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. James Tongate, met with Soldiers in Mayfield and Murray, Ky., to encourage the troops to share thoughts about their experience with the tornado response mission... MORE

Kentucky National Guard leadership welcomed National Guard Bureau’s senior leaders on Jan. 23-24, to recognize Guard members for their efforts and thank them for supporting local communities in western Kentucky. Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead receives a coin from Spc. Cameron Maley at the Mayfield Fairgrounds distribution site in Mayfield, Ky., Jan. 22, 2022.

Always ready, not just a slogan for Kentucky Soldier
January 18, 2022 — As the tornadoes that hit western Kentucky bore down on the small farms and towns, residents ducked into their bathrooms, closets or any other place they could find to ride out the massive storm. For many, their hiding spots were ripped from their foundations and left some bruised and battered. One of those residents hiding from the storm was a young Kentucky National Guardsman with the 2113th Transportation Company. He survived the storm, only to be called on a few hours later join his unit to help the many others in need... MORE

Pfc. Cody Warmath's family's home in Benton Ky., suffered severe damage during the the tornado that hit Dec. 10, 2021 but he still chose to volunteer to be activated with the 2113th Transportation Company out of Paducah, Ky

Bosslift gives inside perspective to Guardsmen civilian’s employees
January 12, 2022 — Employers of Soldiers from 1-149th deploying January 2022 flew from Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort to Fort Knox on a Blackhawk on December 10, 2021. The mission, called Bosslift, is organized by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or ESGR, to allow bosses to see their Soldiers preparing for mobilization. ... MORE

Employers of Soldiers from 1-149th deploying January 2022 flew from Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort to Fort Knox on a Blackhawk on December 10, 2021.

The mission, called Bosslift, is organized by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or ESGR, to allow bosses to see their Soldiers preparing for mobilization.

Kentucky’s 438th MP’s head to Kosovo
January 6, 2022 — The 438th Military Police Company based out of Murray, Ky., will be heading to Kosovo for a year-long mission to provide Military Police Liaison Officer Support to Operation Joint Guardian... MORE

The 438th MP Co., based out of Murray, Ky, will be heading to Kosovo for a year-long mission to provide Military Police Liaison Officer Support to Operation Joint Guardian.

Santa’s helpers
December 17, 2021 — Four Kentucky Soldiers jumped into action after they heard tornadoes hit the western part of Kentucky Dec. 10... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Gina Vaile-Nelson, Sgt. Jessica Jenkins, Staff Sgt. Billie Jacobs, Staff Sgt. Rachel Pete raised over $2,500 for Kentucky’s First Lady, Britainy Beshear's Western Kentucky Toy Drive. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st class Benjamin Crane)

"We Just Went" - Kentucky Guardsman jumps into action to help neighbors
December 14, 2021 — One of those guardsmen activated, Spc. Zach Neisz, a resident of Dawson Springs living only about 8 miles north of where the tornadoes touched down... MORE

Neisz who lives in Dawson Springs spent the first 27 hours after the storm aiding local law enforcement, helping extract people from their home.

Leaders visit Soldiers activated for help in the wake of deadly tornadoes
December 14, 2021 — Kentucky’s State Command Sergeant Major, Command Sgt. Maj. Jesse Withers and State Chaplain (Col.) Jay Padgett the visited Soldiers at various locations impacted by recent tornados in Graves County, Ky., Dec. 14... MORE

During the two-hour visit, leadership traveled to the Mayfield Consumer Products facility, better known as the candle factory site.

Kentucky Aviator recognized for four decades of service
December 14, 2021 — Chief Mattox currently serves as the as the only qualified UH-60 Maintenance Examiner, a Maintenance Test Pilot, Instructor Pilot, and Instrument Examiner on both models of Blackhawk aircraft presently in Kentucky Aviation... MORE

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Dave Mattox celebrates 40 years of service to his country

Guard Assists After Record Tornado in Mayfield, Ky.
December 13, 2021 — Over 300 Kentucky Air and Army National Guardsmen have been activated in support of tornado relief in various locations to include Mayfield and Dawson Springs, Ky. on December 11th, 2021. Members of the 123rd Airlift Wing’s Search and Rescue Team, the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP), and the 438th Military Police Company have mobilized to the region for search and rescue missions, road clearing and law enforcement support. ... MORE

Kentucky state flag rescued from the ruble of the courthouse in Mayfield, Ky.

Kentucky Guardsmen participate in leader’s course
December 9, 2021 — The two-day, course-integrated, Four Lenses training, resiliency training, and team- building event is designed to make leaders look inward to find out more about themselves, and use that information to be better leaders... MORE

The two-day course integrated Four Lenses training, resiliency training and team building events with the goal of making the leaders look inward to find out more about themselves and how they can use that information to be a better leader.

More than art
November 22, 2021 — Chaplain (Capt.) Gregory Christopher Granderson is the state support chaplain full-time and drills with the 206th Engineer Battalion, 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. ... MORE

For Chaplain (Capt.) Gregory Granderson, his passion for comics became his pathway to influence. I sat down with him to learn how he uses his graphic illustrated comics to help him communicate with his troops.

Warrior Mind
November 19, 2021 — Kentucky's Best Warrior Competition is a series of events held over four days to test a Soldier's fitness, technical knowledge, and combat skills. The winners are awarded the opportunity to compete in Spring 2022 at the regional level... MORE

Urban warfare presents difficult situations that test a Soldier on their ability to quickly and tactically subdue or eliminate threats in indoor and outdoor environments

Kentucky Guardsmen talk with cub scouts
November 18, 2021 — Two Kentucky Army National Guard Soldiers belonging to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 138th Field Artillery Brigade, along with four Cadets from the University of Kentucky’s Reserve Officer Training Corps’ ‘Kentucky Rangers’ spent time demonstrating military equipment. At the event Soldiers showcased the iconic military Humvee and taught the Scouts how to fold and care for the American flag. ... MORE

Soldiers from the 138th met with the Scouts at a military appreciation night in Lexington, Ky on November 18, 2021

Kentucky JAG officers promote to colonel on same day
November 17, 2021 — “To my awareness, there’s never been an occasion in the Kentucky Army National Guard that we have promoted two JAG officers on the same day to full Colonel,” remarked Maj. Gen. Haldane Lamberton, The Adjutant General... MORE

The event took place with family, friends and colleagues in attendance.

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