Kentucky Guard

Civilian employees honored for their contributions to the Guard
August 12, 2025 — The Kentucky Army National Guard honored Roger Cunningham and Nick Feldman by appointing them as honorary guardsmen for their construction work with the Facilities Management Office (FMO) during a ceremony at Boone National Guard Center, Aug. 5, 2025... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Haldane B. Lamberton, Kentucky's adjutant general, presents the Honorary Guardsman award to Reva and Theresa Feldman, in honor of Nick Feldman, during a ceremony at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Kentucky, Aug. 5, 2025.

Durham promoted to colonel
August 11, 2025 — U.S. Army Lt. Col. Terry Durham was promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at the Bowman Field Readiness Center Aug. 6, 2025... MORE

Lt. Col. Terry Durham is promoted to colonel Aug. 6, 2025, at the Bowman Field Readiness Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Kentucky Aviation officer promoted to colonel
August 6, 2025 — U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gabriel Spicer was promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at the Army Aviation Support Facility located on Boone National Guard Center, July 24, 2025. Spicer, who has served in the Kentucky National Guard for more than 20 years, was surrounded by family, friends, and fellow Soldiers as he was pinned with the silver eagle insignia of a colonel — a rank achieved by only a small fraction of officers. ... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Gabriel Spicer is pinned with new rank by his daughter during his promotion ceremony at the Army Aviation Support Facility on Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Kentucky, July 24, 2025.

1-623d Field Artillery Awarded Governor’s Outstanding Unit Citation
August 4, 2025 — The 1st Battalion, 623d Field Artillery Regiment (HIMARS) of the Kentucky Army National Guard was awarded the prestigious Kentucky Governor’s Outstanding Unit Citation in April 2025 for exceptional service during its recent overseas deployment in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Trevor Denner of Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery, coordinates a sling load delivery of rockets to a training area at Camp Buehring, Kuwait.

Kentucky Guard medical personnel enhance readiness and partnerships overseas
August 1, 2025 — Soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard's Medical Detachment (MEDDET) and the 1163rd Medical Company Area Support (MCAS) participated in training rotations at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany in April 2025. Their efforts enhanced Soldier medical readiness and strengthened partnerships with active-duty and host-nation medical personnel... MORE

Medical personnel from the Kentucky National Guard Medical Detachment (MEDDET) and 1163rd Medical Company Area Support (MCAS) conduct overseas deployment training at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany in April 2025.

Soldiers awarded Army Sea Duty Ribbon
July 30, 2025 — Twenty-one Soldiers assigned to Kentucky's 1st Battalion, 623d Field Artillery Regiment (HIMARS), were recently awarded the Army Sea Duty Ribbon (ASDR) for their support to a joint mission alongside the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet during the unit’s deployment to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations during fiscal year 2024... MORE

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 623d Field Artillery Regiment, 138th Field Artillery Brigade bears the guidon in front of formation as their M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) display the Kentucky flag.

Kentucky and Djibouti celebrate decade-long partnership
July 29, 2025 — Senior leaders from the Kentucky National Guard and the Djiboutian Armed Forces met in Kentucky from July 21–23, 2025, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their partnership and strengthen ongoing cooperation. The event brought together representatives from the Kentucky Army and Air National Guard, Kentucky Emergency Management, Urban Search and Rescue, the Office of Homeland Security, the Cabinet for Economic Development, the Chamber of Commerce, U.S. National Guard Bureau, and a delegation from Djibouti... MORE

Colonel Amina Mohamed Moussa of the Djiboutian Armed Forces presents a gift to Maj. Gen. Haldane Lamberton, adjutant general of Kentucky, during a key leader engagement in Frankfort, Kentucky, July 23, 2025.

Cyber, radio exchange deepens US, Djibouti military cooperation
July 18, 2025 — Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and the Kentucky Army National Guard teamed up with Djiboutian forces for a cybersecurity and radio communications fundamentals skills-sharing initiative that blended instruction, live demonstrations, and practical exercises... MORE

Soldiers assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard participate in a radio communications knowledge exchange with Djiboutian soldiers at the Djiboutian signal corp compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, July 14, 2025.

Kentucky Guard celebrates 233rd birthday
July 17, 2025 — Soldiers, Airmen and community leaders gathered to celebrate the 233rd birthday of the Kentucky National Guard during a ceremony at Boone National Guard Center, June 24, 2025. The birthday celebration was held in conjunction with the dedication of the Kentucky National Guard Memorial Highway, and special recognition of the Kentucky National Guard Marathon Team... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Haldane Lamberton and Pfc. Alexander Stark cut the cake together at the celebration of the 233rd birthday of the Kentucky National Guard in Frankfort, June 24, 2025.

Kentucky National Guard Helps Fight Wildfire of Historic Kosovo Monastery
July 14, 2025 — Kentucky National Guard’s Task Force Aviation helped fight a wildfire July 8 that was threatening the Dević Monastery, a centuries-old Serbian Orthodox religious site in the Drenica Valley... MORE

Task Force Aviation of Kentucky National Guard, assigned to the 256th IBCT and KFOR RC-E drops water over a wildfire threatening the Devic Monastery in Kosovo, July 8, 2025. Crews worked 19 hours to suppress the fire using helcopter water buckets.

Sign unveiled for Kentucky National Guard Memorial Highway
July 11, 2025 — A portion of U.S. Highway 127 in Frankfort has been officially designated the Kentucky National Guard Memorial Highway. The dedication coincided with the 233rd anniversary of the founding of the Kentucky militia. The designation was approved by the Kentucky General Assembly through a joint resolution earlier this year. The mile-long stretch between Louisville Road and Devil’s Hollow Road was renamed during a ceremony at Boone National Guard Center, where new signage was unveiled, June 24, 2025... MORE

A portion of US Route 127 in Franklin County—known as the West Frankfort Connector, from the intersection with US 60 (Louisville Rd) to KY Route 1005 (Devil’s Hollow Rd)—has officially been designated the Kentucky National Guard Memorial Highway, in recognition of the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our Commonwealth and nation. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st. Class Benjamin Crane)

Kentucky National Guard Field Artillery gets back to the basics
July 11, 2025 — Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery got back to the basics, mastering artillery fundamentals and training for evolving threats posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) during their annual training, June 6-21, 2025... MORE

After setting the howitzers, the unit conducted a dry fire mission to ensure the weapons were functioning properly.

1-149th Infantry “Mountain Warriors” participate in Exportable Combat Training Center exercise
July 10, 2025 — Soldiers of the Kentucky National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry conducted annual training to sustain mission-essential task proficiency at the Exportable Combat Training Center in Fort Pickett, Va., June 19, 2025... MORE

Soldiers of 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry, practice assault tactics using blank fire ammunition on a training range as a part of the Exportable Combat Training Center (XCTC) exercise at Fort Pickett, Virginia, June 19, 2025.

Kentucky National Guard Honors Five Spiritual Leaders for Lifelong Service
June 26, 2025 — The Kentucky National Guard paid tribute to its spiritual leaders during a ceremony held at the Wellman Armory auditorium June 25, celebrating decades of service, compassion, and commitment... MORE

The ceremony also included Lamberton awarding four former state chaplains with the Order of Martin of Tours medallion for their many years of faithful service.

Kentucky Soldiers take part in Region III Best Warrior Competition
June 10, 2025 — Two Kentucky Army National Guardsmen represented the state in the Region III Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at the McCrady Training Center in Eastover, South Carolina, April 21-26... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Syrus Butts, a cannon crewmember with Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery, participates in the shoot, move, communicate and survive events of the Best Warrior Competition (BWC), Region III phase, held at the Clinton House Range, Clinton, South Carolina, April 24, 2025.

Calm in the Chaos: Flight Medic Training Turns Real
June 5, 2025 — Soldiers of the Louisiana Army National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and its assigned units reacted to a real-world emergency that occurred during a medical evacuation training exercise on May 14, 2025... MORE

Staff Sgt. Ashley Renye performs during a culminating training event to medically evacuate Soldiers at Fort Cavazos, Texas, May 14, 2025.

Andersen promoted to colonel in Lexington ceremony
May 30, 2025 — U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert (Robbie) Andersen, commander of the 138th Operational Fires Command, was promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at the Lexington Armory, surrounded by family, friends and fellow Soldiers, May 30, 2025... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Robert Andersen is pinned with his new rank by his children during his promotion ceremony at the Lexington Armory, May 30, 2025.

138th Operational Fires Command completes first corps-level Command Post Exercise with US Army V Corps
May 29, 2025 — Soldiers from the Lexington, Kentucky-based 138th Operational Fires Command (OFC), Kentucky Army National Guard, recently participated in a corps-level Command Post Exercise (CPX) with U.S. Army V Corps, held in early May 2025 at both Fort Knox, Kentucky, and Camp Kosciusko in Poland. ... MORE

Soldiers from the 138th Operational Fires Command integrate with 41st Field Artillery Brigade and U.S. Army V Corps during Command Post Exercise hosted in both Fort Knox, Kentucky, and Camp Kosciusko, Poland, early May 2025.

A Faithful Servant: Former State Chaplain Prepares for Retirement After Decades of Service
May 29, 2025 — U.S. Army Chaplain (Col.) William Draper is set to retire from the Kentucky National Guard in June 2025 after more than four decades of dedicated service, leaving behind a legacy marked by compassion, commitment and spiritual leadership... MORE

U.S. Army Chaplain (Col.) William Draper sits in in his office at the Joint Force Headquarters building on Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort April 21, 2025.

Twenty-two names added to Kentucky National Guard Memorial
May 28, 2025 — More than 100 people gathered for the Kentucky National Guard's Memorial Day observance held at Boone National Guard Center on May 26, 2025. Twenty-two names of fallen Kentucky Guard Soldiers and Airmen were added to the Kentucky National Guard Memorial in recognition and remembrance of their service... MORE

Kennedi Trowell, niece of U.S. Air Force Maj. Latonia Trowell, makes an etching of her aunt’s name after the Memorial Day remembrance ceremony that was held at the Kentucky National Guard Memorial at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Kentucky, May 26, 2025.

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