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Category: 1-149th Infantry

1-149th Infantry Battalion Mountain Warriors enters the run phase of training
July 31, 2024
In addition to cooking 1900 meals, I Co. supported the battalion by distributing more than 3200 gallons of fuel, delivering 192,000 rounds of ammunition, and preforming annual maintenance on 25 percent of vehicles in the battalion during annual training
Mountain Warriors conducts Change of Responsibility Ceremony
July 24, 2024
The 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Regiment conducts a Change of Responsibility ceremony between outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Hughes and incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Tim Lewis, during annual training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, July 20,2024
56th Connelly Award goes to Kentucky
June 13, 2024
I Company joined other food service professionals from every branch of the military who were also receiving awards for being the top of their branch's food service units. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st. Class Benjamin Crane)
National Guard athletes finish strong at Lincoln Marathon
May 6, 2024
Puerto Rico National Guard runner Sgt. Angeles Virella crosses the finish line of the 47th annual Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon May 5, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Nebraska National Guard has a long history of supporting the Lincoln Marathon, which biennially serves as the time trials for the National Guard All Guard Marathon Team.
Kentucky Guardsmen, Ecuador's special forces unite in urban warfare exchange
April 10, 2024
Ecuadorian Army Col. Gustavo Iturralde, commander of Ecuador's 9th Special Forces Brigade, talks with Kentucky Army National Guard in Latacunga, Ecuador, March 18, 2024.
Drerup recognized by Supreme Allied Commander Europe for leadership
December 8, 2023
Capt. Sarah Drerup receives the Supreme Allied Commander Europe's Recognition Award
Kentucky Guardsman completes Ranger school on first go 
December 6, 2023
McKie-Miller aced every challenge of the Ranger training on his first attempt and finished the course in 62 days, the shortest time possible for training, crediting both luck and skill.
Kentucky infantry wins national award for readiness
November 28, 2023
The MG Robert G. Moorhead National Guard and Army Reserve Breakfast at the AUSA 2023 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Carol Guzy for AUSA)
Honoring a legacy: a tribute to LTC Jeff Cole
November 20, 2023
Christi Cole Pope speaks to attendees at an armory naming ceremony in Middlesboro, Kentucky, on Nov. 17, 2023.
Kentucky National Guard selects the Best Warriors of 2024
November 8, 2023
Soldiers who competed in Kentucky's Best Warrior Competition received trophies during a ceremony held in Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Kentucky, November 5, 2023. From left: Spc. Jackie Zheng, Soldier of the Year; Command Sgt. Maj. Benzie Timberlake, 75th Troop Command; Sgt. Jerry Marksbury III, NCO of the Year Runner-Up; Sgt. Robert Buck, NCO of the Year; Command Sgt. Maj. Aaron Lester, 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade; and Spc. Stephen Shelton, Soldier of the Year Runner-Up. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Cody Stagner)
National Guard Armory named after NCO who served decades to the Guard
September 25, 2023
The wife of 1st Sgt. Ottis W. Capps, Sherry [left] and their two sons, Jeff and Jason, unveil the new bronze plaque at the Harlan National Guard Armory in Harlan, Kentucky on Sept. 21, 2023. The National Guard armory was named after 1st Sgt. Ottis W. Capps who served as the Alpha Company, 1-149th Infantry full-time support for over 30 years and was a cornerstone of the Harlan National Guard community during his career. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Andy Dickson)
1-149th Infantry get back to basics at their annual training
June 22, 2023
During their two weeks of training, the infantry Soldiers went through a round-robin of refresher classes on combat life saving techniques, reacting to contact on the battlefield, observation and mapping, radio basics, concealment basics and weapon familiarization.
Army National Guard company evaluated in regional field feeding competition
June 15, 2023
U.S. Army Spc. Adam Bwesi of India Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 75th Troop Command, adds ingredients to a pot in a containerized kitchen during the Regional Philip A. Connelly Field Feeding Competition at the Harlold L. Disney Training Center in Artemus, Kentucky on June 14, 2023. Bwesi and the rest of India Company are competing against nine other states and territories National Guard field feeding units in the southeast United States for a chance to compete nationally against the other regions of the National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Andy Dickson)
Kentucky Infantry unit welcomes new commander
May 30, 2023
Lt. Col. Jason Partin, incoming commander of the 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry, Kentucky Army National Guard, receives the colors from Col. Jared Lake, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Virginia Army National Guard.
Infantry Battalion completes mission with reintegration program
March 20, 2023
YRRP has promoted the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and their communities, by connecting them with resources throughout the deployment cycle.
Kentucky Guardsman takes charge of active-duty division
March 9, 2023
Brig. Gen. Bryan M. Howay speaks during the Spring 2023 Commander's Forum at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Feb. 23, 2023.
Kentucky Infantry officer promoted to colonel
January 30, 2023
Jason P. Penn is promoted to colonel during a ceremony at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Kentucky, Jan. 18, 2023.
Mountain Warriors Complete NATO Mission
December 21, 2022
Lt. Col. Jason Mendez, commander of the 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Brigade, shares a laugh with his family at the Bluegrass Airport in Lexington, Ky., after he and his unit arrived home from their deployment to Kosovo Nov. 17, 2022.
Soldiers compete in Kentucky Best Warrior
November 14, 2022
These Soldiers are representing their units and brigades in an intense gauntlet to find out who will advance onto the Regional Best Warrior Competition.
Kentucky Soldier’s passion drives him to help flood victims
August 13, 2022
He was in charge of the POD for Breathitt County and the surrounding areas during the flooding in Eastern Kentucky.

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