U.S. Army Col. Eddie Dewayne Simpson retired from the Kentucky Army National Guard during a ceremony at the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky., Aug. 21, 2026. Over his 35-year military career, Simpson commanded multiple infantry units, built strategic state partnerships, and pioneered early holistic health and fitness initiatives that drastically improved Soldier readiness.

Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow Service members atop the Hill at Western Kentucky University, Col. Michael Armstrong was promoted to the rank of brigadier general Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026.

Members of the KYNG’s 41st Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team trained alongside North Carolina National Guard’s 42nd CST at the Jim Beam Booker Noe Plant in Boston, Aug. 11, 2026. The joint exercise tested how the teams integrate during a complex chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive (CBRNE) incident.

Two Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Medical Group traveled to Ecuador in April to share information about the unit’s Critical Care Air Transport Teams with their Ecuadorian colleagues.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jennifer Watson relinquished command of the 1792nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion to Maj. Anthony Moore during a ceremony in Bowling Green, Aug. 23, 2026. The passing of the battalion colors symbolized the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for the sustainment unit's mission and Soldiers.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Eric Eastridge assumed command of the 103rd Brigade Support Battalion from Lt. Col. Dayna Sanders during a ceremony in Harrodsburg, Ky., Aug. 9, 2026. Sanders relinquished command after leading the battalion since June 2024.

Members of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group provided key support to exercise Patriot 26 in Wisconsin Aug. 20 through 27.

Kentucky Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 103rd Brigade Support Battalion distributed leftover flowers and pastries to local healthcare workers and nursing home residents Aug. 9 in Harrodsburg, Ky., following a change of command ceremony.

U.S. Army Col. Eddie Dewayne Simpson retired from the Kentucky Army National Guard during a ceremony at the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky., Aug. 21, 2026. Over his 35-year military career, Simpson commanded multiple infantry units, built strategic state partnerships, and pioneered early holistic health and fitness initiatives that drastically improved Soldier readiness.

The Kentucky National Guard hosted six state legislators at the Army Aviation Support Facility on Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, March 9.

Senior leaders from the Kentucky National Guard visited the children attending youth camp at Camp Loucon in Leitchfield, Kentucky, July 16, 2026. The camp is an annual event hosted by the Kentucky National Guard Child and Youth Program that brings children from Guard Families ages 10 to 17 together for a week of fun and challenges.

Kentucky Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve hosted more than 40 employers and civic leaders during a Boss Lift event at Fort Knox, Ky., June 12, 2026. The event provided participants a firsthand look at field artillery and aviation training to demonstrate the leadership, teamwork, and technical expertise their employees develop through military service.