Staff Sgt. Lucas Bradshaw, the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 2026 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, is recognized during the Airman’s Gala at Wildwood Country Club in Louisville, Ky., March 14, 2026. The Gala celebrated wing Airmen who displayed exceptional performance and community engagement in 2025. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Joshua Horton)