Kentucky Guard

Kentucky honors Veterans with wreath laying ceremony
December 22, 2025 — Members of the Kentucky National Guard joined the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs to honor Veterans during a wreath laying ceremony at Kentucky’s Old State Capitol in Frankfort, Dec. 11, 2025... MORE

Eight wreaths are placed outside Kentucky's Old State Capitol in observance of Wreaths Across America in Frankfort, Dec. 11, 2025.

Kentucky Guardsmen forge firepower for Florida
December 18, 2025 — Four Kentucky Guardsmen traveled to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, to qualify 15 Florida Guardsmen as HIMARS crewmembers, Oct. 31 – Nov. 16, 2025. The 13M MOS instructors bolstered the Florida unit’s combat readiness by qualifying Soldiers for a critical artillery role and supported the U.S. Army's broader expansion of its artillery forces... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Jean Augustin from the 3rd Battalion, 116th Field Artillery Regiment of the Florida Army National Guard participates in a field training exercise during a military occupational specialty transition course at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, held Oct. 31 through Nov. 16, 2025.

Kentucky National Guard supports Feeding Kentucky network during lapse in federal appropriations
December 9, 2025 — Kentucky National Guard Airmen and Soldiers completed a two-week food-bank-support mission across the Commonwealth, sorting and packing over 25,000 food boxes for Kentuckians in need from Nov. 10-26, 2025... MORE

The Soldiers stepped up and answered the call with helping food insecurity needs caused by the 43-day government shutdown.

Kentucky National Guard senior leaders hold annual leadership conference
December 9, 2025 — Senior leaders from the Kentucky National Guard met at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky, Dec. 1–3, 2025, for an off-site conference focused on leadership, readiness and organizational alignment... MORE

Dr. Sami Sweis, assistant professor of international studies at Centre College, speaks to Kentucky National Guard senior leaders during a conference at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky, Dec. 1, 2025.

Durham takes command of 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
November 24, 2025 — U.S. Army Col. Brandye Williams relinquished command of Kentucky's 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade to Col. Terry Durham during a change-of-command ceremony at Madison Central High School’s football field in Richmond, Ky., Oct. 18, 2025... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Terry Durham receives the colors of the 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) as he assumes command during a ceremony in Richmond, Ky., Oct. 18, 2025.

Kentucky Guard partners with Djibouti to enhance disaster preparedness
November 24, 2025 — A team of Soldiers and an Airman from the Kentucky National Guard completed a subject matter expertise exchange with key Djiboutian organizations to bolster disaster preparedness, July 31 through Aug. 9, 2025... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dylan Rhodes briefs Search and Rescue Enterprise to members of the Djiboutian Armed Forces in August 2025.

Recruiters sign mission commitments for upcoming fiscal year
November 22, 2025 — Leaders from the Kentucky National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Battalion signed recruiting mission commitments for the upcoming fiscal year at Joint Force Headquarters, Sept. 30, 2025... MORE

The signed commitments set on the table during the Recruiting and Retention Battalion’s signing of mission commitments for FY26 at Joint Force Headquarters, Sept. 30, 2025

Kentucky's Medical Detachment commander retires
November 19, 2025 — U.S. Army Col. Christopher Howell concluded a career of 37 years of service during a retirement ceremony, Oct. 18, 2025... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Christopher Howell delivers remarks during his retirement ceremony at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky., Oct. 18, 2025.

Cyber Bluegrass 2025 Strengthens Kentucky’s Cyber Defense
November 19, 2025 — The Kentucky National Guard hosted the inaugural Cyber Bluegrass, a cyber exercise held at the State Emergency Operations Center on Boone National Guard Center, Nov. 4–6. The three-day event brought together nearly one hundred participants, including cyber professionals from across Kentucky, the FBI, Kentucky Emergency Management, and the North Carolina National Guard’s Cyber Task Force... MORE

Soldiers and civilians take part in Cyber Bluegrass at the Emergency Operations Center on Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky., Nov. 4, 2025.

Avenger Triad ’25: Strengthening Protection and Fires Communication Capabilities for V Corps
October 29, 2025 — V Corps conducted a command post exercise from both its headquarters in Fort Knox, Kentucky, and its forward headquarters in Poznan, Poland... MORE

U.S. Army Kentucky National Guard Soldiers review Fire support plans from the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade in the “FIRES cell”, the tactical hub for precision lethality during Avenger Triad 25, Oct. 30, 2025, Camp Kosciuszko, Poland.

Kentucky employers honored for supporting Guardsmen
September 26, 2025 — The Kentucky Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve honored three employers with the Pro Patria Award in recognition of their support for Kentucky Guardsmen during a presentation on Sept. 10, 2025... MORE

Three Kentucky employers were honored for their outstanding support of Guardsmen in Louisville on Sept. 10, 2025.

Kentucky Cyber visits Fayette County Schools
September 26, 2025 — Soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard Cyber Resilience Initiative visited students in Lexington to demonstrate real-world cybersecurity concepts and explore cyber career path opportunities in the Guard, Sept. 17-18, 2025... MORE

The cybersecurity classroom at Fayette County's Hub for Innovative Learning & Leadership in Lexington, Kentucky.

Strategic Broadening Seminar highlights leadership in challenging times
September 23, 2025 — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Haldane Lamberton, Kentucky’s adjutant general, addressed participants of the Strategic Broadening Seminar (SBS) at the Kentucky Historical Society, which was hosted by the McConnell Center Civic Education Program Aug. 28, 2025... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Haldane Lamberton, Kentucky’s adjutant general, listens as a participant of the Strategic Broadening Seminar (SBS) asks a question at the Kentucky Historical Society, Aug. 28.

State Partnership Program conducts air assault planning exchange
September 10, 2025 — Members of the Kentucky National Guard took part in a four-day air assault planning exchange with the Ecuadorian 9th Special Forces Brigade as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program, Aug. 18-21... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Ryan Hubbs congratulates an Ecuadorian marine on the completion of air assault training during a ceremony at the end of an air assault training exchange in Latacunga, Ecuador, Aug. 21, 2025.

Kentucky gains another colonel
August 28, 2025 — The Kentucky Army National Guard celebrated a significant career milestone for one of its senior leaders as Lt. Col. Derek Hart, intelligence officer for Joint Force Headquarters, was promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at the Louisville Country Club, Aug. 20... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Derek Hart's daughter, Helen and wife, Emily(top corner), pin on his new rank to his uniform during his promotion ceremony at the Louisville Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky, Aug. 20, 2025

Kentucky Guard builds partnerships through cyber resilience
August 21, 2025 — Soldiers and Airmen of the Kentucky National Guard engaged in multiple events last week as part of a long-term cyber resilience initiative to exchange knowledge and information, strengthen partnerships, enhance cyber capability, and improve preparedness for cyber incidents, Aug. 11-15, 2025... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Haldane Lamberton, Kentucky's adjutant general, briefs officials on cyber threats and the importance of partnerships to deterring, preventing, defeating, and mitigating threats to critical infrastructure at the Governor's Local Issues Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, Aug. 13, 2025.

Kentucky Guard aviation celebrates pioneer pilot and 110th anniversary
August 20, 2025 — The Kentucky National Guard honored U.S. Army Capt. Bee Osborne, Kentucky’s first Army aviator, and celebrated the 110th anniversary of Army aviation during a ceremony at Boone National Guard Center, Aug. 15, 2025... MORE

Helen Duer, family member of U.S. Army Capt. Bee Rife Osborne, receives the gold Order of St. Michael award at the 110th anniversary celebration of Kentucky Army National Guard aviation, held at the Army Aviation Support Facility on Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Kentucky, Aug. 15, 2025.

Kentucky National Guard Colonel Natalie Lewellen Promoted to Brigadier General
August 13, 2025 — U.S. Army Col. Natalie Lewellen, a former state judge advocate for the Kentucky National Guard, was promoted to brigadier general at the Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, Virginia, on April 18, 2025. Her promotion recognized a career of dedicated service and leadership. Currently, Lewellen serves as the Deputy General Counsel – Army at the National Guard Bureau... MORE

From left to right, Brig. Gen. Joseph Baldwin, deputy director Army National Guard Col. Natalie Lewellen deputy general counsel Army National Guard and Maj. Gen. Bobby Christine, judge advocate general Army stand during the playing of the national anthem.

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.

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.

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