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Walker retires, concluding 35 years of distinguished military service
August 10, 2026
— U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Walker concluded his military career during a ceremony in Nashville Tennessee, July 24, drawing a close to 35 years of service that saw him excel in top posts at the Kentucky Air National Guard, National Guard Bureau and United States Air Force...
123rd Medical Group and Kentucky Guard Airmen honored for national excellence
July 29, 2026
— The Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Medical Group has been named Air National Guard Medical Unit of the Year, and two of its officers have been recognized for individual excellence in the 2025 Air National Guard Medical Service Awards...
Groves appointed chief of staff, promoted to brigadier general
July 27, 2026
— Ash Groves was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and formally assumed responsibility as chief of staff for the Air Component at Joint Force Headquarters, Kentucky National Guard, during a ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky, June 7, 2026...
Kentucky Air National Guard concludes operations supporting NATO exercise Ramstein Flag
July 1, 2026
— Airmen with the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing concluded operations in Denmark June 19 in support of Ramstein Flag 2026, a large-scale NATO defense exercise spanning Europe with troops from 18 nations...
Airmen Reflect on Ramstein Flag 2026: ‘We’re Here, We’re Capable, We’re Ready’
June 29, 2026
— Kentucky Airmen from the 123rd Airlift Wing provided critical C-130J airlift support to NATO Allies during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 in Denmark. This display of flexibility and collaboration with international partners not only enhanced readiness, but strengthened NATO interoperability...
U.S. Air National Guard Airlift Wing from Kentucky Supporting Large-Scale NATO Exercise
June 9, 2026
— Airmen with the U.S. Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing are supporting a major NATO Allied Air Command exercise in Denmark through June 19, providing tactical airlift for an event spanning three operational areas from Norway to Spain...
New plaque recognizes latest retirees at Kentucky Air Guard
May 8, 2026
— Fifty-three retired members of the Kentucky Air National Guard were honored in Louisville April 18 when a plaque bearing their names was unveiled in front of the 123rd Airlift Wing’s Lt. Gen. John B. Conaway Headquarters Building...
Mayor, city council recognize Air Guard firefighters for plane crash response
April 24, 2026
— Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and members of the Metro Council paid tribute April 20 to firefighters from the Kentucky Air National Guard and emergency responders from more than 40 other agencies for their coordinated efforts to extinguish a massive blaze after a cargo plane crashed near Grade Lane on Nov. 4...
Aircraft arrive at Kentucky Air National Guard Base for Thunder air show
April 16, 2026
— Military aircraft began arriving at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base on April 16 in preparation for this weekend’s Thunder Over Louisville air show...
Kentucky Air Guard firefighters honored for civilian plane-crash response
April 10, 2026
— Eight firefighters from the Kentucky Air National Guard were honored here recently for their role in subduing a massive fire after a United Parcel Service cargo jet crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in 2025...
Guard Airmen earn Kentucky Distinguished Service Medal for life-saving actions
March 31, 2026
— Master Sgt. Sarah Cobb and Lt. Col. Daniel Dierfeldt were awarded the Kentucky Distinguished Service Medal during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base on Dec. 14 for their role in saving the life of an Airman undergoing cardiac arrest...
Kentucky Air Guard honors top Airmen
March 25, 2026
— The Kentucky Air National Guard recognized the 123rd Airlift Wing’s top Airmen for 2026 during the Airman’s Gala in Louisville on March 14...
Pence selected as Kentucky Air Guard’s top first sergeant for 2026
March 8, 2026
— Master Sgt. Josh Pence has been selected as the Kentucky Air National Guard’s First Sergeant of the Year for 2026 and will be honored at the Airman’s Gala banquet in Louisville, Kentucky, March 14, 2016...
Greco, Bradshaw, Stoll named Airmen of the Year for Kentucky Air Guard
March 8, 2026
— Senior Airman Ethan Greco, Staff Sgt. Lucas Bradshaw and Senior Master Sgt. Dallas Stoll will be honored during a banquet in Louisville, Kentucky, March 14, 2026, as the Kentucky Air National Guard’s Airmen of the Year for 2026...
Kentucky Air Guard to play key role in return of Thunder Over Louisville
February 24, 2026
— Historic flooding canceled Thunder Over Louisville in 2025, but officials promise an exciting air show and fireworks display for its return this spring, thanks to help from the Kentucky Air National Guard...
Contingency Response Group earns Governor’s Outstanding Unit Citation
February 22, 2026
— The Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group has been recognized for exceptional achievement, earning the Kentucky Governor’s Outstanding Unit Citation...
Kentucky Air Guard, Ecuador share C-130 expertise
February 6, 2026
— Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard and Ecuadorian Air Force conducted an aircrew subject matter expert exchange recently at Cotopaxi Air Base, Ecuador, as part of the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program...
Ketterer takes command of 123rd Operations Group
January 30, 2026
— Lt. Col. Josh Ketterer took command of the 123rd Operations Group during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base Dec. 14, replacing Col. Randall Hood, who was named deputy commander of the 123rd Airlift Wing...
Kentucky Air Guard provides transportation for medical care after Winter Storm Fern
January 26, 2026
— Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing are transporting medical patients and healthcare workers to and from clinics and hospitals after Winter Storm Fern dumped around 10 inches of snow and ice in Louisville, Kentucky, Jan. 24 and 25, leaving many secondary roads and parking lots impassable with two-wheel-drive vehicles...
Man o’ War C-130 returns to ‘Old Kentucky Home’ for retirement
December 22, 2025
— A military cargo aircraft named for a famous thoroughbred racehorse has returned to its old Kentucky home for retirement...
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