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Twelve Kentucky Guardsmen earn 'Governor's Twenty'
August 26, 2025 — Nearly sixty Soldiers and Airmen from the Kentucky National Guard competed in The Adjutant General’s Match, held at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center, July 11-13...

Kentucky musicians perform at national-level workshop
March 14, 2025 — Four Soldiers from the 202nd Army Band performed at the Tuba-Euphonium Workshop, hosted by The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," Jan. 29-Feb. 1. Military musicians from across the country attend the workshop each year for world-class performances, lectures, and masterclasses...

207th Engineer Construction Company assists cleanup efforts in EKY flood relief response
March 6, 2025 — The Kentucky Army National Guard’s 207th Engineer Construction company worked to remove debris and clear routes throughout Leslie County, Kentucky in response to flooding on Feb. 23, 2025...

The Kentucky National Guard celebrates resilience with Gold Star families at Survivors' Day at the Races
November 12, 2024 — The Kentucky National Guard partnered with Kentucky Survivor Outreach Services to host the 14th annual Survivors' Day at the Races on Nov. 3, 2024. The event, held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., was an opportunity for Gold Star families to gather for a day of camaraderie, remembrance, reflection, and celebration...

Kentucky Air Guard joins dozens of groups to honor veterans at city parade
November 11, 2024 — The Kentucky Air National Guard was among more than 50 military and civic organizations that participated in the annual Veterans Day Parade and massing of the Colors in Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 9, 2024...

Kentucky Guard serves at Derby
May 8, 2023 — Soldiers from the 617th Military Police Company provided security for the Derby from outside the track, conducted traffic control and augmented the Louisville Metro Police Department. Inside the Downs, the Soldiers of the 617th kept a close eye on the Kentucky Derby trophy as it was transported throughout the building and eventually to the winner’s circle prior to the race...

Central America militaries grow stronger through Guard relationships
October 24, 2022 — Generally, the SPP improves the readiness, recruitment and retention of National Guard units, according to Lt. Col. Dan Cooper, of the Kentucky National Guard. The Bluegrass State’s unit first connected with Ecuador’s army in 1996. Since then, he said, Kentucky and Ecuadorian forces have assisted each other to gain practical experience in military skills or disaster preparations...

Kentucky National Guard Soldier helps neighbors during flooding
August 29, 2022 — One of those Soldiers was Staff Sgt. David Hall, a wheeled vehicle mechanic for the 207th Engineers. Hall watched rushing flood waters rise and destroy the first story of his house from a hill behind his home which sits about 20 yards from Troublesome Creek...

Bee Rife Osborne: Kentucky National Guard’s First Military Aviator
May 27, 2021 — On May 18, 1918, the first American-built airplane took to the skis over the Romorantin Aerodrome outside of Paris, France, at its controls was a native of Woodford County, Kentucky, Captain Bee Rife Osborne. The significance of this historic first flight of an American aircraft piloted by an American officer was an indication to her allies and enemies that American was truly and completely commented to the war effort, with men, material and industry...

Marksbury overcomes obstacles to compete with Army’s best
May 27, 2021 — Kentucky Army National Guard Spc. Jerry S. Marksbury III, from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Regiment, represented the National Guard at Fort Benning, Georgia, during the 2021 Best Ranger Competition, April 16-18, 2021...

Kentucky Guardsmen Return Home from Nation’s Capital
May 27, 2021 — Serving in the United States National Guard requires a level of flexibility that’s unique to military service. From balancing civilian careers, everyday life, and military duties, the life of a Guardsman can go from routine to active at a moment’s notice. This was the reality for Soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard who were mobilized to support Operation Capitol Response at our nation’s capital...

Adoption Program helps Guard members help children
May 24, 2021 — The Kentucky National Guard Adoption Assistance program is dedicated to assisting National Guard service members lessen the financial burden of adoption by reimbursing some of the costs...

Kentucky earns runner-up at 2021 Region III Best Warrior Competition
May 14, 2021 — During the 2021 Best Warrior Competition, held at Fort McClellan, Alabama, Spc. Michel, an infantryman assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Regiment, made a lasting impression on the judges and earned 1st Runner-Up for Region III BWC Soldier of the Year...

Kentucky National Guard mission extended in Washington D.C.
March 15, 2021 — The Kentucky National Guard has agreed to extend the mission in support of the U.S. Capitol Police and the Washington D.C. National Guard through May 23, 2021. Approximately 70 volunteer Guardsmen will continue to provide support to the National Capitol Region, while Kentucky's footprint will be reduced from the 150 personnel that are there now...

Kentucky Trainers mobilize, aid Tennessee Guard
March 3, 2021 — Two trainers from the 238th Regional Training Institute, Kentucky Army National Guard went to Arnold Air Force Base to help train members of the 181st Field Artillery Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard, for their upcoming deployment Jan. 10-28, 2021...

Long-term health care receives Guard support during pandemic
November 20, 2020 — Adding to a historical year, the Kentucky Guard continues to rescue our communities in need. This time, Airmen and Soldiers are joining hands with several understaffed long-term health care facilities to protect the lives of residents at these locations...

Diverse skill sets hold key to success for 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade staff at warfighter
October 15, 2020 — The 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade worked alongside multiple active duty and National Guard units at the XVIII Airborne Corps (ABC) Warfighter Exercise (WFX) 21-1, conducted Oct. 1-15, at Fort Bragg, N.C...

Kentucky Guard members participate in joint force HIRAIN mission
August 17, 2020 — Two M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher crews from 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery successfully completed the joint force HIMARS rapid infiltration (HI RAIN) mission as a coordinated effort with the 123rd Airlift Wing in Louisville, Kentucky, Aug. 6, 2020...

Withers Becomes Tenth State Sergeant Major
August 15, 2020 — Command Sgt. Maj. Jesse Withers became Kentucky’s tenth state command sergeant major during an assumption of responsibility ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort, Ky., Aug. 16. He takes over for Command Sgt. Maj. David Munden who retires this month...

Kentucky Guard well represented during Inauguration
December 10, 2019 — Many Soldiers from both Army and Air Force participated in the 61st Inauguration parade for incoming governor-elect, Andy Beshear Dec. 10, 2019. From the six Color Guard Soldiers and Airman that carried ol’ Glory to the steps of the Capitol to the 13 Solders that fired off 19 howitzer cannon blasts from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 138th Field Artillery Brigade...

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