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Kentucky National Guard supports the 151st Kentucky Derby
May 7, 2025 — Soldiers and Airmen of the Kentucky National Guard augmented local law enforcement, assisted in guarding the Derby Trophy, and participated in the Finish Line detail during the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 3, 2025... MORE

Sgt. 1st. Class Joshua Urbanowski of the 438th Military Police Company, 198th Military Police Battalion, guards the Kentucky Derby Trophy during the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 3, 2025. Urbanowski volunteered for the duty, which has been carried out by Kentucky National Guard service members for 119 years. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Caleb Sooter)

Kentucky Military Police march to honor Allied prisoners of war
February 4, 2025 — Seventeen Soldiers from the 223rd Military Police Company, 198th Military Police Battalion, 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, marched with their rucksacks from the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp in Zagan, Poland to Spremberg, Germany. The three-day, 55-mile journey followed the exact route of Allied troops who were captured as prisoners during World War II and evacuated from German POW camps on January 27, 1945... MORE

Kentucky Soldiers with the 223rd Military Police Company honored the thousands of troops taken prisoner during World War II by participating in the 80th anniversary Long March through parts of Poland and Germany, Jan. 24-26. Soldiers traveled roughly 55 miles over three days, following the exact route taken by WWII POWs during their evacuation 80 years ago.

Kentucky National Guard Supports 150th Kentucky Derby
May 6, 2024 — Soldiers of the Kentucky National Guard augmented Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and Churchill Downs to assist with security and traffic for the historic 150th runnings of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, May 4-5. Military Police of the 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade were positioned alongside LMPD Officers at more than 20 key intersections and checkpoints around Churchill Downs to assist traffic direction and provide additional safety, lightening the demand on local law enforcement agencies. With over 260,000 spectators in attendance, 149th MEB’s presence at Churchill Downs eased the workload on local law enforcement... MORE

Soldiers of the 940th Military Police Company, 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade guard the winner’s trophy at the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky, May 4, 2024. The Kentucky Army National Guard carries a long tradition of escorting the winner’s cup dating back decades. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sergeant Caleb Sooter)

Derby 148 back in full force and so was the Kentucky Guard
May 7, 2022 — Soldiers of the 223rd ensured that the return to the first 100% capacity Derby since the COVID-19 pandemic was safe and enjoyable for this year’s attendees... MORE

The Kentucky National Guard has been assisting local security and police every year for the past 116 years.

Kentucky MP’s show excellence while deployed
December 2, 2019 — Soldiers from the 1103rd Military Police Detachment have been performing their military police mission for several months now and have been finding opportunities to showcase their skill and hard work in Afghanistan. The unit’s number one priority while in country according to leadership is to provide Law Enforcement support to the Bagram and Kandahar communities as well as assist in Force Protection Measures in support of base defense operations. ... MORE

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