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Two Kentucky Guardsmen Reach World CrossFit Finals, Embody Army’s H2F Principles
September 30, 2025 — Two Kentucky Army National Guard Soldiers, Col. Eddie Simpson and 1st Lt. Erik Thomas, competed in the 2025 World CrossFit Games Finals in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 21–24, showcasing peak fitness and championing the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness program to improve Soldier readiness and lethality... MORE

1st Lt. Erik Thomas competes during the 2025 CrossFit Games

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.

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's 223rd Military Police return home
August 29, 2025 — Soldiers of Kentucky's 223rd Military Police Company reunited with friends and family after a year-long deployment in support of the U.S. European Command region, Aug. 16, 2025... MORE

Soldiers of the 223rd Military Police Company stand in formation at the Buechel Armory in Louisville, Kentucky, as they arrived home and prepared to meet their loved ones, Aug. 16, 2025.

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... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Jason Rhodes, of the 38th Infantry Division Artillery, competes in the Rifle Excellence-in-Competition match during The Adjutant General's Match at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center, July 11-13.

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.

Durham promoted to colonel
August 11, 2025 — U.S. Army Lt. Col. Terry Durham was promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at the Bowman Field Readiness Center Aug. 6, 2025... MORE

Lt. Col. Terry Durham is promoted to colonel Aug. 6, 2025, at the Bowman Field Readiness Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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.

Kentucky Guard medical personnel enhance readiness and partnerships overseas
August 1, 2025 — Soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard's Medical Detachment (MEDDET) and the 1163rd Medical Company Area Support (MCAS) participated in training rotations at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany in April 2025. Their efforts enhanced Soldier medical readiness and strengthened partnerships with active-duty and host-nation medical personnel... MORE

Medical personnel from the Kentucky National Guard Medical Detachment (MEDDET) and 1163rd Medical Company Area Support (MCAS) conduct overseas deployment training at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany in April 2025.

Kentucky and Djibouti celebrate decade-long partnership
July 29, 2025 — Senior leaders from the Kentucky National Guard and the Djiboutian Armed Forces met in Kentucky from July 21–23, 2025, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their partnership and strengthen ongoing cooperation. The event brought together representatives from the Kentucky Army and Air National Guard, Kentucky Emergency Management, Urban Search and Rescue, the Office of Homeland Security, the Cabinet for Economic Development, the Chamber of Commerce, U.S. National Guard Bureau, and a delegation from Djibouti... MORE

Colonel Amina Mohamed Moussa of the Djiboutian Armed Forces presents a gift to Maj. Gen. Haldane Lamberton, adjutant general of Kentucky, during a key leader engagement in Frankfort, Kentucky, July 23, 2025.

Sign unveiled for Kentucky National Guard Memorial Highway
July 11, 2025 — A portion of U.S. Highway 127 in Frankfort has been officially designated the Kentucky National Guard Memorial Highway. The dedication coincided with the 233rd anniversary of the founding of the Kentucky militia. The designation was approved by the Kentucky General Assembly through a joint resolution earlier this year. The mile-long stretch between Louisville Road and Devil’s Hollow Road was renamed during a ceremony at Boone National Guard Center, where new signage was unveiled, June 24, 2025... MORE

A portion of US Route 127 in Franklin County—known as the West Frankfort Connector, from the intersection with US 60 (Louisville Rd) to KY Route 1005 (Devil’s Hollow Rd)—has officially been designated the Kentucky National Guard Memorial Highway, in recognition of the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our Commonwealth and nation. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st. Class Benjamin Crane)

1-149th Infantry “Mountain Warriors” participate in Exportable Combat Training Center exercise
July 10, 2025 — Soldiers of the Kentucky National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry conducted annual training to sustain mission-essential task proficiency at the Exportable Combat Training Center in Fort Pickett, Va., June 19, 2025... MORE

Soldiers of 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry, practice assault tactics using blank fire ammunition on a training range as a part of the Exportable Combat Training Center (XCTC) exercise at Fort Pickett, Virginia, June 19, 2025.

Kentucky Soldiers take part in Region III Best Warrior Competition
June 10, 2025 — Two Kentucky Army National Guardsmen represented the state in the Region III Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at the McCrady Training Center in Eastover, South Carolina, April 21-26... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Syrus Butts, a cannon crewmember with Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery, participates in the shoot, move, communicate and survive events of the Best Warrior Competition (BWC), Region III phase, held at the Clinton House Range, Clinton, South Carolina, April 24, 2025.

Gold Star families unite on the Ohio River for a day of remembrance
June 5, 2025 — Hundreds of Gold Star families came together from across the region to ride aboard the Belle of Cincinnati for the 11th annual Riverboat Ride on the Ohio River, June 1, 2025... MORE

Gold Star family members gather aboard the Belle of Cincinnati during the 11th annual Riverboat Ride on the Ohio River in Newport, Ky., June 1, 2025.

138th Operational Fires Command completes first corps-level Command Post Exercise with US Army V Corps
May 29, 2025 — Soldiers from the Lexington, Kentucky-based 138th Operational Fires Command (OFC), Kentucky Army National Guard, recently participated in a corps-level Command Post Exercise (CPX) with U.S. Army V Corps, held in early May 2025 at both Fort Knox, Kentucky, and Camp Kosciusko in Poland. ... MORE

Soldiers from the 138th Operational Fires Command integrate with 41st Field Artillery Brigade and U.S. Army V Corps during Command Post Exercise hosted in both Fort Knox, Kentucky, and Camp Kosciusko, Poland, early May 2025.

Kentucky National Guard band supports local historical society’s 200th bicentennial event
May 23, 2025 — Soldiers of the Kentucky National Guard’s 202nd Army Band supported the 200th anniversary of the French officer Marquis de Lafayette’s visit of Frankfort which was coordinated by the Kentucky Historical Society at the Old State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., May 17, 2025... MORE

Soldiers with the Kentucky National Guard’s 202nd Army Band performs a concert at the Kentucky Historical Society’s (KHS) 200th anniversary event at the Old State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky. on May 17, 2025. The band supported the 200th anniversary of the French officer Marquis de Lafayette’s visit of Frankfort which was coordinated by the KHS. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Dickson)

Soldiers push mental, physical toughness in Norwegian Foot March
May 22, 2025 — More than 200 National Guard Soldiers, along with several ROTC cadets from the University of Kentucky, took on the Norwegian Foot March during a recent event hosted by the 206th Engineer Battalion, with 90 of them successfully completing the rigorous 18.6-mile course at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center May 12, 2025... MORE

2nd Lt. Darian Huff with the 2061st Multi-Role Bridge Company, Kentucky Army National Guard, completes the Norwegian Foot March at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Ky., May 12, 2025.

Simpson, Thomas Qualify for 2025 CrossFit Games, Championing Army's H2F Program
May 21, 2025 — Col. Eddie Simpson and 1st Lt. Erik Thomas, both members of the Kentucky Army National Guard, qualified for the 2025 CrossFit Games. Competing in August in Columbus, Ohio, they credit their success to years of dedication and the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Eddie Simpson (left) and 1st Lt. Erik Thomas pose for a post-workout photo at CrossFit Frankfort in Frankfort, Kentucky, May 15, 2025.

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