Kentucky Guard

Kentucky's 2113th Welcome Home
August 20, 2024 — The Solders of the 2113th Transportation Company hosted their welcome home during a ceremony at the Paducah-McCracken County Convention and Expo Center in Paducah, Ky., Aug. 17... MORE

The unit spent 9 months deployed to the Central European region

National Guard facilities detachment deploys for base mission in Kuwait
August 12, 2024 — Engineer Soldiers said their farewells at a deployment ceremony at the Springfield Army National Guard armory in Springfield, Kentucky on August 5. Approximately 15 engineers from the 613th Engineer Facilities Detachment (FACDET), 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, prepared to depart their armory for a 9-month mobilization to Camp Buehring, Kuwait to conduct base directorate of public works (DPW) operations... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Cory Valdivieso, an engieer with the 613th Engineer Facilities Detachment, 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, hugs his family at the Springfield Army National Guard Armory in Springfield, Kentucky on August 5, 2024. Approximately 15 Soldiers of the 613 FACDET are departing for Kuwait for base directorate of public works mission at Camp Buehring. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Andy Dickson)

TAG, Leaders of 75th TC visit troops in Europe
March 22, 2024 — Kentucky Guard’s top leader visited the deployed Soldiers of the 2113th Transportation Company currently stationed in Poland and Romania Feb 23-28. ... MORE

Also with him during the visit were Command Sgt. Maj. Jesse Withers, the state command sergeant major, Col. Jason Penn, commander of the 75th Troop Command and Command Sgt. Maj. Benzie Timberlake, command sergeant major of the 75th Troop Command.

Mountain Warriors Complete NATO Mission
December 21, 2022 — Approximately 200 Soldiers returned from their mission in Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. The Soldiers were part of NATO’s Kosovo Forces (KFOR) mission as KFOR 30, representing the thirtieth rotation for U.S. Soldiers... MORE

Lt. Col. Jason Mendez, commander of the 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Brigade, shares a laugh with his family at the Bluegrass Airport in Lexington, Ky., after he and his unit arrived home from their deployment to Kosovo Nov. 17, 2022.

Kentucky Aviators say their goodbyes, set to deploy to Africa
November 16, 2022 — Soldiers with Detachment 4, Charlie Company, 2/245th Aviation Regiment, 63rd Theater Aviation Battalion will be charged with flying C-12 King Air fixed wing aircraft in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During their deployment they will be providing air movement support throughout the Africa Command’s (AFRICOM) area of responsibility... MORE

Four Soldiers with Detachment 4, Charlie Company, 2/245th Aviation Regiment, 63rd Theater Aviation Battalion will be charged with flying C-12 King Air fixed wing aircraft in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During their deployment they will be providing air movement support throughout the Africa Command’s (AFRICOM) area of responsibility.

Bosslift gives inside perspective to Guardsmen civilian’s employees
January 12, 2022 — Employers of Soldiers from 1-149th deploying January 2022 flew from Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort to Fort Knox on a Blackhawk on December 10, 2021. The mission, called Bosslift, is organized by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or ESGR, to allow bosses to see their Soldiers preparing for mobilization. ... MORE

Employers of Soldiers from 1-149th deploying January 2022 flew from Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort to Fort Knox on a Blackhawk on December 10, 2021.

The mission, called Bosslift, is organized by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or ESGR, to allow bosses to see their Soldiers preparing for mobilization.

Ballistic Missile Attack On Kentucky's 206th Engineer Battalion
January 11, 2022 — Two years ago, January 8, 2020: Al Asad Airbase in Iraq withstood an Iranian ballistic missile attack. Many remember the worldwide tension that followed. Fewer are aware that Kentucky Army National Guardsmen were serving at Al Asad at that time. The 206th Engineer Battalion played an essential role in putting the base back together after the attack. In a first for the Kentucky National Guard, we’ve produced a podcast documenting the story of the 206th, the early morning attack, and the activity during the days that followed... MORE

Kentucky Guardsmen set to Deploy
January 7, 2020 — Kentucky National Guard leadership joined friends and family to say farewell to the 617th Military Police Company during a departure ceremony, at the Lexington Convention Center on Jan. 7... MORE

Kentucky Guard Aviators aid in the fight
December 9, 2019 — By CW3 Stefanie Crask, contributing writer with Bravo Company 2nd Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment. Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment "Renegades" is currently deployed overseas in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Spartan Shield located in the Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations and currently serving under the Army Reserve commands of 8-229th Assault Helicopter Battalion and the 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade. ... MORE

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

Kentucky Construction Soldiers deploy to Middle East
December 14, 2016 — The 207th will conduct construction operations in the Middle East, Central and South Asia in support of U.S. Army Central Command. Their missions will focus on road and runway repair, base maintenance, drainage correction projects, and culvert installation. The 207th will conduct multiple construction missions across multiple countries simultaneously... MORE

VonLintel was nominated to be recognized by her leadership for superior performance during the unit's pre-mobilization training.

From the hangar to Afghanistan, Army helicopter mechanic fits in well
October 16, 2012 — Sizemore, who has served with the Kentucky National Guard since 2008, is currently deployed to southern Afghanistan as part of ADT 4’s Security Team. ... MORE

Sizemore is a member of the Kentucky National Guard Agribusiness Development Team 4's Security Platoon

Kentucky Guardsmen deploy to the Horn of Africa
August 31, 2012 — The Kentucky National Guard honored approximately 565 soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery, during a departure ceremony at the Frankfort Convention Center in Frankfort, Ky., Aug. 31, 2012. Hundreds of family members and friends gathered with the Kentucky National Guard command staff to provide a fitting farewell as the unit departed for the Horn of Africa for a scheduled nine-month deployment... MORE

Kentucky's Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini speaks to the Soldiers of the 2/138th Field Artillery during the unit's farewell ceremony in Frankfort, Ky., Aug. 31, 2012. Approximately 565 soldiers deployed to the Horn of Africa for a scheduled nine-month deployment.

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