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Director of Operations promoted to Colonel
June 5, 2024 — Kentucky Army National Guard Col. John Harvey was promoted during a ceremony in front of his family, friends, and colleagues inside the Wellman Auditorium at the Boone National Guard Center on May 24, 2024. The ceremony highlighted the remarkable career and achievements of Harvey, showcasing his dedication and commitment to service... MORE

Kentucky Army National Guard Col. John Harvey was promoted during a ceremony in front of his family, friends, and colleagues inside the Wellman Auditorium at the Boone National Guard Center on May 24, 2024. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Destini Keene)

Kentucky National Guard remembers recently fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day
May 29, 2024 — For the U.S. Armed Forces, Memorial Day transcends picnics and pool days. It is a solemn day of remembrance for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation’s freedom. For the Kentucky National Guard, it is important to remember those who have sacrificed while preparing for duty stateside and overseas. ... MORE

The Army and Air Kentucky National Guard performed the presentation of colors at the Memorial Day ceremony held at Boone National Guard Center on May 27, 2024. The ceremony was followed by the playing of the National Anthem.

202nd Band Performs at State Capitol
June 13, 2023 — Five Soldiers assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 202nd Army Band performed at the Kentucky State Capitol rotunda in Frankfort, Kentucky, on June 10th, 2023. Soldiers of the 202nd Army Band provided music for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Act. The 202nd supported the community by performing a variety of music prior to the ceremony and after its completion... MORE

Five Soldiers assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 202nd Army Band performed at the Kentucky State Capitol rotunda in Frankfort, Kentucky, on June 10th, 2023. The 202nd supported the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Act by performing a variety of music prior to the ceremony and after its completion. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Danielle Sturgill)

Kentucky’s National Guardsmen Work Together for CERFP Evaluations
May 24, 2012 — The Kentucky National Guard’s Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear high-yield Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package is a mouthful, even for its members. But whether they wear Army ACUs or Air Force ABUs, the Guardsmen assigned to the CERFP are “one team, one fight,” according to 1st Lt. Amy Holmes. “During our training, we have the opportunity to get to know our whole team,” said Holmes, an Air Guard nurse assigned to the 123rd Airlift Wing, and CERFP member... MORE

A mock casualty is stabilized by members of the Kentucky National Guard's Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear high-yield Explosive Response Force Package's Search and Extraction team May 23, at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Ind. The joint CERFP includes Army and Air guardsmen who can provide immediate response capabilities to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the event of a CBRNE incident.

Kentucky Military Police guards derby trophy
May 5, 2012 — Louisville’s legendary Churchill Downs hosted the Kentucky Derby, May 6, for the 138th time – but for 19-year-old Pfc. Kara Denise Bucklew, a Military Policeman assigned to the 223rd Military Police Company, this was her first Run for the Roses. “The experience has been quite enjoyable,” said Bucklew. “I had the chance to meet a lot of different people and see a lot of different things that I would not normally get the chance to see if it weren’t for me being here with the Kentucky National Guard.” ... MORE

Kentucky Army Guardsman Pfc. Kara Denise Bucklew, a military policeman with the 223rd Military Police Company, guards the winner's trophy for the Kentucky Derby in the Director's Room on Millionaire Row at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., May 5, 2012.

Thunder Over Louisville
April 21, 2012 — ‘Always ready, Always there.' In addition to helping communities around the state when the need arises, the National Guard also takes part in celebratory and festive events, like the Thunder Over Louisville firework show which is a big part of the National Guard’s ongoing community relations. “If your family only shows up when something goes wrong, you don’t know that they’re going to be there for you when something good happens,” said Army National Guard Spc. Ashley K. Thompson, a signal support systems specialist with the Headquarters Battalion 138th Fires Brigade stationed in Lexington, Ky. ... MORE

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