Kentucky Guard

Archive: February, 2011

Got what it takes to play with the 202nd Army Band?
February 16, 2011 — More than half, 24 out of 40 of the citizen-soldier musicians assigned to the band will retire or meet their contractual obligation to the military by 2013. ... MORE

Delacruz recently transferred into the unit from a different state.

138th Fires Brigade conducts newly implemented resiliency training
February 6, 2011 — Approximately 750 soldiers participated in the training, which is now an annual requirement. While most mandatory training soldiers receive is field-related soldiering skills, the new resiliency training is geared towards making today’s soldier a more well-rounded individual... MORE

Members of the 138th Fires Brigade attentively absorb information, pertaining to financial planning during Resiliency training at Fort Knox, Ky., Feb. 6.

Edwards accepts command of Kentucky National Guard 75th Troop Command
February 6, 2011 — A highly decorated veteran with a 23-year career, Edwards will bring his experience as an engineer and chemical officer to the 75th with pride. He’s worked with junior leaders as a TAC officer at the 238th Regiment and commanded the 103rd Chemical Battalion in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005... MORE

Edwards accepted command of the 75th Troop Command immediately following the promotion ceremony during a change of command ceremony.

Kentucky National Guard reenlists more than 30 high-speed Soldiers
February 5, 2011 — More than 130 soldiers from across the Commonwealth participated in this year’s symposium. More than 30 reenlisted... MORE

More than 30 Kentucky National Guardsmen reenlisted following a retention symposium at the Galt House.

Welcome Home 2123rd Transportation Company
February 4, 2011 — The soldiers returned after nearly a year in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom... MORE

Spc. DaRun Poe, 2123rd Transportation Company truck driver, gives his little daughter, Arianna, a big hug after coming back from his deployment in Afghanistan at the welcome home ceremony in Richmond, Ky., Feb. 4

FFA members present care packages to Kentucky National Guard Agribusiness Development Team 3
February 4, 2011 — For the second year in a row, the teams are the beneficiaries of an immense donation program conducted by the members of Kentucky’s Future Farmers of America. As packages continue to arrive in Afghanistan for KYADT2, soldiers and airmen assigned to KYADT3 got a little taste of the FFA’s generosity during a presentation of Kentucky-grown products Jan. 27 at the Boone National Guard Center, Frankfort... MORE

Two worlds collide; Kentucky National Guardsman combines two favorite passions
February 1, 2011 — Persinger was one of the National Guardsmen awarded a position on the National Guard fishing team to compete nationally in the Forrest L. Wood Fishing Tour... MORE

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