Kentucky Guard

Two of a Kind
December 18, 2019 — Twin brothers, Dwight and Donald Harlan reach the highest rank amongst warrant officers in the Kentucky National Guard... MORE

Kentucky Guard first Dept. of the Army agency to receive ACFT equipment
December 17, 2019 — The U.S. Army’s new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2020. In order to meet that timeline, equipment for the ACFT has started shipping now and the Kentucky National Guard is the first of all three Army components (active, guard, reserve) to receive the initial fielding. "I'm appreciative of the Kentucky Guard being the first Army organization to receive this equipment as we go into the ACFT transition," said Brig. Gen. Hal Lamberton, Kentucky's adjutant general. "The ACFT will be a better assessing tool of our physical conditioning. By virtue of us being the first to get the equipment, we've set ourselves up to have more time to prepare for the new test.”... MORE

Staff Sgt. Zachary Casey helps unload the plastic crates containing the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) equipment onto the USPFO warehouse floor Dec. 11, 2019. (Courtesy photo)

Kentucky Guard well represented during Inauguration
December 10, 2019 — Many Soldiers from both Army and Air Force participated in the 61st Inauguration parade for incoming governor-elect, Andy Beshear Dec. 10, 2019. From the six Color Guard Soldiers and Airman that carried ol’ Glory to the steps of the Capitol to the 13 Solders that fired off 19 howitzer cannon blasts from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 138th Field Artillery Brigade... MORE

New Leader takes point in the Kentucky National Guard
December 10, 2019 — Brig. Gen. Haldane (Hal) B. Lamberton, who served more than 35 years in uniform, is the state’s new adjutant general appointed by Governor Andy Beshear as his first act as Commander-in-Chief... MORE

Haldane Lamberton is promoted to the rank of Brig. Gen.

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

A storied career comes to a close
December 7, 2019 — “It’s always been a team effort…” remarked Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Hogan, Adjutant General of Kentucky, about his time in service. Hogan’s 36 years of service draws to a close on Monday Dec. 9th after serving as The Adjutant General of the Kentucky National Guard and Department of Military Affairs for the last four years. Affectionately referred to as ‘TAG,’ Hogan was sworn in by Gov. Matt Bevin on Dec. 8, 2015 and hit the ground running... 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

BG Campbell retires after serving in nearly five decades
November 15, 2019 — Army Brig. Gen. Scott A. Campbell was honored for nearly 40 years of service in the Kentucky National Guard during his retirement ceremony at the Wellman Armory on Boone National Guard Center Nov. 15. Gen. Campbell leaves his post as Assistant Adjutant General where he served as the Land Component Commander with full command responsibility for all the Kentucky Army National Guard Forces... MORE

Major General Logan Feland of the U.S. Marines owes roots to Kentucky State Guard
September 13, 2019 — While still attending college in 1885, Feland joined the military as a Private in Company D, (Latham Light Guards), 3rd Infantry Regiment, Kentucky State Guard in Hopkinsville. His brother, John, was the company’s First Lieutenant. While serving in Company D, Feland continually earned higher rank, though another officer peer, Jouett Henry, would eventually command the company... MORE

Never too late to honor the fallen
July 13, 2019 — U.S. Marine Pvt. Carl Strong died March 14, 1945 in the Battle of Iwo Jima fighting for his country. On July 13, 2019, some 74 years after giving his life, Strong received full military honors surrounded by relatives, friends and fellow Marines during a memorial service held in Jackson, Ky. Kentucky National Guard Chaplain (Capt.) Tyler Shields of the 103rd Chemical Battalion had the privilege to preside over the service. “This memorial was significant because it shows that it’s never too late to do the right thing. It hits at the very core of our values; that we will never leave a fallen comrade even if 74 years have passed. Although he was forgotten for too many years, he wasn’t forgotten forever. Now, his service and sacrifice will always be remembered and he can finally rest in peace as an American hero.”... MORE

Kentucky Guard Soldier posts highest ACFT score yet.
June 26, 2019 — The U.S. Army is transitioning to a new physical fitness test, the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), to better prepare Soldiers in readiness and lethality. To date, no Soldier yet has achieved a perfect score. On June 18, Spc. Ryan Sowder from the 2112th Transportation Company out of Burlington, Kentucky scored 597 out of a possible 600 points. This is the highest score recorded in all of the U.S. Army so far - Active, Guard or Reserve... MORE

88M truck driver, Spc. Ryan Sowder, is part of the 2112th Transportation Company based in Burlington, Ky. He recently scored a 597 out of 600 points on the new Army Combat Fitness Test, which is the highest score to date across the force. Sowder also qualified this year for the 2019 Reebok Crossfit Games in Madison, Wis. (photo submitted)

Kentucky Guardsmen support Thunder Over Louisville
April 21, 2019 — The mission of the Kentucky National Guard was nothing new, supplement Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) to provide additional security and traffic control and man the cannons on the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge, but perhaps the circumstances were different with such a large attendance expected... MORE

The annual event, which featured more than two dozen military aircraft, has grown to become one of the largest single-day air shows in North America.

Another generation of service
January 28, 2019 — Every month the Kentucky National Guard hosts a patching ceremony welcoming the newest Soldiers to the team. This month was no different, but for Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Perkins it sure had a special meaning as he patched his daughter, Pfc. Taylor Perkins. “I am handing the torch to my child to carry on the burden that we carry as Citizen-Soldiers. It’s an overwhelming feeling,” said Ronald. ... MORE

Honoring our Legacy
January 23, 2019 — In 1962, Maj. Gen. Arthur Lloyd, Kentucky’s Adjutant General, announced Frankfort’s National Guard Center be named after Col. Daniel Boone of the Kentucky Militia. Boone was a defender of Kentucky’s frontier, serving in Virginia’s Kentucky County Militia in 1777. Boone was not only one of the earliest explorers of Kentucky and guided settlers into the area, he founded Fort Boonesborough, protected it during the siege in 1777, and fought the Shawnee again at the Battle of Blue Licks; which was the last battle of the Revolutionary War. This early militia eventually evolved into today’s Kentucky National Guard... MORE

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