Kentucky Guard > News - Year 2021

Kentucky Guard recognized for efforts at Nation's capitol
March 12, 2021 — Governor Andy Beshear visited Kentucky's Boone National Guard Center March 12 to present an Acclamation Award to the Kentucky Guard Service Members who supported the Inauguration...

ROTC cadets learn water survival techniques
March 12, 2021 — Kentucky Army National Guard Cadets within the University of Kentucky’s ROTC program received survival training at Fort Campbell March 12 under the direction of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment’s Dunker Training instructors...

One shot at a time - Regional vaccine distribution in the Commonwealth
March 10, 2021 — As Kentucky transitions into the vaccination phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky National Guard maintains its partnership with Kroger, University of Louisville, Kentucky Emergency Management, and other agencies to help facilitate the regional distribution of vaccines to citizens of the Commonwealth...

75th Troop Command Change of Command
March 7, 2021 — Outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Douglas D. Clay, handed over the reins of the unit to Lt. Col. Timothy R. Starke...

Kentucky Guard Assists with Vaccine Rollout
March 6, 2021 — Soldiers from the Kentucky Army National Guard supported civilian medical specialists at a COVID-19 vaccination site in Bowling Green, March 12...

Training awards handed to top Units
March 5, 2021 — The Unit Training Readiness Awards Program is the G3 (Operations) selection of the Battalion-level element boasting the best units measured in areas that are specific to training and contribute directly to overall individual or collective training readiness...

Kentucky Trainers mobilize, aid Tennessee Guard
March 3, 2021 — Two trainers from the 238th Regional Training Institute, Kentucky Army National Guard went to Arnold Air Force Base to help train members of the 181st Field Artillery Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard, for their upcoming deployment Jan. 10-28, 2021...

Kentucky Air Guard flies 92.5 tons of relief supplies to Texas
February 26, 2021 — Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard have spent the past five days flying relief supplies into Texas following a winter storm that led to the near-collapse of the electrical grid, leaving millions without heat or water for days...

Crossing Over-One Soldier’s journey from enlisted to officer
February 25, 2021 — Once Command Sergeant Major, now 1st Lieutenant, Daniel Truex, Maneuver and Support Officer for the 198th Military Police Battalion and soon to be the executive officer for the 617th Military Police Company, is an example of taking on challenges and pursuing a goal no matter the obstacles...

Kentucky Guardsmen Support Greatest Generation
February 19, 2021 — Sayre is a nonprofit senior living community that provides housing, rehabilitation, and long-term nursing care. They serve all levels of care; from independent, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and long-and-short-term care. They have been open to the public since 1983...

2-238th MEDEVAC Returns from Deployment
February 18, 2021 — We had Kentucky Guardsmen working tirelessly at almost every base across the country. Commanding a unit like this overseas in combat had its own set of challenges; Not only did our team have to maintain proficiency and readiness at our Forward Operating Base, but we also had to make sure our other soldiers were safe and well at their FOBs.”...

Trust the Process - Lessons learned from Vanessa Guillen Investigation at Fort Hood
February 17, 2021 — This is a commentary by 1st Sgt. Darrell Brookins, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment. In April of 2020, Spc. Vanessa Guillen was allegedly sexually harassed, and later murdered on post at Fort Hood, Texas. The programs we have in place to protect Soldiers failed her. We, as Soldiers, must better that process to ensure trust throughout our ranks. This is a commentary by 1st Sgt. Darrell Brookins, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment...

The Kentucky National Guard and the William Floyd Collins Tragedy at Sand Cave
February 10, 2021 — On Jan. 30, 1925, around 10 a.m., cave explorer William Floyd Collins, better known as Floyd Collins, became trapped by a falling rock while exploring Sand Cave near Cave City, Ky. He was looking for undiscovered caverns and a new entrance to Mammoth Cave. The Kentucky National Guard was called in to support rescue efforts...

Leading Leaders from the 2020 General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award Recipients
February 3, 2021 — The MacArthur Leadership Award is presented to Officers & Warrant Officer grade leaders that display the qualities of duty, honor, and county. Capt. Justin Gilliam & Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Burnett of the Kentucky Army National Guard was awarded the prestigious honor on Dec. 11, 2020. This honor comes from years of hard work and dedication...

Kentucky Fire Fighters deploy to Eastern Europe
February 2, 2021 — The 177th FFT, belonging to the 206th Engineer Battalion, is slated to deploy to Eastern Europe in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel...

COVID vaccinations underway for military members at 123rd Airlift Wing
January 31, 2021 — As health officials across the nation continue to report record infections from COVID-19, more vaccination options are being rolled out in Kentucky, including here at the 123rd Airlift Wing...

Kentucky National Guard continues security effort in Washington, D.C.
January 28, 2021 — Based out of Richmond, Ky., volunteers from the 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade have been charged with overseeing the mission and will assist in protecting property and providing a safe environment for citizens to exercise their right to peacefully assemble and protest. Federal and local authorities have requested continued National Guard support following the conclusion of the 59th Presidential Inauguration...

Kentucky's River Raisin Battle Flag: A forgotten relic from the War of 1812
January 22, 2021 — If you talk to U.S. Military members about their feelings towards these flags, they may share with you their opinion or a remarkable story. You should expect an initial silence, once asked, as the individual takes a moment to reflect on some significant event or time in their military career where they were personally affected by their sight, or perhaps while gathering thoughts to share their meaning of the flags...

Kentucky Guard Supports 59th Presidential Inauguration
January 21, 2021 — Kentucky Guardsmen augmented U.S. Capitol Police, supported the Department of Energy to screen for potential hazardous substances, conducted Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) mass casualty decontamination operations, and emergency medical trauma care. Personnel supporting the inauguration included Soldiers and Airmen from the 1-149th Infantry, 138th Field Artillery Brigade, 41st Civil Support Team (CST), CBRN Enhanced Response Force-Package (CERF-P), 123rd Medical Detachment, Air Guard Food Service Support, and Chaplain Corps...

Kentucky National Guard supporting security effort in Washington, D.C.
January 14, 2021 — The Kentucky National Guard will send approximately 270 personnel to the National Capitol Region this weekend to assist civilian law enforcement with security operations leading up to the Presidential Inauguration on Wednesday...

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