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Kentucky Guard enters agreement with EKU
March 28, 2025 — Leaders from the Kentucky National Guard and Eastern Kentucky University met on the Richmond campus to establish a formal partnership to support Guardsmen and their family members pursuing higher education, Mar. 26, 2025. The MoU represents a shared commitment between the Guard and the university to ensuring those who serve are able to meet their educational goals... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Hal Lamberton, Kentucky's adjutant general, delivers remarks before signing a memorandum of understanding with Eastern Kentucky University, Mar. 26, 2025.

Shawnee Navy Cadets Tour Fort Knox, Explores National Guard Opportunities
March 28, 2025 — Students with the Academy at Shawnee Navy JROTC toured the Kentucky National Guard’s MATES facility at Fort Knox, March 12, 2025. They explored military equipment and learned about career opportunities in the National Guard. Instructors emphasized the benefits of service, while students considered future career paths... MORE

Shawnee Academy JROTC cadets look at electronic equipment during a tour of the Kentucky Army National Guard’s Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site (MATES) at Fort Knox, Mar. 12. The students took part in a hands-on tour of the facilities. They explored maintenance shops, logistics areas, and got up close with military equipment. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Milt Spalding)

Kentucky NCOs augment active component drill sergeants
March 21, 2025 — Four drill sergeants from Kentucky’s Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) augmented active component drill sergeants from the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, July 21-Aug. 4, 2024. Not only was the experience an excellent broadening opportunity, but it has also enhanced the effectiveness of RSP... MORE

U.S. Army drill sergeants Clayton Robinson, Brandon Ferguson, Celia Murphy, and Caelin Taylor augmented active component drill sergeants at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, July 21-Aug. 4, 2024.

Kentucky’s first Retention Course graduates twenty leaders
March 21, 2025 — Twenty Soldiers graduated the Unit Retention Non-Commissioned Officer Course conducted by the Mobile Training Team from Professional Educational Center’s (PEC) Strength Maintenance Training Battalion at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center (WHFRTC), July 29-Aug. 9, 2024. The two-week course equipped Unit Retention NCOs with the knowledge and skills to assist commanders with managing retention and attrition... MORE

Twenty Soldiers graduated the Unit Retention Non-Commissioned Officer Course conducted by the Mobile Training Team from Professional Educational Center’s (PEC) Strength Maintenance Training Battalion at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center (WHFRTC), July 29-Aug. 9, 2024.

Kentucky National Guard staff briefs lawmakers on operations and readiness
March 18, 2025 — Command Staff of the Kentucky National Guard (KYNG) hosted Kentucky lawmakers at the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, March 10, 2025, to provide updates on current KYNG operations and readiness... MORE

The Kentucky National Guard hosted lawmakers from the Kentucky congress to learn about the KYNG operations and readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Andy Dickson)

Billings, Ochs, Speck, Greer take honors in Air National Guard media contest
March 16, 2025 — Four Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard public affairs team have been recognized for excellence in the National Guard Bureau’s 2024 media contest... MORE

Lt. Col. Jim Roy, a U.S. Air Force pilot with the 47th Fighter Wing, climbs out of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., April 18, 2024, after landing in preparation for this weekend’s Thunder Over Louisville air show.

Leadership group visits Boone National Guard Center
March 14, 2025 — Members of the Leadership Jessamine County class visited the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Feb. 13, 2025, to learn about the Kentucky National Guard and its resources. The group, composed of local business and community leaders, explored the Guard’s role in state government and emergency response efforts, including disaster relief in Western and Eastern Kentucky... MORE

Sgt. Maj. Jason Rhodes speaks to members of Leadership Jessamine County about Kentucky National Guard's functions and capabilities, Feb. 13. The current class of the organization visited the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort to learn about the Kentucky National Guard and the organization’s role in state government. (U.S. Army photo by Milt Spalding)

Billings, Trojanowski, Woodard named top Kentucky Guard Airmen
March 14, 2025 — Airman 1st Class Annaliese Billings, Tech. Sgt. Philip Trojanowski and Master Sgt. Kevin Woodard were honored as the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 2024 Airmen of the Year during the Airman’s Gala held at Woodhaven Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky, March 15... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Philip Trojanowski, a combat control craftsman assigned to the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, is the Kentucky Air National Guard’s Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for 2024.

Johnson named Kentucky Air Guard’s First Sergeant of the Year
March 14, 2025 — Master Sgt. Jamarrel Johnson has been selected as the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 2024 First Sergeant of the Year and will be honored at the Airman’s Gala to be held March 15 at Woodhaven Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky... MORE

Master Sgt. Jamarrel Johnson, first sergeant for the 123rd Maintenance Squadron, is the Kentucky Air National Guard’s First Sergeant of the Year for 2024.

Kentucky musicians perform at national-level workshop
March 14, 2025 — Four Soldiers from the 202nd Army Band performed at the Tuba-Euphonium Workshop, hosted by The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," Jan. 29-Feb. 1. Military musicians from across the country attend the workshop each year for world-class performances, lectures, and masterclasses... MORE

Soldiers of the 202nd Army Band's Tuba-Euphonium Quartet perform at the 2025 Tuba-Euphonium Workshop, hosted by The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," Jan. 30, 2025. Military musicians from across the country attend the workshop each year for world-class performances, lectures, and masterclasses. (Photo courtesy of Alexander Rogge)

207th Engineer Construction Company assists cleanup efforts in EKY flood relief response
March 6, 2025 — The Kentucky Army National Guard’s 207th Engineer Construction company worked to remove debris and clear routes throughout Leslie County, Kentucky in response to flooding on Feb. 23, 2025... MORE

Kentucky National Guard Soldiers from the 207th Engineer Construction Company aided in flood relief efforts in Leslie County, Kentucky on February 22, 2025.

City kicks off countdown to Thunder Over Louisville featuring Kentucky Air Guard
March 3, 2025 — Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard will perform an aerial demonstration with their C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and parachute into the Ohio River as part of the Thunder Over Louisville air show April 12, 2025... MORE

A C-130J Super Hercules from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing deploys flares as part of an aerial demonstration during the Thunder Over Louisville air show and fireworks display in Louisville, Ky., April 20, 2024.

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