Flyovers, Static Displays, Band, Color Guard Requests

Static Display Requests & National Guard Civil Support

These requests require a 30-day lead time in order to facilitate the required approvals.

Citizens and community organizations can request a military band, color guard, exhibits or guest speakers to support their local event**.

Regardless of the type of support, personnel in uniform and painted military vehicles will always turn heads. 

In order to request Kentucky National Guard support, you must submit a DD Form 2536, "Request for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events," to the Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs Office at KYNG.PAO@army.mil.

Request For Armed Forces Participation in Public Events:
    Blank DD Form 2536, 2023 edition (PDF format)
Example Request Form:
    Example DD Form 2536 (PDF format)

 


Aviation Static Display Requests

Aviation Static Display Requests require a 90-day lead time in order to facilitate the required approvals.

If you would like to request a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, UH-72 Lakota helicopter or C-130J Super Hercules airplane static display at your event, you must submit a DD Form 2535, "Request for Military Air Support," (same form used for a flyover request) at least 45 days prior to the event.

Aviation Support Request Form: 
    DD Form 2535, Sept. 2025 version (PDF format)
    (Click here to download PDF)

NOTE: You do not need FAA approval on page 2 for an Aviation Static Display.

If this request is for an Army helicopter, please submit completed request form to KYNG.PAO@army.mil.

If this request is for the C130 Air Force airplane, the request form needs to go through http://www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil/PublicSite/Index.cfm?fwa=home. Once you receive notification of eligibility, please forward that number to the Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs inbox at KYNG.PAO@army.mil.

 


Two Kentucky Air Guard C-130s conduct a flyover at Resthaven Memorial Park in Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 11, 2011, during a 9/11 observance and the closing ceremonies for the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall, a 3/4-scale replica of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington, D.C., that has been exhibited in more than 200 cities across the country since 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Dale Greer)Flyover Requests

Aviation Flyover Requests require a 120-day lead time in order to facilitate the required approvals.

Anyone can request a Kentucky National Guard Army or Air flyover for their particular event. 

A public affairs flyover is a single straight and level flight by not more than four of the same type of military aircraft from a single service over a predetermined point on the ground at a specific time and not involving aerobatics or demonstrations. The event must meet Department of War and appropriate service public affairs criteria and be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration as necessary prior to the aviation support occurring.

In order to request a Kentucky Air National Guard (C-130J Super Hercules) flyover, please visit: http://www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil/PublicSite/Index.cfm?fwa=home.

Army National Guard flyovers require approval through the Army Communications and Outreach Office (ACOO). For a Kentucky Army National Guard (UH-60 Black Hawk) flyover, you may submit your request by completing DD Form 2535 and emailing this form to the Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs Office at KYNG.PAO@army.mil. This will then go to the ACOO for consideration.

Please note, while waiting on your eligibility, coordination can be done concurrently. It’s based on mission requirements, aircraft availability and weather, among other factors. Once you are approved, you are “eligible” to have the military participate in your event, but it is not guaranteed.

Aviation Support Request Form: 
    DD Form 2535, September 2025 version (PDF format)
    (Click here to download PDF)

NOTE: Please read all instructions on pages 1 and 2 of the DD Form 2535. Missing or incorrect information causes required corrections and delays.  Block 2: Time must be filled in, or "TBD, during daylight hours."  Block 4: Projected in-person attendance may include social and broadcast media separated by forward slash in block 4.a. (example: "4K / 35K"). Do not inflate projected audience number. If audience size in included with any other memos in the packet, they must match the in-person audience size listed on the DD 2535.  Block 17: Signatory must have authority over the site/event location and may not be a military member (or civilian working for the military) unless the event is on a military installation. ROTC instructors are no longer accepted by ACOO to sign for off-base events. They must be from the athletics department or in a leadership position (i.e., college president).  Block 18: Must be a leadership representative of the requesting organization, such as the president or chairman, not the event coordinator. Commanders/military members may only sign the event if on a military installation.  block 19-22: FAA section is not required for flyovers, parachute or jump teams, and static displays.

The Kentucky National Guard retains eligibility rights. For all requests, you must fully substantiate how your event and how the Kentucky National Guard would benefit from us supporting your event. If you do not fill out the form in its entirety, your event will not be eligible for support. Please call with any questions you have or ask your local National Guard recruiter for assistance. If you do not get a response by email, we may not have received your request. Please call us at 502-607-1000, or 502-607-1903.