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Emergency management officials from across the state attended a road show event at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort on August 12. Soldiers from the Kentucky Army National Guard’s Communication/Information Technology Mission Command mobilized through parts of western Kentucky August 12-16 for a natural disaster response exercise alongside local emergency management officials. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Milt Spalding)
Kentucky National Guard connects regions in natural disaster prep
Aug. 28, 2024
Soldiers from the Kentucky Army National Guard’s communication/IT support section’s (G6) Mission Command shop mobilized to western Kentucky to conduct an emergency deployment readiness exercise, Aug. 12-16, 2024.
Kentucky National Guard leaders pose with the small contingent of logistics officers from the Djiboutian Armed Forces after presenting them with a give a plaque during their visit to the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky., Aug. 22, 2024. The visit was part of the National Guard's State Partnership Program, which started in 2015 between Kentucky and Djibouti. During the visit, they toured the CSSB's armory, field maintenance shop 10 and the famous Corvette Museum. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane)
Kentucky Guardsmen Host State Partner Djibouti
Sept. 6, 2024
A small contingent of logistics officers from the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) visited the 1792nd Combat Support Sustainment Battalion during their visit to the Commonwealth Aug. 19-22, 2024.
Members of the 123rd Airlift Wing’s Fatality Search and Recovery Team prepare equipment for deployment form the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 30, 2024, in response to massive flooding across North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. The 11-Airman team left Louisville Oct. 1 and will operate from Hickory, N.C, where they will assist coroners and other local officials in the recovery of flood casualties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Phil Speck)
Kentucky Air National Guard deploys Airmen to North Carolina for Helene response
Oct. 1, 2024
11 Airmen of the Kentucky Air National Guard deployed to Hickory, North Carolina, on Oct. 1, 2024, to support local authorities in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The members of the 123rd Airlift Wing's Fatality Search and Recovery Team will be responsible for assisting with the humane recovery of casualties following unprecedented flooding from the storm, which has claimed more than 130 lives.

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Nearly 40 Soldiers and civilian technicians with the Kentucky National Guard gathered at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park for the annual Safety Training Workshop Oct. 21-23, 2024. The workshop provided an emphasis on ensuring units in the Kentucky National Guard have the tools to mitigate risk, report mishaps and build a safety culture. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Sgt. Scott Raymond)
Growing safety culture in Kentucky National Guard
Oct. 24, 2024
Nearly 40 Soldiers and civilian technicians attended the annual Safety Training Workshop on Oct. 21-23, 2024. The workshop held at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Gilbertsville focused on ensuring Soldier and civilian safety in the workplace through proactive management and prioritizing risk management, safety culture, and effective reporting.
Members of the 123rd Airlift Wing’s Fatality Search and Recovery Team prepare equipment for deployment form the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 30, 2024, in response to massive flooding across North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. The 11-Airman team left Louisville Oct. 1 and will operate from Hickory, N.C, where they will assist coroners and other local officials in the recovery of flood casualties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Phil Speck)
Kentucky Air National Guard deploys Airmen to North Carolina for Helene response
Oct. 1, 2024
11 Airmen of the Kentucky Air National Guard deployed to Hickory, North Carolina, on Oct. 1, 2024, to support local authorities in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The members of the 123rd Airlift Wing's Fatality Search and Recovery Team will be responsible for assisting with the humane recovery of casualties following unprecedented flooding from the storm, which has claimed more than 130 lives.
Soldiers with the 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade pose for a photo with members of Wolfe County search and rescue team and Red Star Wilderness emergency medical services at the Disney Training Center in Artemus, Kentucky on Sept. 14, 2024. The soldiers and the two rescue teams worked together in an all-hazards exercise to improve inoperability. (Courtesy photo)
751st Troop Command All Hazards Exercise
Sept. 27, 2024
Soldiers in the 751st Troop Command conducted an all-hazards exercise in southeastern Kentucky on Sept. 14, 2024. 71 Soldiers from multiple aviation companies and detachments trained with interagency partners in order to provide realistic training, empower junior leaders, and improve overall readiness for domestic operations.
Kentucky National Guard leaders pose with the small contingent of logistics officers from the Djiboutian Armed Forces after presenting them with a give a plaque during their visit to the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky., Aug. 22, 2024. The visit was part of the National Guard's State Partnership Program, which started in 2015 between Kentucky and Djibouti. During the visit, they toured the CSSB's armory, field maintenance shop 10 and the famous Corvette Museum. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane)
Kentucky Guardsmen Host State Partner Djibouti
Sept. 6, 2024
A small contingent of logistics officers from the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) visited the 1792nd Combat Support Sustainment Battalion during their visit to the Commonwealth Aug. 19-22, 2024.
Emergency management officials from across the state attended a road show event at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort on August 12. Soldiers from the Kentucky Army National Guard’s Communication/Information Technology Mission Command mobilized through parts of western Kentucky August 12-16 for a natural disaster response exercise alongside local emergency management officials. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Milt Spalding)
Kentucky National Guard connects regions in natural disaster prep
Aug. 28, 2024
Soldiers from the Kentucky Army National Guard’s communication/IT support section’s (G6) Mission Command shop mobilized to western Kentucky to conduct an emergency deployment readiness exercise, Aug. 12-16, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carolyn Peabody, a member of the 123rd Airlift Wing’s Fatality Search and Recovery Team, discusses the unit’s personal protective equipment with a group of Ecuadorian military and civilian emergency management officials during a tour of the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 6, 2024. The Ecuadorians were visiting as part of the State Partnership Program to learn more about the Kentucky Guard’s emergency response capabilities and interagency cooperation across the state. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Dale Greer)
Kentucky National Guard hosts Ecuadorians for interagency operations exchange
Aug. 23, 2024
The Kentucky National Guard hosted Ecuadorian military and civilian officials for a subject matter expert exchange focusing on interagency operations and communications in a domestic operational environment Aug. 5-9.
Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Schmidt, right, fire chief for the 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire and Emergency Services Flight, receives a certificate of retirement from Lt. Col. Jarret Goddard, commander of the 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron, during Schmidt’s retirement ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., July 19, 2024. Schmidt is retiring after more than 37 years of service to the Kentucky Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Joshua Horton)
Schmidt draws 37-year career of service to a close
Aug. 23, 2024
Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Schmidt, fire chief for the 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire and Emergency Flight, officially retired from military service during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Kentucky, July 19, closing out a career spanning more than 37 years.
Col. Jason Penn, commander of the 75th Troop Command spoke to the Soldiers and families of the 2113th Transportation Company during the welcome home ceremony at the Paducah-McCracken County Convention and Expo Center in Paducah, Ky., Aug 17, 2014. The unit spent 9 months deployed to the Central European region. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane)
Kentucky's 2113th Welcome Home
Aug. 20, 2024
The Solders of the 2113th Transportation Company hosted their welcome home during a ceremony at the Paducah-McCracken County Convention and Expo Center in Paducah, Ky., Aug. 17.