123rd Special Tactics Squadron

May 25, 2023
123rd Special Tactics Squadron

Mission:The 123rd Special Tactics Squadron is the only special operations unit in the AirNational Guard with both combat controllers and pararescue personnel. Mission setsinclude clandestine deployment by land, sea and air to establish and control austere airfieldand assault-zone operations. Members

May 9, 2023
123rd Special Tactics facilitates aircraft operations on Wyoming highways

Nineteen Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Special Tactics Squadron made history near Riverton, Wyoming, April 30 and May 2, 2023, when they facilitated the landing of aircraft on two Wyoming highways for the first time as part of Exercise Agile Chariot.
March 24, 2023
Grugel oversaw STS growth, retires after 31 years

Chief Master Sgt. Karl Grugel, senior enlisted leader of the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, concluded 31 years of distinguished military service during a retirement ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base here Dec. 10, 2022.
Jan. 31, 2023
Kentucky Air Guard: 2022 Year in Photos

From arctic combat training in Sweden to rescue missions across Eastern Kentucky following historic flooding that claimed more than 40 lives, Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard completed another year of dedicated service to their state, nation and the world in 2022. Some of our favorite

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