14 Sep 2021

Kentucky Air Guard supporting COVID fight at Louisville hospitals

More than 40 members of the Kentucky Air National Guard reported to Baptist Hospital East in Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 14, 2021, to provide logistical support for medical staff fighting a rising tide of critically ill COVID patients.

12 Sep 2021

Adams takes command of 123rd Contingency Response Group

With family and colleagues looking on, Col. Ryan Adams assumed command of the 123rd Contingency Response Group during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Kentucky, Aug. 7, 2021.

10 Sep 2021

Kentucky Air Guard completes mission to receive 11,000 Afghan evacuees

Airmen from the 123rd Contingency Response Group returned to the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 8 after completing an 18-day mission at Volk Field, Wisconsin, to receive more than 11,000 Afghan evacuees arriving aboard military and civilian aircraft.

3 Sep 2021

Kentucky Air Guard plays key role in Afghan evacuation

More than 40 members of the Kentucky Air National Guard have played a key role in the reception of evacuees arriving at Volk Field, Wisconsin, from Afghanistan since Aug. 22.

8 Aug 2021

Bancroft assumes command of 123rd Airlift Wing

Col. Bruce Bancroft assumed command of the 123rd Airlift Wing during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville on Aug. 7, 2021, accepting the wing’s guidon before an audience of more than 50 socially distanced family, friends and fellow Airmen.

7 Aug 2021

123rd Airlift Wing earns 19th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

The Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing received its 19th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award during a ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky, Aug. 7, 2021, maintaining a lengthy record as the most decorated airlift unit in the U.S. Air Force.

30 Jul 2021

123rd Airlift Wing dedicates new $8.9 million facility for response forces

The 123rd Airlift Wing dedicated an $8.9 million building in Louisville, Kentucky, July 30, 2021, to house multiple units that respond to contingencies and disasters around the world.

18 Jul 2021

Maintenance University sharpens skills with joint training in Puerto Rico

More than 130 Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard completed a week of intensive aircraft maintenance training in Puerto Rico June 12-18, 2021, honing proficiencies in a joint field environment while avoiding the distractions of home station.

1 Jul 2021

Ky. Guard reaches new COVID milestone with UofL ending drive-thru testing and vaccination site

The Kentucky National Guard has been working alongside the University of Louisville since March of 2020 in the fight against COVID. On June 20, 2021, a ceremony marked a new milestone when UofL Health closed its drive-thru testing and vaccination site in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.

29 Jun 2021

Tongate assumes role as state command chief for Kentucky Air Guard

Chief Master Sgt. James Tongate assumed responsibility as state command chief for Joint Force Headquarters—Air, Kentucky National Guard, during a ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky, May 15, 2021.