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Sept. 19, 2013
Kentucky Air Guard continues high-tempo deployments

More than 85 members of the Kentucky Air National Guard are being deployed to multiple locations this summer and fall in support U.S. military operations around the world, including Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.The most recent group to mobilize consisted of 26 Airmen from the 123rd
Sept. 11, 2013
University of Louisville honors Kentucky Air Guardsmen during U of L-EKU football game

Three Kentucky Air National Guardsmen were honored Saturday by the University of Louisville during the U of L-Eastern Kentucky University football game as part of Military Appreciation Day.The game began at noon when Maj. Gen. Edward Tonini, adjutant general of the Kentucky National Guard, executed
Sept. 4, 2013
Watch, report, protect: Every citizen can help protect America from terrorist attacks

Two homemade pressure-cooker bombs exploded during the Boston Marathon April 15, killing three people and severely wounding more than 200 others. In the aftermath of this horrific event, many questions are being asked about what constitutes a terrorist act and whether people put their safety at risk
Aug. 29, 2013
Kentucky Airmen use sleek mobile kitchen to serve up hot meals during Tennessee medical mission

At first glance, the trailer looks like any other mobile transport you see on the highway. But upon closer inspection, the vehicle takes on a different appearance with professional graphics, high-tech lighting and exhaust pipes protruding from the top."It's a Disaster Response Mobile Kitchen Trailer
Aug. 20, 2013
Kraus promoted to rank of major general

Brig. Gen. Mark R. Kraus, a Kentucky Air Guardsman who serves as Air National Guard assistant to the commander of U.S. Air Forces Central, was promoted to the rank of major general during a ceremony held here Sunday.Kraus' new rank insignia were pinned on by his wife, Leslie, and Maj. Gen. Edward W.
Aug. 16, 2013
Wilkinson named next vice commander of 123rd Airlift Wing

Lt. Col. Jeffrey L. Wilkinson has been selected to serve as the next vice commander of the 123rd Airlift Wing, effective Oct.19, Kentucky's adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Edward Tonini, announced today."In this role, Lieutenant Colonel Wilkinson will provide wing leadership critical insight into the
Aug. 13, 2013
Gorter named next commander of 123rd Airlift Wing

Col. Barry Gorter has been selected to serve as the next commander of the 123rd Airlift Wing, Kentucky's adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Edward Tonini, announced today.Gorter will assume the post effective Oct. 19, replacing Col. Warren Hurst, who has been named Kentucky's assistant adjutant general for
Aug. 13, 2013
Hurst selected as Kentucky's next adjutant general for Air

Col. Warren H. Hurst has been selected as the Commonwealth's next assistant adjutant general for Air, Kentucky's adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Edward Tonini, announced Friday.Hurst will assume the post effective Oct. 19, replacing Brig. Gen. Mark Kraus, who has been named Air National Guard assistant
Aug. 12, 2013
U.S. Transportation Command verifies Kentucky Air Guard contingency response unit for domestic disaster-response mission

When a natural disaster strikes the homeland, civilian authorities often find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the crisis. Power and communications may be knocked out, roads and airports are frequently impassable or inoperative, and food or water can be alarmingly scarce.But the
Aug. 6, 2013
Kentucky Air Guard joins with Army for U.S. Transportation Command earthquake-response exercise

Nearly 100 members of the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Contingency Response Group and the U.S. Army's 689th Rapid Port Opening Element deployed to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport yesterday to set up a logistics hub as part of Exercise Gateway Relief, an earthquake-response scenario directed by

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