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Nov. 7, 2013
Dawson assumes responsibility as 123rd Airlift Wing command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Ray E. Dawson assumed responsibility as the 123rd Airlift Wing's newest command chief master sergeant Nov. 1, replacing Chief Master Sgt. Curtis Carpenter, who is scheduled to retire in February.Dawson joined the Kentucky Air National Guard as an air terminal operations center
Oct. 23, 2013
Kentucky Air Guardsmen scale Mount McKinley as part of extreme-weather training

Five combat controllers from the Kentucky Air National Guard gained valuable extreme-weather experience recently by scaling to the top of Mount McKinley near Talkeetna, Alaska.Senior Master Sgt. Wes Brooks, Master Sgts. Russ LeMay and Aaron May, and Tech. Sgts. Grant Kinlaw and Harley Bobay of the
Oct. 1, 2013
Due to the government shutdown, this website is not being updated

Due to the government shutdown, this website is not being updated.
Sept. 25, 2013
123rd Airlift Wing scores multiple victories at state marksmanship match

Three teams from the 123rd Airlift Wing scored multiple victories against members of the Kentucky Army National Guard in the Adjutant General's Kentucky National Guard State Rifle and Pistol Training Event held at Fort Knox, Ky., on July 27 and 28.The annual contest is sponsored by the Kentucky Army
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

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