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Jan. 13, 2013
Special tactics unit returns from Afghanistan

Scores of family, friends and coworkers packed the flight line here May 5 to show their appreciation for a dozen members of Kentucky's 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, all of whom were returning home from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.The Kentucky
Jan. 12, 2013
41st Civil Support Team demonstrates skill in combating weapons of mass destruction during U.S. Army North exercise

Members of a highly specialized Kentucky National Guard unit demonstrated their skill in combating weapons of mass destruction during an emergency-response exercise held here Oct. 2.The 41st Civil Support Team-Weapons of Mass Destruction, a unique group of Kentucky Army and Air National Guardsmen,
Jan. 7, 2013
Dornbush concludes four decades of service

The Kentucky Air National Guard will mark the end of an era Jan. 12 when Michael Dornbush formally retires from duty, concluding a four-decade career that saw him rise from the rank of airman basic to brigadier general.During those 40 years, the 123rd Airlift Wing has grown along with Dornbush,
Dec. 28, 2012
Kentucky Air Guard units test fortitude in 4th-annual fitness challenge

The 123rd Special Tactics Squadron held on to its title of most physically fit team in the Kentucky Air National Guard after competing against 14 other squads during the fourth-annual 123rd Airlift Wing Fitness Challenge here Oct. 21.Sixty Airmen competed in the challenge, which tested four-person
Dec. 28, 2012
New Mobile Emergency Operations Center enhances disaster-response capability of Kentucky Air Guard

Airmen at the Kentucky Air National Guard have enhanced their ability to work with civilian agencies following a catastrophe, thanks to a new Mobile Emergency Operations Center.The state-of-the-art trailer, informally called a MEOC, arrived Nov. 27 and provides an extremely capable
Dec. 28, 2012
Holiday celebration draws children to the Air Guard

Christmas came a little early this year for the children of Kentucky Air National Guard members when Santa stopped by the 123rd Airlift Wing for the unit's family holiday celebration Dec. 2.More than 85 boys and girls turned out for the annual party, which provided each youngster with the
Dec. 28, 2012
Kentucky Air Guard Public Affairs scores multiple awards in NGB Media Contest

The 123rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office has again been recognized for excellence, taking home multiple awards in the 2011 National Guard Bureau Media Contest.The annual event recognizes the best work of PA offices across the National Guard, from news writing to photography.Maj. Dale Greer,
Dec. 28, 2012
Shepherd retires from aircraft maintenance, ending 32-year career of military achievement

With 32 years of outstanding service to the 123rd Airlift Wing, Chief Master Sgt. Michael W. Shepherd was honorably retired from the U.S. Air Force during a ceremony Dec. 1 at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base.More than a hundred friends, family members and fellow Guardsmen, both active and
Dec. 4, 2012
Humana a finalist for national award recognizing exceptional support of Guard and Reserve

Humana Inc. was honored here Nov. 1 as a finalist for the the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award during a ceremony at its corporate headquarters.The award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. government to employers for their support of employees who serve in the National
Nov. 29, 2012
Kentucky Air Guard special tactics chief retires with honors

With 30 years of exemplary service in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard, Chief Master Sgt. Patrick M. Malone was honorably retired from the Armed Forces Oct. 20 during a ceremony held in his honor at the 123rd Airlift Wing.Surrounded by hundreds of friends, family and co-workers of all

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