Multidisciplinary team tackles process-improvement at Kentucky Air Guard

Kentucky Air National Guardsmen have a new toolset to help improve programs and processes across the base.Called Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, or AFSO21, the system can be used to "lean" almost program by cutting off excess fat, said Chief Master Sgt. Lori Zinsmeister, chief

123rd gains aircraft from Tennessee

The 123rd Airlift Wing added a ninth C-130 to its stable of aircraft July 25 when the unit took delivery of a Hercules transport from the Tennessee Air Guard, and officials expect a 10th plane to arrive here by the end of August.Both aircraft have been reassigned from the Nashville-based 118th

Kentucky Air Guard deploys two aircraft, 70 Airmen to Persian Gulf region

The Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Airlift Wing deployed 70 Airmen and two C-130 aircraft to the Persian Gulf region July 2 in support of operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.The deploying Airmen, who include aircrew members, maintenance troops and support staff, will operate from an

Commander of Air Force Special Operations presents Purple Heart, Bronze Stars to Kentucky Air Guardsmen

The Afghan countryside is an unforgiving place for American troops, with the kinds of unknown threats and hidden dangers that can turn a routine patrol into a bloody fight for survival.Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hunt, a combat controller in the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, was

Logistics award honors legacy of former 123rd Airlift Wing command chief

The inaugural presentation of the Chief Master Sergeant Tommy Downs Award for Excellence was bestowed on the top graduate of the 2012 Logistics Readiness University during a ceremony here June 27.The award, presented to Senior Airman Nathan Rogers of the Wisconsin Air Guard, is named in honor of

Kentucky Mini C-130 makes appearance at Slugger Field

Meal Machine: Kentucky Airmen evaluate new field kitchen for ease of use, transportability on C-130s

Airmen from the 123rd Airlift Wing recently tested a new military field kitchen to verify that the trailer-based unit can be transported aboard C-130 aircraft.Formally known as the Disaster Relief Mobile Kitchen Trailer, the unit features all the equipment necessary to prepare and serve hot meals to

Heard to lead Medical Group

Col. Henry "Hank" Heard has been named commander of the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Medical Group, 123rd Airlift Wing Commander Col. Greg Nelson announced.Heard most recently served as commander of the 187th Medical Group, an Alabama Air National Guard unit located at Montgomery Regional

Ecuador Air Force members visit Kentucky Air Guard

Five members of the Ecuador Air Force visited the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in mid-February to observe C-130 operations and participate in a week long Subject Matter Expert Exchange.The event focused on aircraft operations and safety, with the shared goal of enhancing the overall operational

Wing exercises Initial Response Hub

More than 30 Kentucky Air Guardsmen and two C-130 aircraft from the 123rd Airlift Wing deployed May 14 to Fort Campbell, Ky, during a no-notice response to a notional 7.6-magnitude earthquake outside St. Louis.Within three hours of a telephone recall initiated by Col. Warren Hurst, commander of the