Tonini begins second term as Kentucky's adjutant general

Gov. Steve Beshear re-appointed Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini as Kentucky's 51st adjutant general during a private swearing-in ceremony in Frankfort's Capitol rotunda Dec 13.Pursuant to state law, the ceremony was held just past midnight, immediately after Beshear took the oath of office to begin his

Base Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility reopens with new name

Members of the Kentucky Air National Guard came together Jan. 7 to reopen the base Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility under a new name: "The Winner's Circle."The facility, which features pool and foosball tables, a kitchen and a volleyball court, is designed to boost morale and foster

Kentucky Air Guard disaster-response team participates in first field-training exercise

More than 40 members of a Kentucky Air National Guard disaster-response team deployed here to the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center recently, joining forces with Kentucky Army Guard Soldiers to participate in their first field-training exercise.The Guardsmen collectively formed a Chemical,

Kentucky Airmen fly south for the winter to support scientific research at the bottom of the world

The term "flying south for the winter" usually invokes thoughts of tropical climates and sunny beaches, but the reality couldn't be more different for two Kentucky Air National Guardsmen.Tech. Sgt. Raymond Graves and Master Sgt. Jason Smith, both assigned to the 123rd Logistics Readiness Squadron

Pararescue troops showcase rappelling skills at U of L's Cardinal Stadium

Members of the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Special Tactics Squadron rappelled down the side of University of Louisville Cardinal Stadium Nov. 12 in a public demonstration of their tactical capabilities.The demonstration, held just prior to kickoff for the Cardinal's football match-up with

Recruiting offers rewards for referrals

Current and retired members of the Air National Guard can now refer potential recruits to the Guard and collect rewards if those individuals decide to join.The new Air National Guard Referral Rewards Program offers incentives ranging from backpacks to high-definition televisions, said Master Sgt.

International military officials tour Kentucky Air Guard

Military officials from five European countries toured the 123rd Airlift Wing Nov. 14 to learn about the Kentucky Air National Guard's dual role of supporting both federal and state missions.The group, which was comprised of military and government officials from Bulgaria, Hungary, Ireland, the

Vast majority of 123rd Airlift Wing members report favorable human relations climate

The survey results are in, and participants overwhelmingly agree: The 123rd Airlift Wing has a positive climate largely free of negative factors that impact unit cohesion and job satisfaction.According to the wing's Air Force Equal Opportunity Climate Assessment Survey, conducted by the base Equal

Kentucky Air Guard sets new record for charitable contributions

Members of the Kentucky Air National Guard set a new record for charitable contributions last year, pledging or donating $47,950.84 to the Combined Federal Campaign, the government-sanctioned organization that collects funding for thousands of charities across the United States.The Air Guard

Air Mobility Command commander visits Kentucky Air Guard