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  • Medical Group Airmen to handle critical care transports

    The Kentucky Air National Guard will soon be in the Critical Care Air Transport Team business.With rising demands on active duty forces, the Air National Guard was recently asked to field 13 teams to support global medical evacuations.The Kentucky Air National Guard was the first to respond to the

  • Security Forces member ranks among the elite in federal law enforcement

    When Master Sgt. Josh Devine, a squad leader for the 123d Airlift Wing, reported last summer to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Ga., he wore a suit. After all, it was a new job."Within the first five minutes, we were all doing pushups," said Sergeant Devine. "Stuff was flying

  • Substance abuse rep says Kentucky Airmen keeping clean

    The Kentucky Air National Guard is made up of approximately 1,200 Airmen, each of whom seemingly face an ever-increasing operational tempo. With this increase in demands as a result of war mission requirements, assistance during natural disasters and new stateside missions, the Adjutant General and

  • New inspector general greets Airmen

    As the 123d Airlift Wing Inspector General, I intend to be the "eyes and ears" for the commander on matters that are indicative of systemic, morale, or other problems that impede efficiency and mission effectiveness.My military career is quite varied starting upon being commissioned as a Marine

  • Governor, TAG show support for Airmen, families

    Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and Maj. Gen. Edward Tonini, Adjutant General of the National Guard, have made a point to thank Kentucky's Soldiers, Airmen and their families for their service and sacrifices during the holiday season.On Dec. 4, they visited the base for the third consecutive year

  • Kentucky Airmen support Operation Enduring Freedom

    With the first chalk of Bluegrass Airmen anticipated to return to Louisville, Ky., Wing leaders said the Commonwealth should be proud of the historic contributions it's Air National Guard members continue to make in Afghanistan.According to Lt. Col. Barry Gorter, 123d Airlift Wing Operations Group

  • Bluegrass Airman, state trooper awarded for valor

    A traditional Kentucky Air National Guard member and State Trooper was awarded the Kentucky State Police Citation for Bravery for heroism as a civilian law enforcement officer.Master Sgt. Charles Kelton, who serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Opera¬tions for the 123d Security Forces Squadron,

  • Commentary: Today’s operational environment demands physical fitness

    I recently had the opportunity to complete a Combat Airman Skills Training course at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., in preparation for a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia.The course was the most practical -- and beneficial -- training I've ever received in my 24 years in the Air National Guard,

  • Kentucky Airman guides volleyball team to gold

    The Air Force men's volleyball team earned another gold medal finish at this year's Armed Forces Volleyball Championship at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., with a Kentucky Airman leading the way.Tech. Sgt. Dale Grupe, a 123d Force Support Squadron Airman, coached the men's team and a

  • Program benefits Special Tactics Airmen, Ecuadorians

    Kentucky Air National Guardsmen hosted an underwater search and rescue exchange with Ecuadorian military members and their National Police Sept. 17 at Dale Hollow Lake here.The event was part of the State Partnership Program - a cooperative that allows Bluegrass guardsmen to interface and learn from