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  • 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,

  • 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

  • Drop zone named after Kentucky loadmaster

    Kentucky Airmen, family, and friends gathered at Fort Knox, Ky., Sept. 14, to honor one of their own who died in the line of duty nearly two decades ago.While past mentions of Master Sgt. John Medley, a loadmaster, often harkened to one of the greatest tragedies in Kentucky Air National Guard

  • Senior enlisted boss talks mentorship, wellness & readness

    Command Chief Master Sgt. Curtis Carpenter, the voice of the 123d Airlift Wing's enlisted force, isn't afraid to speak plainly. For instance, he'll be the first to tell you he never seriously considered becoming command chief. Especially when there were such big shoes to fill with his predecessor -

  • Maintenance, operations groups welcome new commanders

    In a dual change of command ceremony in the 123d Airlift Wing fuel cell, Col. Kenneth J. Dale relinquished command of the 123d Operations Group to Lt. Col. Barry D. Gorter on Sunday, July 18 at 1 p.m.Colonel Dale then assumed command of the 123d Maintenance Group from Col. Neil T. Mullaney, who is

  • Base challenge marks unit's increased emphasis on fitness

    The 123d Airlift Wing held a Fitness Challenge here July 18, just weeks after implementation of new fitness assessment standards Air Force wide.  According to Tech. Sgt. Dale Grupe, who coordinated the event in conjunction with the 123d Force Support Squadron, 17 teams of four Airmen each competed

  • VA, Air National Guard welcome family members on base

    Members of the Kentucky Air National Guard and their families gathered to celebrate "Family Day" at the 123d Airlift Wing headquarters and air base July 17.The event was a coordinated effort between the 123d Family Readiness Office and the Louisville Department of Veteran's Affairs.Mr. Dave Rooney,

  • Airmen abassadors reflect on Kyrgyzstan tour

    For Senior Airman Tim "Mac" MacAllister, 123d Security Forces Squadron member, a recent deployment to Transit Center at Manus, Kyrgyz Republic offered an unexpected opportunity.In the middle of the Kentucky Air National Guard member's tour, the call came down from his command that the military there

  • ANG marksmen sweep 12th consecutive state competition

    For the 12th consecutive year, the Kentucky Air National Guard swept the Kentucky National Guard Combat Pistol Match at Fort Knox, Ky., Air National Guard Pistol Team 1 defeated 11 teams, 10 of which were comprised of Army guardsmen, to win the team pistol competition.Kentucky Airmen also placed in