123rd Airlift Wing honors its top troops tonight

The Kentucky Air National Guard will recognize three of its most exceptional Airmen tonight, honoring Senior Airman April Kennedy, Staff Sgt. Jeff Kinlaw and Master Sgt. Gary Pelletier as the organization's top troops for 2011 at the annual Outstanding Soldier and Airman of the Year Banquet.The

Ecuadorian Air Force team visits Kentucky Air Guard in preparation for move to a new base

Five members of the Ecuadorian Air Force spent the past week touring the Kentucky Air National Guard Base to learn more about the challenge of moving an airlift wing from a decommissioned base to a new facility.The Ecuadorian Air Force's 11th Airlift Wing, a mixed-aircraft unit with C-130 assets, is

3rd Kentucky National Guard Agribusiness Development Team prepares for overseas deployment to aid Afghan farmers

Nearly 60 members of the Kentucky National Guard's Agribusiness Development Team III and their families were honored March 4 during a farewell ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base.The team, also known as Task Force Hurricane, is slated to deploy to Afghanistan in early April, where its

Kentucky Air Guardsmen welcome vice president

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