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  • 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

  • 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 -

  • Wing hosts 'Rise to the Challenge' tour at 2010 Kentucky State Fair

    Visitors to the 2010 Kentucky State Fair received more than information about the Air National Guard - they were able to experience it.At this year's fair, the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Airlift Wing played host to the ANG's "Rise to the Challenge" tour, which featured hands-on challenges

  • Bluegrass reservists recognize civilian employers

    A group of the Commonwealth's civic leaders were treated to a day of excitement at Fort Knox, Ky., as part of the 2010 Boss Lift sponsored by Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve on August 13.Service members from the Army, Army and Air National Guard and Marine Corps Reserve gave the civic