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Yellow Ribbon team

Mr. Cecil Goodloe (left), a fomer Marine family readiness officer, was recently appointed Yellow Ribbon Support Program coordinator for the Kentucky Air National Guard 123rd Airlift Wing, Louisville. Mr. Goodloe will work closely with Mr. Dave Rooney (right), 123rd Family Support Program director, to ensure families and members are connected with needed resources before, during and after deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. D. Clare)

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Top Officers

(from left) Maj. Chris Howell and Maj. Carolyn Congleton flank Col. Diana Shoop, 123rd Medical Squadron commander, in Minneapolis where they were recognized as the top medical officers in thier respective fields. Major Howell was named the Air National Guard Phsician Assistant of the yearh and Major Congleton was named the ANG Public Health Officer of the year. Both were recognized for additional service outside of their standard job duties. (Courtesy photo)

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Awaiting the challenge

Even before it officially opened, members of the public lined up to participate in the Kentucky Air National Guard 123rd Airlift Wing's "Rise to the Challenge" tour at the 2010 Kentucky State Fair. The activities of the tour featured hands-on challegnes to educate the public, highlight the benfits of service, and identify opportunities that could help prospective Bluegrass Airmen achieve their educational and career goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. D. Clare)

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To the rescue

Cole Sherman of Morganfield, Ky., lowers a helocopter to "rescue" a stranded man in a scale model simulating a disaster torn city at the 2010 Kentucky State Fair, The Simulator was part of the Kentucky Air National Guard Base Louisville's 123rd Airlift Wing "Rise to the Challenge" tour. The activities of the tour featured hands-on challegnes to educate the public, highlight the benfits of service, and identify opportunities that could help prospective Bluegrass Airmen achieve their educational and career goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. D. Clare)

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Coed Champs!

Kentucky's 123rd Airlift Wing team was named the 2010 champions atfter sweeping the Air National Guard Coed Softball tournament in Panama City Beach, Fla., Aug. 11-15. The team beat six previously undefeated teams to claim the title. (Courtesy photo)

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Keeping our leaders informed

Master Sgt. Eric Hagen, a loadmaster with the Kentucky Air National Guard 123rd Airlift Wing, Louisville, Ky., discusses flight operations with a Kentucky civic leader during "Boss Lift" Aug. 13, 2010. The event, sponsored by Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve, is designed to foster support and understanding of the duties, training, and military life National Guard and Reserve troops experience. (Photo by Army Spc. Scott Raper)

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Boss Lift participants

Kentucky civic leaders and employers pause before a Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 cargo transport plane from the 123rd Airlift Wing, Louisville, Ky., at Fort Knox, Ky., during "Boss Lift" Aug. 13, 2010. The event, sponsored by Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve, is designed to foster support and understanding of the duties, training, and military life National Guard and Reserve troops experience. (Photo by Army Spc. Scott Raper)

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Mission Brief

Capt. Casey Clark, a pilot for the Kentucky Air National Guard 123d Airlift Wing, and other airmen attend a pre-deployment briefing prior to their departure out of Louisville, Ky., October 30, 2010. Approximately 160 members from the wing are scheduled to deploy in support of the Central Command's Air Expeditionary Force. (US Air Force Photo by MSgt. Phil Speck)

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2010 Armed Forces Volleyball Champions

The 2010 Air Force men's volleyball team won the Armed Forces Volleyball Championship May 3-11. Tech. Sgt. Dale Grupe, Kentucky Air National Guard 123d Airlift Wing 123d Force Support Squadron Airman coached the team to victory. (Courtesy Photo)

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2010 Armed Forces Volleyball Champions

(From right) Tech. Sgt. Dale Grupe, Kentucky Air National Guard 123d Airlift Wing 123d Force Support Squadron Airman and coach of the Air Force men's volleyball team, and Marine Col. Douglas Denn, Commanding Officer, Marine Coprs Air Station Cherry Point, congratulate Air Force Men's Volleyball Team member Staff Sgt. Kevin Crooner. Both the Air Force men's and women's teams took first place in the Armed Forces Volleyball Tournament held in Cherry Point May 3-11, 2010. (Courtesy Photo)

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Partnership brings Ecuadorians to Kentucky

Master Sgt. Mario Romero, pararescueman for the Kentucky Air National Guard123d Special Tactics Squadron, jumps into Hollow Lake Sept. 17, 2010, during an training exchange with Ecuadorian military and civil authorities through Kentucky’s State Partnership Exchange Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Ketterer)

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Partnership brings Ecuadorians to Kentucky

Staff Sgt. Elmer Quijada, a pararescueman from the Kentucky Air National Guard 123d Special Tactics Squadron, Louisville, Ky., explains search and rescue tactics to Ecuadorian partners during a training exercise Sept. 17, 2010, at Hollow Lake. The exchange between the countries allows both nations to share experiences and knowledge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Ketterer)

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Master Sgt. John Medley Drop Zone naming ceremony

A Kentucky Air National Guard 123d Airlift Wing C-130 performs a cargo drop at the new Master Sgt. John Medley Drop Zone at Fort Knox, Ky., Sept. 14, 2010. The drop zone is named after Master Sergeant Medley, 123d loadmaster, who died in a crash during a training flight on Feb. 6, 1992. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck)

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Master Sgt. John Medley Drop Zone naming ceremony

Nancy Kursewicz, sister of Master Sgt. John Medley, receives an American flag at the ceremony commemorating the naming of a drop zone at Fort Knox, Ky., Sept. 14, 2010. Master Sergeant Medley, 123d loadmaster, who died in a crash during a training flight on Feb. 6, 1992. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck)

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KyANG Command Chief

Command Chief Master Sgt. Curtis Carpenter, senior enlisted advisor of the Kentucky Air National Guard 123d Airlift Wing, Louisville, Ky. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dennis Flora)

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Change of Command

Col. Kenneth J. Dale, center, receives the Kentucky Air National Guard 123d Maintenance Group guidon from Col. Bill Ketterer, interim 123d Airlift Wing Commander, during a dual change of command ceremony here July 18 . The passing of the guidon officially marks Colonel Dale’s assumption of commander of the group. Lt. Col. Barry D. Gorter, far left, assumed command of the 123d Operations Group during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Dennis Flora)

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KyANG Fitness Challenge

Master Sgt. Tim Kenney, Kentucky Air National Guard 123d Maintenance Squadron, holds the feet of Senior Master Sgt. Scott Andrews, 123d Logistics Readiness Squadron, as he performs crunches during the Wing Fitness Challenge July 17, 2010. Military members of the KyANG engage in regular physical fitness training to meet or exceed the fitness standards set forth by the United States Air Force to ensure readiness to meet the demands of duty performance both at home station and in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dennis Flora)

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KyANG hosts Family Day

A guest enjoys a romp down an inflatable slide at the Kentucky Air National Guard's Family Day, held July 17, 2010 in Louisville, Ky. Some 1,600 Airmen and family were treated to barbecue, games, entertainment, rides and opportunities to learn about services available to members of the military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck)

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And the band played on...

Members of the University of Louisville Marching Band perform for military families and friends at the Kentucky Air National Guard 123rd Airlift Wing “Family Day” event July 17, 2010. Guests were treated to barbecue, games, entertainment, rides and opportunities to learn about services available to members of the military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck)

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Kentucky Air Guard supports aeromedical training

CINCINNATI, OHIO -- Maj. Tiffany Ingham, an anesthesiologist from the 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., discusses patient care with an instructor while airborne in a Kentucky Air Guard C-130 over the skies of southern Ohio Feb 11, 2010. Major Ingham was participating in a two-week Critical Care Air Transport Team course designed to provide medical personnel with total immersion in the care of severely injured patients. Ground training and simulated-flight training are conducted at the University of Cincinnati, one of four Air Force Centers for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (CSTARS) nationwide, but the final day of instruction is provided during actual flight in a Kentucky Air Guard C-130. Kentucky's 165th Airlift Squadron began providing C-130s to use as a CSTARS training platform in 2009. (U.S. Air Force by Maj. Dale Greer)

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