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Eight firefighters from the 123rd Fire and Emergency Services Department are honored with Kentucky Distinguished Service Medals during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Dec. 14, 2026, for their efforts in subduing a massive fire after a United Parcel Service cargo jet crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in November. Receiving the medal were (left to right) Assistant Fire Chiefs William Weinstein and Kyle Miller; Firefighter Ethan Howay; Crew Chief Logan Ramsey; and Firefighters Mark Shultz, William Daniels, Alan Smith and Robert Holmes (not pictured). Joining the firefighters for the ceremony were Fire Chief Ty Allen and Kentucky’s assistant adjutant general for Air, Birg. Gen. Bruce Bancroft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Josh Horton)

PHOTO BY: Master Sgt. Joshua Horton

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NIKON D750

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24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

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28/10

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1/100

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1250

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