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Sept. 23, 2024
Wing completes Readiness Exercise Validation

The 123rd Airlift Wing successfully completed its first major graded inspection in four years during the August Unit Training Assembly, capping a multi-day evaluation that rated its ability to deploy and operate in a contested environment.
Sept. 21, 2024
Simms retires after 27 years of service in Air Force, Air National Guard

Chief Master Sgt. Bradley W. Simms, a loadmaster and senior enlisted leader for the 165th Airlift Squadron, retired from military service during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard base in Louisville, Kentucky, July 20, 2024, concluding a career of more than 27 years.
Aug. 23, 2024
Kentucky National Guard hosts Ecuadorians for interagency operations exchange

The Kentucky National Guard hosted Ecuadorian military and civilian officials for a subject matter expert exchange focusing on interagency operations and communications in a domestic operational environment Aug. 5-9.The engagement included various activities and site visits across central Kentucky,
Aug. 23, 2024
Schmidt draws 37-year career of service to a close

Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Schmidt, fire chief for the 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire and Emergency Flight, officially retired from military service during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Kentucky, July 19, closing out a career spanning more than 37 years.
July 30, 2024
Kentucky Guard Airman earns Navy commendation for EOD excellence

An Airman from the Kentucky Air National Guard recently earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding performance while attending the U.S. Navy’s explosive ordnance disposal school.
July 17, 2024
Maintenance event represents 3,000 years of experience at Kentucky Air Guard

More than 200 current and former members of the 123rd Maintenance Group gathered at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Kentucky, for a cookout and fellowship June 28, 2024.
July 12, 2024
Kentucky Guard emergency-response force conducts joint training with Georgia Guard

For the first time, the Kentucky National Guard’s CERF-P trained at Fort Stewart, Georgia, with Region 4’s Homeland Response Force in June, enhancing their ability to respond to radiological disasters while serving the Commonwealth.
June 24, 2024
Peake retires after 36 years of service

Chief Master Sgt. Alan M. Peake, maintenance production superintendent for the 123rd Maintenance Squadron, retired from military service during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base on April 21, 2024, ending a career spanning 36 years.
June 4, 2024
Ky. Air Guard to fly D-Day observance in France with unique aircraft

A crew of Kentucky Air National Guardsmen departed for France in May aboard an aircraft emblazoned with distinctive World War II “Invasion Stripes” to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The aircraft, a Kentucky Air Guard C-130J Super Hercules, will fly over France June 6 as part of scheduled D-Day
May 21, 2024
123rd Communications Flight re-designated as squadron

The Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Communications Flight was redesignated a squadron during a ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky, Feb. 11, following it’s official re-classification in October.

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