News - Tag 123rd Airlift Wing

Dec. 17, 2024
Myers concludes 30-year career of service to Air Guard, Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. Gregory W. Myers, manager of the 123rd Security Forces Squadron, retired from military service during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 13, 2024, ending a career spanning 30 years.
Nov. 30, 2024
123rd CRG demonstrates mission mastery in joint validation exercise with Army

Around 100 Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group joined more than 50 Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 359th Inland Cargo Transfer Company to participate in a week-long U.S. Transportation Command exercise in California, successfully revalidating the units’
Nov. 11, 2024
Kentucky Air Guard joins dozens of groups to honor veterans at city parade

The Kentucky Air National Guard was among more than 50 military and civic organizations that participated in the annual Veterans Day Parade and massing of the Colors in Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 9, 2024.
Oct. 13, 2024
Quenichet takes command of 123rd Airlift Wing

Col. Matthew Quenichet took charge of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing during a change-of-command ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 11, 2024.
Sept. 30, 2024
Zamora takes command of 123rd Contingency Response Group

Lt. Col. Aaron Zamora assumed command of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group in a change-of-command ceremony Aug. 26, 2024, replacing Col. Ryan Adams, who led the unit since 2021.
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.

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