Sept. 22, 2023 Kentucky and Puerto Rico National Guard detachments execute joint training exercise Airmen assigned to the Puerto Rico Air National Guard’s 156th Medical Group, Detachment 1, partnered with the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Medical Group, Detachment 1, and the Puerto Rico Army National Guard to conduct a Collective Training Exercise focused on implementing the National Guard
Aug. 31, 2023 Dierfeldt named top field-grade physician in Air Guard Lt. Col. Daniel Dierfeldt, chief of aerospace medicine for the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Medical Group, has been named Air National Guard’s Field-Grade Physician of the Year for 2022.
June 7, 2023 Richards retires, concluding 30 years of service Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Richards, senior enlisted leader of the 123rd Medical Group, retired from military service during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base May 20, 2023, concluding a career spanning more than 30 years.
Jan. 25, 2023 Chief Hager retires after 33 years of service Chief Master Sgt. Michael S. Hager, non-commissioned officer in charge of the 123rd Medical Group’s Detachment 1, retired from military service during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base Sept. 10, 2022m ending a career spanning 33 years.
Nov. 4, 2022 Cooper draws 3-decade career to a close as commander of 123rd Medical Group Col. Michael A. Cooper concluded his military career with a retirement ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 11, 2022, drawing a close to 30 years of distinguished service.
Nov. 3, 2022 Otto takes command of 123rd Medical Group Col. Hans F. Otto assumed command of the 123rd Medical Group during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 11, 2022, replacing Col. Michael A. Cooper, who is retiring.
April 24, 2020 Ky. Air Guardsmen leave civilian jobs in support of COVID-19 Several Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard left their civilian employment in support of COVID-19 relief operations at an alternate care facility set up in the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center.