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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. 16, 2024
New headquarters building promises enhanced capability for Kentucky Guard

The Kentucky National Guard dedicated a state-of-the-art office building in Frankfort, Kentucky, Aug. 13, 2024, to serve as home to Joint Force Headquarters, marking a new era of increased operational capability, officials said.
Aug. 1, 2024
Krauss takes command of Mission Support Group

Lt. Col. Kevin Krauss assumed command of the 123rd Mission Support Group during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Kentucky, July 21, 2024.
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 25, 2024
223rd Intelligence Flight deactivated, ending two decades of decorated service

The 223rd Intelligence Flight was formally deactivated during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base on April 19, 2024.

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