Feb. 24, 2026 Kentucky Air Guard to play key role in return of Thunder Over Louisville Historic flooding canceled Thunder Over Louisville in 2025, but officials promise an exciting air show and fireworks display for its return this spring, thanks to help from the Kentucky Air National Guard.
Feb. 22, 2026 Contingency Response Group earns Governor’s Outstanding Unit Citation The Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group has been recognized for exceptional achievement, earning the Kentucky Governor’s Outstanding Unit Citation.
Feb. 6, 2026 Kentucky Air Guard, Ecuador share C-130 expertise Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard and Ecuadorian Air Force conducted an aircrew subject matter expert exchange recently at Cotopaxi Air Base, Ecuador, as part of the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program.
Jan. 30, 2026 Ketterer takes command of 123rd Operations Group Lt. Col. Josh Ketterer took command of the 123rd Operations Group during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base Dec. 14, replacing Col. Randall Hood, who was named deputy commander of the 123rd Airlift Wing.
Jan. 26, 2026 Kentucky Air Guard provides transportation for medical care after Winter Storm Fern Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing are transporting medical patients and healthcare providers to and from clinics and hospitals after Winter Storm Fern dumped around 10 inches of snow and ice in Louisville, Kentucky, Jan. 24 and 25, leaving many secondary roads and
Dec. 22, 2025 Man o’ War C-130 returns to ‘Old Kentucky Home’ for retirement A military cargo aircraft named for a famous thoroughbred racehorse has returned to its old Kentucky home for retirement.
Dec. 17, 2025 Kentucky Guard Airmen score top Medical Service Awards Four members of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Medical Group have been recognized for excellence in the 2024 Air National Guard Medical Service Awards.
Dec. 16, 2025 Kentucky Air Guard Marksmanship Team places 3rd in Adjutant General's Match The Kentucky Air National Guard Marksmanship Team placed third overall in the 2025 Adjutant General’s Match at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Ky., with three Airmen claiming the “Governor’s Twenty” tab for scoring in the top 20 percent of all competitors.
Dec. 15, 2025 123rd Airlift Wing earns 21st Outstanding Unit Award, 6th Metcalf Trophy for excellence The 123rd Airlift Wing has earned its 21st Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award and its sixth Curtis N. “Rusty” Metcalf Trophy for excellence, officials announced during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base on Dec. 14, continuing the unit’s legacy as the most decorated tactical airlift
Dec. 14, 2025 Raymond retires, concluding more than two decades of military service Chief Master Sgt. Krome Raymond, senior enlisted leader for the 123rd Mission Support Group, retired from military service during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base Sept. 7.