April 14, 2026 Ecuadorian military team visits Kentucky Guard to share disaster-response techniques Seven members of the Ecuadorian armed services visited Kentucky recently to learn more about how the Kentucky National Guard responds to emergencies and to share their own techniques for disaster operations.
April 10, 2026 Kentucky Air Guard firefighters honored for civilian plane-crash response Eight firefighters from the Kentucky Air National Guard were honored here recently for their role in subduing a massive fire after a United Parcel Service cargo jet crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in 2025.
March 31, 2026 Guard Airmen earn Kentucky Distinguished Service Medal for life-saving actions Master Sgt. Sarah Cobb and Lt. Col. Daniel Dierfeldt were awarded the Kentucky Distinguished Service Medal during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base on Dec. 14 for their role in saving the life of an Airman undergoing cardiac arrest.
March 25, 2026 Kentucky Air Guard honors top Airmen The Kentucky Air National Guard recognized the 123rd Airlift Wing’s top Airmen for 2026 during the Airman’s Gala in Louisville on March 14.
March 8, 2026 Pence selected as Kentucky Air Guard’s top first sergeant for 2026 Master Sgt. Josh Pence has been selected as the Kentucky Air National Guard’s First Sergeant of the Year for 2026 and will be honored at the Airman’s Gala banquet in Louisville, Kentucky, March 14, 2016.
March 8, 2026 Greco, Bradshaw, Stoll named Airmen of the Year for Kentucky Air Guard Senior Airman Ethan Greco, Staff Sgt. Lucas Bradshaw and Senior Master Sgt. Dallas Stoll will be honored during a banquet in Louisville, Kentucky, March 14, 2026, as the Kentucky Air National Guard’s Airmen of the Year for 2026.
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.