![Commentary by Capt. Eric Barton, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment GREENVILLE, Ky. — Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center is a busy place. Everyone trains here, from Marines to civilian agencies, all taking full advantage of Kentucky’s training facilities. While walking on post it isn’t uncommon to hear the rumble of military vehicles or the occasional inbound UH–60 Blackhawk Helicopter. However, the most attention grabbing sounds are the roaring chants of motivation from Building 302, the Officer Candidate School (OCS) building. Despite other distractions, it is the voices of the OCS candidates that reign supreme. This, however, was not […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/62203346_345403426120720_1431436325432590336_n-640x300.jpg "Annual Dining In – Officer/Warrant Officer Candidate School")
![By Pfc. Harrison Moore, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment FRANKFORT, Ky. — It was not just another routine Parris Island graduation ceremony in October of 2013. Newly formed Marines proudly marched indoors to find their families after a ceremonial formation. It was at that moment when Stella Hundley, now an up and coming second lieutenant in the Kentucky National Guard, realized she wanted to serve her country. She recalls the moment when she locked eyes with her brother. They found each other and she raced down the bleachers to embrace him. “A few years ago my brother graduated Marine Corps […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/190529-Z-GN092-075-640x300.jpg "Medical Service Officer at home in Kentucky’s infantry")
![By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Crane, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment NEWPORT, Ky. – Surviving family members of fallen U.S. military service men and women came together for a riverboat ride on the Ohio River, Sunday, June 9. More than 600 family members of those killed in the line of duty were in attendance this year, making the event one of the largest of its kind in the country. Family members from 10 states enjoyed the cruise up the river along with a meal sponsored by Northern Kentucky’s B&B Riverboats. The day is designed to recognize the surviving family members of […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/190609-Z-OO829-262-640x300.jpg "Survivors enjoy riverboat cruise")
![By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Crane, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment LINCOLN, Neb. – A group of ten Soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard took part in the 42nd annual Lincoln National Guard Marathon May 5. They joined the nearly 170 Army and Air National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from across the United States to compete in the marathon. These National Guard runners represented 46 states and two territories. The Kentucky Marathon Team consisted of: Sgt.1st Class Michael Embury, Maj. Varinka Ensminger, Staff Sgt. Michael Simpson, Capt. Ron Shashy, CW3 Allen Davis, Spc. Korey Johnson, 2nd Lt. Donald Furman, Sgt. 1st […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/KY-Marathon-Team-2019-2-640x300.jpg "Kentucky Guardsmen race in marathon")
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![Story & photos by Capt. Eric Barton, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Greenville, Ky. – The Kentucky State Officer Candidate School (OCS) hosted four Officer Cadets and two English language instructors from Kentucky’s Partnership Nation of Djibouti, during a Joint Field Training Exercise (JFTX) April 11-14, 2019 at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center, Greenville, Kentucky. The skies were grey and the ground was soggy from early morning storms as students of OCS Class 61-19 prepared their weapons and equipment before embarking upon their 48 hour assignment, ‘Operation Athena.’ There are eight students assigned to Class 61-19, but for the […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/IMG-2015-640x300.jpg "Training Together: Djiboutian and Kentucky Officer Candidates")
Training Together: Djiboutian and Kentucky Officer Candidates
Story & photos by Capt. Eric Barton, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Greenville, Ky. – The Kentucky State Officer Candidate School (OCS) hosted four Officer Cadets and two English language instructors from Kentucky’s Partnership Nation of Djibouti, during a Joint Field Training Exercise (JFTX) April 11-14, 2019 at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center, Greenville, Kentucky. The skies were grey and the ground was soggy from early morning storms as students of OCS Class 61-19 prepared their weapons and equipment before embarking upon their 48 hour assignment, ‘Operation Athena.’ There are eight students assigned to Class 61-19, but for the […]
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![Story & photos by Capt. Eric Barton, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Greenville, Ky. – The Kentucky State Officer Candidate School (OCS) hosted four Officer Cadets and two English language instructors from Kentucky’s Partnership Nation of Djibouti, during a Joint Field Training Exercise (JFTX) April 11-14, 2019 at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center, Greenville, Kentucky. The skies were grey and the ground was soggy from early morning storms as students of OCS Class 61-19 prepared their weapons and equipment before embarking upon their 48 hour assignment, ‘Operation Athena.’ There are eight students assigned to Class 61-19, but for the […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/IMG-2015-115x115.jpg "Training Together: Djiboutian and Kentucky Officer Candidates")
Training Together: Djiboutian and Kentucky Officer Candidates
Posted on June 13, 2019 | No CommentsStory & photos by Capt. Eric Barton, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Greenville, Ky. – The Kentucky State Officer Candidate School (OCS) hosted four Officer Cadets and two English language instructors from Kentucky’s Partnership Nation of Djibouti, during a Joint Field Training Exercise (JFTX) April 11-14, 2019 at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center, Greenville, Kentucky. The skies were grey and the ground was soggy from early morning storms as students of OCS Class 61-19 prepared their weapons and equipment before embarking upon their 48 hour assignment, ‘Operation Athena.’ There are eight students assigned to Class 61-19, but for the […] -
![Commentary by Capt. Eric Barton, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment GREENVILLE, Ky. — Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center is a busy place. Everyone trains here, from Marines to civilian agencies, all taking full advantage of Kentucky’s training facilities. While walking on post it isn’t uncommon to hear the rumble of military vehicles or the occasional inbound UH–60 Blackhawk Helicopter. However, the most attention grabbing sounds are the roaring chants of motivation from Building 302, the Officer Candidate School (OCS) building. Despite other distractions, it is the voices of the OCS candidates that reign supreme. This, however, was not […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/62203346_345403426120720_1431436325432590336_n-115x115.jpg "Annual Dining In – Officer/Warrant Officer Candidate School")
Annual Dining In – Officer/Warrant Officer Candidate School
Posted on June 12, 2019 | No CommentsCommentary by Capt. Eric Barton, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment GREENVILLE, Ky. — Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center is a busy place. Everyone trains here, from Marines to civilian agencies, all taking full advantage of Kentucky’s training facilities. While walking on post it isn’t uncommon to hear the rumble of military vehicles or the occasional inbound UH–60 Blackhawk Helicopter. However, the most attention grabbing sounds are the roaring chants of motivation from Building 302, the Officer Candidate School (OCS) building. Despite other distractions, it is the voices of the OCS candidates that reign supreme. This, however, was not […] -
![By Pfc. Harrison Moore, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment FRANKFORT, Ky. — It was not just another routine Parris Island graduation ceremony in October of 2013. Newly formed Marines proudly marched indoors to find their families after a ceremonial formation. It was at that moment when Stella Hundley, now an up and coming second lieutenant in the Kentucky National Guard, realized she wanted to serve her country. She recalls the moment when she locked eyes with her brother. They found each other and she raced down the bleachers to embrace him. “A few years ago my brother graduated Marine Corps […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/190529-Z-GN092-075-115x115.jpg "Medical Service Officer at home in Kentucky’s infantry")
Medical Service Officer at home in Kentucky’s infantry
Posted on June 11, 2019 | No CommentsBy Pfc. Harrison Moore, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment FRANKFORT, Ky. — It was not just another routine Parris Island graduation ceremony in October of 2013. Newly formed Marines proudly marched indoors to find their families after a ceremonial formation. It was at that moment when Stella Hundley, now an up and coming second lieutenant in the Kentucky National Guard, realized she wanted to serve her country. She recalls the moment when she locked eyes with her brother. They found each other and she raced down the bleachers to embrace him. “A few years ago my brother graduated Marine Corps […] -
![By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Crane, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment NEWPORT, Ky. – Surviving family members of fallen U.S. military service men and women came together for a riverboat ride on the Ohio River, Sunday, June 9. More than 600 family members of those killed in the line of duty were in attendance this year, making the event one of the largest of its kind in the country. Family members from 10 states enjoyed the cruise up the river along with a meal sponsored by Northern Kentucky’s B&B Riverboats. The day is designed to recognize the surviving family members of […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/190609-Z-OO829-262-115x115.jpg "Survivors enjoy riverboat cruise")
Survivors enjoy riverboat cruise
Posted on June 10, 2019 | No CommentsBy Staff Sgt. Benjamin Crane, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment NEWPORT, Ky. – Surviving family members of fallen U.S. military service men and women came together for a riverboat ride on the Ohio River, Sunday, June 9. More than 600 family members of those killed in the line of duty were in attendance this year, making the event one of the largest of its kind in the country. Family members from 10 states enjoyed the cruise up the river along with a meal sponsored by Northern Kentucky’s B&B Riverboats. The day is designed to recognize the surviving family members of […] -
![By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Crane, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment LINCOLN, Neb. – A group of ten Soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard took part in the 42nd annual Lincoln National Guard Marathon May 5. They joined the nearly 170 Army and Air National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from across the United States to compete in the marathon. These National Guard runners represented 46 states and two territories. The Kentucky Marathon Team consisted of: Sgt.1st Class Michael Embury, Maj. Varinka Ensminger, Staff Sgt. Michael Simpson, Capt. Ron Shashy, CW3 Allen Davis, Spc. Korey Johnson, 2nd Lt. Donald Furman, Sgt. 1st […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/KY-Marathon-Team-2019-2-115x115.jpg "Kentucky Guardsmen race in marathon")
Kentucky Guardsmen race in marathon
Posted on June 7, 2019 | No CommentsBy Staff Sgt. Benjamin Crane, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment LINCOLN, Neb. – A group of ten Soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard took part in the 42nd annual Lincoln National Guard Marathon May 5. They joined the nearly 170 Army and Air National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from across the United States to compete in the marathon. These National Guard runners represented 46 states and two territories. The Kentucky Marathon Team consisted of: Sgt.1st Class Michael Embury, Maj. Varinka Ensminger, Staff Sgt. Michael Simpson, Capt. Ron Shashy, CW3 Allen Davis, Spc. Korey Johnson, 2nd Lt. Donald Furman, Sgt. 1st […] -
![By Stacy Floden, Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs FRANKFORT, Ky. — Late last year, the Kentucky National Guard decided to split the G1 into two supporting directorates. Kentucky will continue with the traditional G1, but has now established G9, a Military and Families Support Directorate, effective October 1, 2018. The newly created G9 will provide guidance and implement long-lasting solutions to the needs of our Guard members and families. Some of its many programs include the chaplain, family assistance centers, youth programs, family readiness council, yellow ribbon events, transition assistance advisors, personal and family counseling, financial counseling, military funeral honors, […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/05/G9-1-1-115x115.jpg "G9, all about supporting our Guardsmen and families")
G9, all about supporting our Guardsmen and families
Posted on June 5, 2019 | No CommentsBy Stacy Floden, Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs FRANKFORT, Ky. — Late last year, the Kentucky National Guard decided to split the G1 into two supporting directorates. Kentucky will continue with the traditional G1, but has now established G9, a Military and Families Support Directorate, effective October 1, 2018. The newly created G9 will provide guidance and implement long-lasting solutions to the needs of our Guard members and families. Some of its many programs include the chaplain, family assistance centers, youth programs, family readiness council, yellow ribbon events, transition assistance advisors, personal and family counseling, financial counseling, military funeral honors, […] -
![staff report NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (May 13, 2019) – R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC today signed a Statement of Support with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), according to Phil Miller, chair of the Kentucky Committee of ESGR. The signed Statement of Support signifies a company’s agreement to enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), to train its managers and supervisors to effectively manage employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve, and to appreciate the leadership and skills that service members bring to the workforce. “We are pleased that R. J. Corman has reaffirmed its support […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/05/IMG_0985-e1559070193609-115x115.jpg "R. J. Corman Railroad Group Signs Statement of Support with ESGR")
R. J. Corman Railroad Group Signs Statement of Support with ESGR
Posted on May 31, 2019 | No Commentsstaff report NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (May 13, 2019) – R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC today signed a Statement of Support with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), according to Phil Miller, chair of the Kentucky Committee of ESGR. The signed Statement of Support signifies a company’s agreement to enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), to train its managers and supervisors to effectively manage employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve, and to appreciate the leadership and skills that service members bring to the workforce. “We are pleased that R. J. Corman has reaffirmed its support […] -
![By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Crane, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti, – Soldiers from Kentucky National Guard logistical units took part in a joint conference with Soldiers from the Djiboutian military at the Sheraton Hotel, March 29-Apr. 4, as part of Kentucky’s State Partnership Program. Both sides listened to instructors from the Defense Governance Management Team go over issues that applied to both countries and opened up a chance to teach the logisticians how to best use their resources to find success in their field. For the National Guardsmen there, it was an opportunity to meet their counterparts […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/05/Djibouti-logistics-115x115.jpg "Kentucky Guard logisticians meet with Djiboutian counterparts through State Partnership Program")
Kentucky Guard logisticians meet with Djiboutian counterparts through State Partnership Program
Posted on May 30, 2019 | No CommentsBy Staff Sgt. Benjamin Crane, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti, – Soldiers from Kentucky National Guard logistical units took part in a joint conference with Soldiers from the Djiboutian military at the Sheraton Hotel, March 29-Apr. 4, as part of Kentucky’s State Partnership Program. Both sides listened to instructors from the Defense Governance Management Team go over issues that applied to both countries and opened up a chance to teach the logisticians how to best use their resources to find success in their field. For the National Guardsmen there, it was an opportunity to meet their counterparts […]