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Senior leaders from the Kentucky National Guard and the Armed Forces of Ecuador pose for a group photo in front of the Army Aviation Support Facility in Frankfort, Ky., during their State Partnership Program's Key Leader Engagement Jan. 30, 2024 During the four-day visit, the Ecuadorians visited multiple locations in Frankfort, they participated in capability briefings by the Kentucky Army National Guard and Kentucky Emergency Management, toured the capitol, and had a highlight visit with Governor Andy Beshear. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane)
Kentucky Guard hosts Ecuadorian military for leader engagement
Feb. 13, 2024
Eight senior ranking officials representing Ecuador’s Army, Navy and Air Force got to hear and see what the Kentucky National Guard was about and build bonds between the two countries that are beneficial to both countries.

Approximately 80 children of Kentucky military service members were recognized by the Kentucky General Assembly for Kentucky Military Kids Day at the State Capitol and Capitol Annex in Frankfort, Kentucky on Feb. 27, 2024. Children of servicemembers from almost all branches were first introduced to the House Committee for Veterans, Military, and Public Protection (VMAPP).  They also participated in demonstrations from the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, scavenger hunts in the Capitol, and ended with serving as a page to their senator or representative from their home counties in a legislative session.  (Kentucky National Guard photos by Andy Dickson)
Military children recognized at Kentucky General Assembly
Feb. 29, 2024
Approximately 80 children of Kentucky military service members were recognized by the Kentucky General Assembly for Kentucky Military Kids Day at the State Capitol and Capitol Annex in Frankfort, Kentucky on Feb. 27, 2024. Children of servicemembers from almost all branches were first introduced to the House Committee for Veterans, Military, and Public Protection (VMAPP). They also participated in demonstrations from the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, scavenger hunts in the Capitol, and ended with serving as a page to their senator or representative from their home counties in a legislative session.

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Army Lt. Col. Todd Reed was honored during a retirement ceremony at the Wellman Armory auditorium on Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort March 1, 2024. He has served in the military for 37 years.  (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st. Class Benjamin Crane)
Army Lt. Col. Todd Reed was honored during a retirement ceremony
March 7, 2024
Army Lt. Col. Todd Reed was recognized for his distinguished military career during his retirement ceremony held at the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, March 1, 2024. Reed served in the Army for 37 years, where he spent the past five years as the inspector general (IG) for the Kentucky National Guard.

Maj. Tyler Brown, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jody Lyddane, Staff Sgt. Matthew Beverly, Staff Sgt. Earnest Cansler III, Staff Sgt. Zane Caudill pose for a team photo at the Combined Air & Space Operations Center, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
138th Field Artillery Brigade Incorporates Artificial Intelligence
Feb. 29, 2024
In the current landscape, the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) pervades virtually every facet of our daily lives. It is being used in autonomous driving vehicles, enhanced facial recognition software, and optimizing marketing and social media campaigns. The military is starting to see the advantages of machine learning on land, sea, air, space and cyber domains. The evolution of technology and the incorporation of non-conventional tactics on the battlefield require similar innovation and creativity.

Approximately 80 children of Kentucky military service members were recognized by the Kentucky General Assembly for Kentucky Military Kids Day at the State Capitol and Capitol Annex in Frankfort, Kentucky on Feb. 27, 2024. Children of servicemembers from almost all branches were first introduced to the House Committee for Veterans, Military, and Public Protection (VMAPP).  They also participated in demonstrations from the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, scavenger hunts in the Capitol, and ended with serving as a page to their senator or representative from their home counties in a legislative session.  (Kentucky National Guard photos by Andy Dickson)
Military children recognized at Kentucky General Assembly
Feb. 29, 2024
Approximately 80 children of Kentucky military service members were recognized by the Kentucky General Assembly for Kentucky Military Kids Day at the State Capitol and Capitol Annex in Frankfort, Kentucky on Feb. 27, 2024. Children of servicemembers from almost all branches were first introduced to the House Committee for Veterans, Military, and Public Protection (VMAPP). They also participated in demonstrations from the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, scavenger hunts in the Capitol, and ended with serving as a page to their senator or representative from their home counties in a legislative session.

Retired Army Col. Tom Little looks through old issues of the Kentucky Guardsman at a local restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky on Jan. 17, 2024. Little, former commander of the 133rd Mobile Public Affairs detachment, donated almost 40 issues from his personal collection to the Kentucky National Guard to help preserve it's history. (Kentucky National Guard photo by Andy Dickson)
Retired Guardsman donates missing KY National Guard magazines
Feb. 16, 2024
In January 2024, a retired public affairs officer donated forgotten pieces of Kentucky’s military history to the Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs Office in Frankfort. Retired Army Col. Tom Little was preparing his belongings for a move into a new home when he came across his old military documents. Among those documents were copies of previously published issues of The Kentucky Guardsmen and The Bluegrass Guard. These printed newsletters were under his responsibility when he served as the commander of the 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD) during the 1970s and 1980s.

Senior leaders from the Kentucky National Guard and the Armed Forces of Ecuador pose for a group photo in front of the Army Aviation Support Facility in Frankfort, Ky., during their State Partnership Program's Key Leader Engagement Jan. 30, 2024 During the four-day visit, the Ecuadorians visited multiple locations in Frankfort, they participated in capability briefings by the Kentucky Army National Guard and Kentucky Emergency Management, toured the capitol, and had a highlight visit with Governor Andy Beshear. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane)
Kentucky Guard hosts Ecuadorian military for leader engagement
Feb. 13, 2024
Eight senior ranking officials representing Ecuador’s Army, Navy and Air Force got to hear and see what the Kentucky National Guard was about and build bonds between the two countries that are beneficial to both countries.

Chief Warrant Officer Four Timothy Collins' children pin on his ranks during his promotion ceremony at the Wellman Auditorium on the Boone Center in Frankfort, Kentucky Jan. 22, 2024.  (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Destini Keene)
Number one specialty branch recruiter named by NGB promoted to CW4
Jan. 24, 2024
This promotion ceremony highlighted Collins and his career accomplishments. He was recognized as the number one specialty branch recruiter by the National Guard Bureau (NGB) across all 54 states and territories.

Retired Brig. Gen. Steve King, Kentucky National Guard’s state-level chief of staff, talks with Sgt. Logan Martin and Spc. Caleb Broughton, truck drivers with the 2112th Transportation Company while taking part in the maintenance terrain walk at the Readiness Center in Burlington, Ky., Jan. 21, 2024. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane)
75th Troop Command Unit Host Maintenance Terrain Walk
Jan. 22, 2024
The MTW is a leader development program for battalion commanders. Its purpose is to assure a high level of awareness and command interest in field maintenance by ensuring senior commanders understand how their maintenance program operates.

Spc. Phillip Gallardo gets promoted to sergeant by his mother, Fawn, doing the going away ceremony for 1st Platoon, 299th Chemical Company, 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade at Ryle High school in Union Ky., Jan 13, 2024.  There was one more specialist that was promoted to sergeant alongside Gallardo as well as a sergeant to Staff Sgt. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane)
Kentucky Soldiers set to deploy for Spartan Shield
Jan. 13, 2024
The families of the nearly 20 Soldiers filled the high school auditorium as they prepared to say goodbye to their loved one for the next 365 days.