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  • Kentucky Guard, Ecuador Share Disaster Response Tactics

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. – 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 disaster response techniques.The Ecuadorians attended capabilities briefings with the Guard’s 41st Weapons of

  • Air National Guard announces Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    ARLINGTON, Va., April 17, 2026 — Air National Guard leaders announced the component’s top Airmen for 2026 today as part of the Air Force’s annual Outstanding Airmen of the Year competition.    Representing the ANG this year are Staff Sgt. Eliza K. Cameron, Missouri National Guard; Staff Sgt. Brianna

  • Nordhaus Underscores National Guard's Indispensable Role

    ARLINGTON, Va. - In the span of a single year, the men and women of the National Guard conducted precision airstrikes to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, rescued dozens of children from rising Texas floodwaters, repelled cyber intrusions targeting critical infrastructure and sent thousands of

  • Aircraft arrive at Kentucky Air National Guard Base for Thunder air show

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Military aircraft began arriving at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base here today in preparation for this weekend’s Thunder Over Louisville air show.The show, slated to begin Saturday at 3 p.m. over the Ohio river, will feature more than a dozen rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft,

  • D.C. Command Post Airmen Showcase Excellence in Vigilance

    JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – At any minute, the alarm can sound at the 113th Command Post at Joint Base Andrews. In a building where staff and F-16 pilots sleep in on-site quarters during their 48–72-hour shifts, they can be jolted awake and ready for action if need be. Pilots and maintainers have had