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One Kentucky Soldier's quick actions during training helps in real world emergency. Without hesitation, SSG Ashley Renye, a medic with the 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade, leaped into action, didn’t skip a beat, and provided a rapid response. READ MORE: ky.ng.mil/News/Article/4…

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Hundreds of Gold Star families came together from across the region to ride aboard the Belle of Cincinnati for the 11th annual Riverboat Ride on the Ohio River, June 1, 2025. #SOS #goldstarfamilies #outreach READ MORE: ky.ng.mil/News/Article/4…

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Congratulations to SGM Darrell Brookins & SGM Michael D. Weatherford on graduating from the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy! These Soldiers have reached the pinnacle of their careers, completing the most advanced level of Professional Military Education. Well done!!

Congratulations to SGM Darrell Brookins & SGM Michael D. Weatherford on graduating from the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy! 
These Soldiers have reached the pinnacle of their careers, completing the most advanced level of Professional Military Education.

Well done!!
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“It's a valuable opportunity for Soldiers to build camaraderie and teamwork as well as create relationships beyond state lines, built on shared challenges, mutual respect, & common dedication to service," said Withers.🪖🫡 READ MORE: ky.ng.mil/News/Article/4…

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#OnThisDay in 1948, a pivotal moment in U.S. history occurred with the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act. This law not only opened doors for women in uniform but also reinforced their right to stand alongside their male counterparts in defending our nation.

#OnThisDay in 1948, a pivotal moment in U.S. history occurred with the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act. This law not only opened doors for women in uniform but also reinforced their right to stand alongside their male counterparts in defending our nation.
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The Kentucky National Guard welcomed its 24 newest Soldiers during a patching ceremony at the Wellman Armory on Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, June 12, 2025. Among the new Soldiers were four honor graduates. #kentuckynationalguard #welcome #patchingceremony

The Kentucky National Guard welcomed its 24 newest Soldiers during a patching ceremony at the Wellman Armory on Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, June 12, 2025.

Among the new Soldiers were four honor graduates.

#kentuckynationalguard #welcome #patchingceremony
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🎉Happy 250th Birthday, U.S. Army! 🇺🇸 From 1775 to today, the Army has stood strong in defense of our nation. We are proud to be part of this legacy of service, sacrifice, and strength. Here’s to 250 years of Army excellence! 💪 #Army250 #ArmyBday #ThisWellDefend

🎉Happy 250th Birthday, U.S. Army! 🇺🇸
From 1775 to today, the Army has stood strong in defense of our nation.

We are proud to be part of this legacy of service, sacrifice, and strength.

Here’s to 250 years of Army excellence! 💪
#Army250 #ArmyBday #ThisWellDefend
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#Honorthefallen SPC Michael Ray Hayes of Morgantown, was killed and 4 others were wounded June 14, 2005 near Baghdad, Iraq when insurgents fired on their armored Humvee with a rocket-propelled grenade. Hayes was assigned to the Bowling Green Det. of the 617th MP Co. #Neverforget

#Honorthefallen SPC Michael Ray Hayes of Morgantown, was killed and 4 others were wounded June 14, 2005 near Baghdad, Iraq when insurgents fired on their armored Humvee with a rocket-propelled grenade. Hayes was assigned to the Bowling Green Det. of the 617th MP Co. #Neverforget
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🇺🇸 Honoring the Red, White, and Blue 🇺🇸 Today, on Flag Day, we proudly salute the symbol of our freedom, unity, and sacrifice. Raise it high. Honor it always. #FlagDay #KentuckyNationalGuard #ServiceAndSacrifice #OldGlory #ProudToServe

🇺🇸 Honoring the Red, White, and Blue 🇺🇸
Today, on Flag Day, we proudly salute the symbol of our freedom, unity, and sacrifice.

Raise it high. Honor it always.

#FlagDay #KentuckyNationalGuard #ServiceAndSacrifice #OldGlory #ProudToServe
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Happy Father's Day!! Today, we honor the strength, sacrifice, and love of all the fathers who serve—those in uniform and those supporting from home. Dads, thank you for your unwavering commitment. #ServiceAndSacrifice #CitizenSoldier #ThankYouDad

Happy Father's Day!!

Today, we honor the strength, sacrifice, and love of all the fathers who serve—those in uniform and those supporting from home. 

Dads, thank you for your unwavering commitment.

#ServiceAndSacrifice #CitizenSoldier #ThankYouDad
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🚁 Six UH-60 Black Hawks from the Kentucky Guard are landing at the Museum on June 19! 🕜 1:30–5 p.m. | Front lawn Explore the helicopters, meet the crew, and take photos—free & open to the public, rain or shine! #BlackHawk #NationalGuard

🚁 Six UH-60 Black Hawks from the <a href="/kentuckyguard/">Kentucky Guard</a> are landing at the Museum on June 19!
🕜 1:30–5 p.m. | Front lawn
Explore the helicopters, meet the crew, and take photos—free &amp; open to the public, rain or shine!
#BlackHawk #NationalGuard
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Through the State Partnership Program, National Guardsmen from 38 states and territories honed their skills alongside their partners from 15 countries during this year’s Cyber Shield exercise, the longest-running and largest Department of Defense 🇺🇸 cyber exercise. nationalguard.mil/News/Article-V…

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🎉 Happy 233rd Birthday! June 24, 1792 — June 24, 2025 Today, we honor the legacy of those who came before us and salute the men and women who continue to serve with honor & distinction. Here’s to 233 years of strength, sacrifice, and service. 💪🎖️

🎉 Happy 233rd Birthday!

June 24, 1792 — June 24, 2025

Today, we honor the legacy of those who came before us and salute the men and women who continue to serve with honor &amp; distinction.

Here’s to 233 years of strength, sacrifice, and service. 💪🎖️
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Happy Kentucky National Guard Day! Today we celebrated the Kentucky National Guard Memorial Highway Dedication & our 233rd Birthday 🫡 Today was a day of honor and celebration. #fightaskentuckians #233 #birthdaycelebration

Happy Kentucky National Guard Day!

Today we celebrated the Kentucky National Guard Memorial Highway Dedication &amp; our 233rd Birthday  🫡

Today was a day of honor and celebration.
#fightaskentuckians #233 #birthdaycelebration
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Honoring faith & service 🇺🇸 Four retired KYNG chaplains received the Order of Martin of Tours award, and Chaplain (COL) Bill Draper was recognized for 40 years of service during his retirement at Boone Center, June 25. 📸 SFC Benjamin Crane | #KYNG #GuardStrong

Honoring faith &amp; service 🇺🇸

Four retired KYNG chaplains received the Order of Martin of Tours award, and Chaplain (COL) Bill Draper was recognized for 40 years of service during his retirement at Boone Center, June 25.

📸 SFC Benjamin Crane | #KYNG #GuardStrong
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Today is #PTSDAwarenessDay. The #DOD is committed to raising awareness, breaking the stigma and supporting our service members and veterans living with #PTSD. Learn more here: health.mil/Military-Healt…

Today is #PTSDAwarenessDay.

The #DOD is committed to raising awareness, breaking the stigma and supporting our service members and veterans living with #PTSD.

Learn more here: health.mil/Military-Healt…
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#Honorthefallen Sgt. Ryan Jay Montgomery, of Greensburg, was killed July 3, 2005 in Iraq when his HUMVEE encountered an IED while returning from a convoy escort mission near Baghdad. He was assigned to B Battery, 1st Btln., 623rd FAB based in Campbellsville. #Neverforget

#Honorthefallen Sgt. Ryan Jay Montgomery, of Greensburg, was killed July 3, 2005 in Iraq when his HUMVEE encountered an IED while returning from a convoy escort mission near Baghdad. He was assigned to B Battery, 1st Btln., 623rd FAB based in Campbellsville. #Neverforget
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🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from the Kentucky National Guard 🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate the birth of our nation and honor the freedoms that define us as Americans. As Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen, we proudly stand ready to defend those freedoms at home and abroad. #4thofJuly

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from the Kentucky National Guard 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the birth of our nation and honor the freedoms that define us as Americans. As Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen, we proudly stand ready to defend those freedoms at home and abroad.

#4thofJuly