123rd Airlift Wing - Kentucky Air National Guard

09/26/2026

Lt. Col. Jeff Higgs took command of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Squadron during a ceremony at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Aug. 27. Higgs replaces Lt. Col. Brian Stoops, who has been named director of Plans and Programs at Joint Force Headquarters—Kentucky/Air.

Congratulations!

(U.S. Air National Guard photos by Senior Airman Angelee Barnett)

09/26/2026

“Leading in this squadron has been one of the greatest honors of my career. I’ll always be proud of what we’ve accomplished together.”

Chief Master Sgt. Tim Kenney retired as senior enlisted leader of the 123rd Maintenance Squadron during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Kentucky, July 26.

09/25/2026

Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron enhanced their operational readiness during a two-week field training assignment to Japan from May 17 to June 1.

(U.S. Air National Guard photos by Senior Airman Angelee Barnett)

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09/25/2026

“This deployment served as an invaluable training opportunity for our Airmen. Yokota’s vast expanse of specialized equipment, shops and unique geographical training environment allowed our Airmen to enhance their overall deployment readiness.”

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Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron enhanced their operational readiness during a two-week field training assignment in Japan from May 17 to June 1.

09/24/2026

No concrete? No problem.

The Kentucky Air Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing can bring the fight to some of the most austere locations in the world, like this dirt strip in West Virginia during exercise Sentry Storm in April. The wing, based at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, flies eight C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.

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09/24/2026

Aircrews from multiple C-130 units across the Air National Guard and active-duty Air Force gathered at the Kentucky Air Guard Base in August for the third-annual C-130 Air Reserve Component Fly-In and Rodeo.

The event, staged by the 165th Airlift Squadron, was modeled on the Weapons and Tactics Conference, a fly-in designed to bring C-130 units together to complete training requirements that are difficult to accomplish at home station.

(U.S. Air National Guard photos by Phil Speck)

09/23/2026

“We all work very hard to train and be the best we can be when the time comes to serve our country. This type of event validates that training for our crews, and gives us the opportunity to put our skills to the test.”

Aircrews from multiple C-130 units across the Air National Guard and active-duty Air Force gathered in Louisville, Kentucky, in August for the third-annual C-130 Air Reserve Component Fly-In and

09/18/2026

79 years of breaking barriers—and counting. Happy birthday, U.S. Air Force! From the Bell X-1 to today’s Airmen, the legacy continues.

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09/17/2026

Photo Gallery: More than 180 current and retired Kentucky Guard Airmen gathered in Louisville this summer for the 123rd Maintenance Group’s annual retiree luncheon.

The event, now in its third year, is a powerful bridge between the unit’s past and future, said Lt. Col. James Embry, commander of the 123rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

“Having over 3,000 years of combined military experience in one room — with maintainers ranging from 18 to 86 years old — is a testament to the enduring strength of the 123rd Airlift Wing,” he said.

The luncheon, held July 31 at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base, celebrated the group’s heritage while strengthening relationships between past and present Airmen, he added.

(U.S. Air National Guard photos by Phil Speck)

09/14/2026

Bosslift gives civilian employers an inside view of Kentucky Air Guard missions

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