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Kentucky Air National Guard to Conduct Island-Based Military Training Exercise on St. Croix

The V.I. Police Department has informed residents that the Kentucky Air National Guard (KY ANG) will conduct a military training exercise on St. Croix from August 25 to September 4, 2025. The exercise is designed to simulate countering an enemy force in an island environment, allowing the Guard to develop and refine skills in settings that mirror real-world conditions on the ground. The VIPD expressed gratitude for the KY ANG’s service, noting its commitment to readiness and supporting national defense. The Kentucky Air National Guard serves as a critical aerial militia for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and a reserve component of the U.S. Air Force. Its primary unit, the 123rd Airlift Wing, operates eight C‑130J “Super Hercules” transport aircraft and performs worldwide airlift missions for military and humanitarian purposes. In November 2021, the 123rd was reequipped with these advanced C‑130J aircraft, bolstering its transport capability. Under the Total Force concept, the KY ANG t...