Kentucky National Guard Upgrades Medevacs with New Black Hawk Helicopters

Kentucky National Guard upgrades Medevacs with new Black Hawk helicopters

FRANKFORT – Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that the Kentucky National Guard (KYNG) has upgraded its MEDEVAC aircraft to a new model, the HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter. This new aircraft model, which replaces the standard UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, includes fuel tanks that are mounted outside the aircraft, which will improve the Kentucky National Guard’s capabilities for rescue missions, as the added fuel doubles the helicopter’s oper…

Governor announces upgrade of Kentucky National Guard MEDVAC aircraft to new model

Governor announces upgrade of Kentucky National Guard MEDVAC aircraft to new modelStaff report The Governor announced at his weekly press confernence that the Kentucky National Guard (KYNG) has upgraded its MEDEVAC aircraft to a new model, the HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, which includes fuel tanks mounted outside the aircraft. New MEDeVAC helicopter (Photo provided) This new aircraft model will improve the KYNG’s capabilities for rescue missions…

Decorated Kentucky Guard medic retires following career of lifesaving service

Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Lowe retired from the Kentucky Army National Guard after 27 years of service during a ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters in Frankfort, Kentucky, July 29, 2026. A former combat medic and G3 operations noncommissioned officer, Lowe was recognized for his leadership, mentorship, and participation in numerous lifesaving domestic operations and combat deployments.