Kentucky by Heart: Hoofed Marine Sgt. Reckless made incredible mark on U.S. military history
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist In recognition of her amazing valor in the Korean War, she was awarded a battlefield…
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Kentucky by Heart: Often overlooked, Kentuckians played a major role in Korean War conflict
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Throughout its history, Kentucky has played an important part in America’s military war efforts. The…
Kentuckian Ernie West, Korean War hero and recipient of Medal of Honor, dies at 89
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today WURTLAND, Ky. (KT) – Ernie West, a bona fide war hero who fought in Korea…
Governor orders flags at half-staff today in honor of Corbin soldier killed in Korean War; remains returned
Gov. Andy Beshear ordered flags to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset today, in honor of a…
Flags at half-staff today for two Kentucky servicemen killed in WW II, Korean War; remains now identified
Gov. Matt Bevin has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff today, in honor of…
Tri-State Honor Flight takes off from CVG, 65 veterans to spend the day in Washington D. C., return tonight
The latest Honor Flight took off from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) this morning, destined for Washington D.C. The flight…
Governor orders flags lowered for Ky serviceman killed in Korean War; remains recently identified
Gov. Matt Bevin ordered flags at state office buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday to honor a Kentucky…
70 Tri-State veterans going to DC Tuesday on Honor Flight to see their memorials, be honored for service
Seventy Tri-State veterans (6 World War II, 17 Korean, 27 Vietnam and 20 veterans from other conflicts) and their guardians…
Honor Flight to transport 70 Tri-State veterans to nation’s capitol on Tuesday for ceremonies
Seventy Tri-State veterans and their guardians will take an Honor Flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport today destined for Washington,…
Andrew Christofield, retired teacher and coach dies, Korean War veteran also worked at Covington Skyline
Andrew John Christofield, 81, of Bellevue, passed away Monday at his daughter’s home. Christofield was a Korean War Army veteran…
A Fixture: Kentucky’s oldest horse racing official Smothers shows no signs of slowing down at 90
By Jennie Rees Special to NKyTribune Frank Smothers is the state’s oldest racing official, last week completing yet another meet…