Lt. Col. Kevin Rourk conducts an in-depth inspection of Master Sgt. Russ Kalani’s teeth during a dental exam in the medical squadron of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, on Oct. 1, 2011. As Rourk analyze More
Command Chief Master Sgt. Christopher E. Muncy, command chief of the Air National Guard, prepares to answer questions posed by members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing's enlisted Airmen while having lunch at Sij More
Senior Airman Justin Gruber steps away from Air Force One after setting chocks around the landing gear Feb. 12, 2012. Gruber, a crew chief in the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing, was on More
President Barack Obama jogs towards a group of well-wishers and Air National Guardsmen moments after his arrival the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee Feb. 15, 2012. Obama wa More
Frozen tire tread imprints lead toward a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Mitchel International Airport, Milwaukee, in the wake of a winter storm on March 3, 2012. The aircraft an More
Frozen tiretread imprints lead toward a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Mitchel International Airport, Milwaukee, in the wake of a winter storm on March 3, 2012. The aircraft and More
While flying over Colorado a B-2 Stealth Bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., moves into position for a mid-air refueling via the boom of a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee More
From right to left, Master Sgt. Donald Strickland, a boom operator and Tech. Sgt. Jordan Wescott, Air Crew Life Support, both with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee look up as a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopte More
Under the supervision of Air Crew Flight Equipment's Tech. Sgt. Jordan Wescott, pilots and boom operators from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee construct an inflatable rescue raft and place a covering to More
An A-10 Warthog from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., flies off the wingtip of a KC-135R Stratotanker waiting for its turn to be air refueled during a boss lift and training flight over Michigan, July More
Senior Airman Brandon Von Ruden, a 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces airman, patrols the perimeter fencing of the 128 ARW in Milwaukee, after a shooting at a local a Sikh temple forces a base personnel l More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from 148th Fighter Wing based out of Duluth, Minn., lines up his approach to the boom of a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 128th Air Refueling Wing from Milwaukee in preparation for a mida More
An Air Force Inspector, center, delivers instructions to members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron, Staff Sgt. George Griffin and Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Kaiser, before evaluating their pe More
128th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Officer, 2nd Lt. Nathan Wallin, tries for one more pull up as Jerry Beamon of Milwaukee looks on at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Tues., Sept. 11, 2012. Beamon, 47, had chall More
Four F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 115th Fighter Wing, located in Madison, Wis., perform a flyover during the conclusion of the national anthem at the Brewers baseball game, Milwaukee, on the 11th anniversary More
The 128th Air Refueling Wing commander, Col. Ted Metzgar, greets Gov. Scott Walker and his wife, Tonnette, as they arrive at the Milwaukee Air Guard unit, Sept. 11, 2012. Walker was at the wing to thank the air More
President Barack Obama is greeted by Col. Scott Johnson, Mission Support Group commander, 128th Air Refueling Wing upon his arrival in Milwaukee, Nov. 3, 2012. Obama arrived at the Wisconsin Air National Guard More
Canadian Army Brig. Gen. Omer Lavoie, commander Joint Task Force, Ontario, addresses a panel of military leaders and federal agency members during the 2012 Great Lakes Fly-In, at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, M More
Rear Adm. Mike Parks, commander of the 9th Coast Guard District, addresses a panel of military leaders and federal agency members during the 2012 Great Lakes Fly-In, at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, More
Rear Adm. Mike Parks, commander of the 9th Coast Guard District, helps explain the definition of military acronyms to Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch during the 2012 Great Lakes Fly-In, at the 128th Air Re More
Official Air Force portrait of Senior Airman Jefferson Harkleroad, an electrician serving in the Civil Engineering Squadron of Milwaukee's 128th Air Refueling Wing. Harkleroad was recognized by the Milwaukee Bu More
Capt. Guy Gruters, seated at center, receives a standing ovation from (from left) Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Maj. Gen. Donald P. Dunbar, adjutant general of Wisconsin, Brig. Gen. Gary L. Ebben assistant a More
U.S. Air National Guard Col Dan Yenchesky, commander of the 128th Air Refueling Wing greets the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Frank J. Grass after arriving at the 128th ARW, Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 4, More
Staff Sgt. William Pelkofer, a boom operator with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, looks for an approaching receiver jet while supporting the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, Italy, Nov. More
Maj. Tamela Demik, a KC-135 instructor pilot with the 128 ARW, converses with her co-pilot as they fly a refueling mission with F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, N More
Airman First Class Emily Albright (center) prepares to set chocks around Air Force One’s landing gear Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014. Members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, supported Pr More
Law enforcement officers from the Racine Police K-9 Unit and their police canine perform a suspect apprehension drill at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, here Feb. 20, 2019. Handlers More
A KC-135R Stratotanker with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, refuels a KC-10 Extender May 13, 2014. The KC-135’s mission was to perform an aerial refueling on the AR-128 East and West More
The Air National Guard's 2014 Outstanding Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year, Master Sgt. David Coker, a services craftsman with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard. Coker was select More
Master Sgt. Linda Schwartzlow, The Air National Guard's 2014 Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year discusses the challenge of connecting with younger Airmen during the Enlisted Field Advisory Council meeting a More
The Air National Guard's Outstanding Airmen of the Year meet with Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Richard A. Smith, former command chief master sergeant of the ANG at the Air National Guard Readiness Center on Joint B More
Lieutenant Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard (left) and Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, the command chief master sergeant of the ANG (far right), stand with the ANG Outstanding More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the Civil Engineering Squadron with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin, work together to move training equipment June 9, 2015, at Kinloss Barracks in Morayshire, Scotland, United More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Fernando Munoz, an electrical specialist from the Civil Engineer Squadron with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, lifts excess grass into a backhoe June 10, 20 More
Civilian employers of National Guard and Reserve service members observe the operations inside a KC-135R Stratotanker cockpit July 14, 2015, during an ESGR boss-lift. The ESGR boss-lift is a day set to educate More
Airmen from the Religious Support Team with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, demonstrate the capabilities of a Fort’s USA Tactical Field Religious Support Kits Aug. 28, 2015. The TFRS More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Diamond Harris, with the Force Support Squadron at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, removes a main entrée from an oven at Sijan Hall dining facility he More
Staff Sgt. Heather Best and Staff Sgt. Michael Treasure of the 128th Air Refueling Wing propulsion section, complete engine maintenance on a KC-135R Stratotanker here Feb. 7, 2016. An acceptance inspection inco More
The Security Forces Squadron Airmen with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march June 5, 2016, at General Mitchel International Airport. The march was in honor of More
A row of KC-135R Stratotanker’s assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard stand ready on a foggy winter morning at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, January 20, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by More
A soldier and his wife embrace as their daughter looks over a crowd of families reuniting for the first time in nearly a year April 13, 2017. Soldiers from the 32nd Military Police Company return home after bei More
Capt. Cindy Piccirillo (left), public affairs advisor of the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, poses with civilian employers of Air National Guard members at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Wikowiak, an Airman with the 128th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineer Squadron, Wisconsin Air National Guard, operates a skid steer loader to moves piles of dirt June 22, 2017, More
Col. James Locke presents Col. Yenchesky a farewell gift at a change of command ceremony at the 128th Air Refueling Wing July 15, 2017. Locke assumed command of the 128th ARW following Yenchesky who served as w More
Technical Sgt. Jordan Wescott and Staff Sgt. Lavontia Harper review a map during aircrew survival training at Grant Park in Milwaukee, Wisc., July 15, 2017. This survival training is designed to instruct Airmen More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker with the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron takes off in support of Operation Inherent Resolve at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 18, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker pr More
A KC-135R Stratotanker with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon in northern Wisconsin July 19, 2017. The KC-135 provides aerial refueling for U.S. Air For More
Firefighters and medics with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, participate in an active shooter exercise Aug. 13, 2017. The Department of Defense has mandated increased training for ac More
A KC-135 Stratotanker sits in an aircraft hangar at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, August 16, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker has provided aerial refueling support for the United Stat More
Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers from the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team walk out onto the flightline at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Sept. 16, 2017, to board a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker. The More
An alert aircrew runs to their assigned KC-135 Stratotanker during a generation exercise at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, Nov. 5, 2017. Realistic training scenarios ensure that per More
Airmen with the 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron hike in a tactical formation during a nighttime winter mobilization exercise at Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, Wisc., Feb. 10, More
2nd Lt. Melissa Childs from the 128th Air Refueling Wing Headquarters office sits for a portrait before being interviewed for the first "Know Your Military" article series Feb 27, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard More
Master Sgt. Chance Biller sits for a series of portraits for his "Know Your Military" interview at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Mar. 14, 2018. Biller has made the choice to speak openly about his struggle with More
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response swag is set on display at Sijan Dining Hall at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, April 14-15, 2018. With April being Sexual Assault Awareness mon More
Vice President of the United States Michael Pence and his wife Second Lady Karen Pence wave to military personnel and civilians eager to greet the couple at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, April 25, 2018. Vice Pr More
The honor guard from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee Air National Guard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, opened up the 2018 ANG Senior Leadership Conference May 1, 2018, at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Milwa More
Staff Sgt. David Palmer, a Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance technician with the Civil Engineering Squadron at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, poses with his dog, Samuel, during a photo shoot May 31, 2018. Befor More
Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, the director of the Air National Guard, addresses Airmen of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, during a Commander's Call June 3, 2018. Rice highlighted the estee More
Security Forces Airmen with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, participate in a post-flight bag drag at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Ala., July 8, 2018. Airmen routinely travel to d More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Dennis, a member of the Security Forces Squadron with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, plots a point on a topographic map during land navigation More
Staff Sgt. Chuck Simmerman, a combat arms instructor with the 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron, instructs Staff Sgt. Kristopher Tolar, a Security Forces Airman from the 187th Air Wing, on the f More
Francis Knutson, a training instructor from the Asia-Pacific Counter Improvised Explosive Device Fusion Center, teaches Security Forces Airmen from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, ab More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Shearrer, a member of the Security Forces Squadron with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, examines a dummy time bomb during the Improvised Explosive De More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas Trinko, a Security Forces Airman from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, surveils for potential threats during a virtual reality convoy mission in More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Schmidt, an Airman from the Security Forces Squadron with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, takes on the role of Humvee gunner during a combat patrol More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Jost, a Security Forces Airman with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, briefs his tactical surveillance strategy with Camp Mad Bull training site cadre More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Schmidt, an Airman from the Security Forces Squadron with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, sits in the gunner hatch of a Humvee during a combat patro More
U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Erik Rosenberger, a Security Forces Airman with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, inputs coordinates into a Blue Force Tracker System during a combat patr More
U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Erik Rosenberger (left) from the Security Forces Squadron with 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, asks Senior Airman Trent Luckey, a Security Forces Airman fro More
Security Forces Airmen with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, halt the first Humvee in a convoy due to a potential improvised explosive device (IED) blocking the road during a combat p More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Letisia Saldivar, an Airman with the Security Forces Squadron with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, drives a Humvee during a combat patrol exercise at Joint More
A Security Forces Airman from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, clears a simulated hostile area of adversaries during a village assault exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Ala More
U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Cody Beran (right) attempts to de-arm Staff Sgt. Austin Jost (left) during a combatives course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Ala., July 16, 2018. The Airmen, both members fro More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chuck Simmerman, a combat arms instructor for the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, watches over 128 ARW Security Forces Airmen as they prepare to fire a Beretta More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Feely, a Security Forces Airman with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, fires a Remington M870 shotgun during a live-fire training exercise at McGee R More
Security Forces Airmen from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, fire an M249 light machine gun at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Ala., July 18, 2018. The Airmen were firing from a simu More
A KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 128th Air Refueling Wing, General Mitchell Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, sits on the tarmack at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 30, 2018. The 128th ARW transported More
U.S. Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Antonio Marrero gives one last rousing speech at his retirement ceremony at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, Sept. 8, 2018. After 26 years of More
Firefighters with the 128th Air Refeuling Wing spray water at a mock aircraft trainer to extinguish a fire during their annual training at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis. Sept. 14, 2018. The More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brandon Zahn and his spouse U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kristin Zahn welcome their baby into the world in Milwaukee. The Zahn’s baby was born 5 hours prior to Zahn’s return home from a More
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, Minn. perform a refueling mission with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee, Wisc. on October 30, 2018.
Master Sgt. Daniel Andreotti, a crew chief with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, conducts post-flight maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 128 ARW at Aviano Air Base, More
Capt. Andy Kmiec and Col. Jim Locke, pilots assigned to the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker during a training mission in support of exercise Saber Guardian 19 J More
An F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 457th Fighter Squadron, 301st Fighter Wing, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, completes refueling training behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assig More
Petar Georgiev Military TV Channel, Bulgarian media representative participated in a media flight aboard a KC-135R Stratotanker, assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, during ex More
Kiril Tassev, Nova TV Bulgarian media representative participated in a media flight aboard a KC-135R Stratotanker, assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, during exercise Saber G More
KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, and the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin ANG are parked at Burgas airport during exercise Saber Guardian 19, June More
Employers of 148th Fighter Wing members experience a snap shot of the Wing's mission during a KC-135 refueling flight. Boss Lifts are a tool the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) can utilize for More
OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO -- U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordan Jungwirth IV, a KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator assigned to the 128th Air Refueling Wing at General Mitchell Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, con More
Col. Adria Zuccaro gives remarks during her assumption of command ceremony at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, Milwaukee, Sept. 12, 2020. During her speech Zuccaro referenced innovati More
Col. Adria Zuccaro assumes command of the 128Air Refueling Wing during a ceremony at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, Sept. 12, 2020. An assumption of command is a military tradition that represents a f More
Brig. Gen. David May, Wisconsin's deputy adjutant general for Air, speaks during the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, assumption of command ceremony at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwa More
Airmen from the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron deliver over one ton of food to the Salvation Army on Guam Nov. 23, 2020. The donors included members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing out of Milwaukee, More
Lt. Col. Matthew Lee, Commander of the Civil Engineering Squadron, speaks before a group media and spectators at the ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the military installation’s new main More
A B-2 Stealth Bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., disengages from the boom a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee after conducting a mid air refueling while flying over Colorad More
The 128th Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard NCO in charge, Master Sgt. David Coker, practices drill and ceremony prior to presenting the colors at the Rotary Club Luncheon held at the Milwaukee War Memorial, May 1 More
Master Sgt. Adam Becker, Aircrew Flight Equipment, 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, conducts a safety briefing for pilots and boom operators before entering Lake Michigan, Wis., for water survival and extra More
An A-10 Warthog from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., approaches the KC-135R Stratotanker's boom during a boss lift and training flight over Michigan, July 11, 2012. The KC-135R is from the 128th Air R More