Guard medic team sent to Grafton senior living facility to lend a help...
Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen in their personal protective equipment at a senior living facility in Grafton, Wis., where six Guard medics are augmenting the staff. Wisconsin National Guard medics... More
Gov. Scott Walker administers the oath of office to
Gov. Scott Walker administers the oath of office to newly promoted Brig. Gen. Joane Mathews as her husband Ric holds her Bible during a formal ceremony April 4 in the Senate Chamber of the state capitol buildin... More
Wisconsin National Guard enlists community partners in sexual assault ...
The Wisconsin National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program connects sexual assault survivors with an array of resources, both military and civilian.
The crew of a UH-72 medical helicopter with Detachment
The crew of a UH-72 medical helicopter with Detachment 1, Company D, 1-112th Aviation prepare to load a training mannequin during an exercise evaluation in Fond du Lac, Wis., March 2, 2013. The evacuation was ... More
The 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment and Company
The 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment and Company B, 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment - both of the Wisconsin Army National Guard - combined forces July 23 for a joint training event at Fort McCoy, W... More
Afghan girls move school supplies delivered by the
Afghan girls move school supplies delivered by the Wisconsin National Guard's 104th Security Force Advise and Assist Team into their school. The unit distributed the supplies after collecting donations from fri... More
Staff Sgt. Korin Saal of the Wisconsin Army National
Staff Sgt. Korin Saal of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 1158th Transportation Company goes over pregame preparation with Milwaukee Brewers event staff prior to singing the National Anthem as part of the Br... More
Guard security team helping transition in Afghanistan
The 104th Security Force Advise and Assist Team deployed to Afghanistan in January as a key element of the overall U.S. exit strategy. The 16-member Wisconsin National Guard team works with Afghan counterparts ... More
Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, Wisconsin adjutant general, speaks
Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, Wisconsin adjutant general, speaks about the Wisconsin National Guard initiative, Wisconsin Employment Resources Connection (WERC) to address unemployment among its service members during ... More
Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch presents the state flag
Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch presents the state flag to Lt. Col. Matt Elder and Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Heidemann, the commander and senior enlisted leader for the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 12... More
Peter Ashbeck, former commander of the Wisconsin Army
Peter Ashbeck, former commander of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's Company C, 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry Regiment, recalls Staff Sgt. Todd Olson during a command remembrance ceremony Jan. 10 at Camp Will... More
Members of a Nicaraguan humanitarian rescue unit (UHR)
Members of a Nicaraguan humanitarian rescue unit (UHR) spent three days in Wisconsin sharing search and extraction techniques with the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 273rd Engineer Company. Part of their train... More
Wielding plastic pellet handguns, Tech Sgt. Kirk Slama
Wielding plastic pellet handguns, Tech Sgt. Kirk Slama and state Department of Military Affairs security officers James Brochu (center) and Scott Miller advance on one of two "armed assailants" during an activ... More
Senior Wisconsin Army National Guard leaders joined
Senior Wisconsin Army National Guard leaders joined family and friends at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Madison, Wis., at an Oct. 27 sendoff ceremony for Detachment 1, 176th Cyber Protection Team. The team... More
"Wounded" Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers evacuate
"Wounded" Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers evacuate the Consolidated State Maintenance Facility at Volk Field, Wis., during a June 27 active shooter response exercise. The realistic scenario was designed ... More
Antonia Marie Shanle (fourth from left), the daughter
Antonia Marie Shanle (fourth from left), the daughter of Staff Sgt. Ray Shanle (far left), took her oath of enlistment Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the Military Entrance Processing Station in Milwaukee. Antonia is the f... More
Gov. Scott Walker presents Capt. Sarah Latza with a
Gov. Scott Walker presents Capt. Sarah Latza with a state flag during a formal sendoff ceremony Feb. 2 for approximately 60 Soldiers from the Madison, Wis.-based 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation, who will deploy t... More
Lt. Col. Gerard Iverson, commander of the Wisconsin
Lt. Col. Gerard Iverson, commander of the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Control Squadron, returns to Gov. Scott Walker a flag presented to the unit during its Nov. 11, 2012 sendoff ceremony. Walker, ... More
Gov. Scott Walker administered the oath of office to
Gov. Scott Walker administered the oath of office to Brig. Gen. Ken Koon of Waunakee, Wis., as his wife Luanne stands beside him during a formal pinning ceremony June 28, in the Senate Chamber of the state capi... More
Gov. Tony Evers addresses approximately 150 members
Gov. Tony Evers addresses approximately 150 members of the 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry in a pre-recorded message played at the 133rd Airlift Wing in St. Paul, Minn., April 27. The Soldiers returned early from... More
Brig. Gen. David O'Donahue listens as his son Joshua
Brig. Gen. David O'Donahue listens as his son Joshua speaks during a formal promotion ceremony March 16 in the Senate Chamber of the state capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin. O’Donahue, formerly the command... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Joel Rothbauer, senior enlisted leader
Command Sgt. Maj. Joel Rothbauer, senior enlisted leader for the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, presents the brigade colors to outgoing 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander Col. Michael George during... More
Retired Lt. Col. Edward Tyre and Paul Graham, general
Retired Lt. Col. Edward Tyre and Paul Graham, general consul of France, share a moment before a French Legion of Honor ceremony, April 6, at the Executive Residence in Maple Bluff, Wis. Tyre received the French... More
Brig. Gen. Ken Koon of Waunakee, Wis., talks about
Brig. Gen. Ken Koon of Waunakee, Wis., talks about the opportunities that eventually led to his selection as a general officer following a formal pinning ceremony June 28, in the Senate Chamber of the state cap... More
Soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 2nd
Soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment file into their seats during a formal sendoff ceremony Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay, Wis. T... More
Shawna Wyman, the child youth program coordinator with
Shawna Wyman, the child youth program coordinator with the Wisconsin National Guard's Service Member Support Division, volunteered a few hours Tuesday, Nov. 20 to decorate the Tribute to the Troops Tree at the ... More
More than 130 members of the Wisconsin Army National
More than 130 members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 229th Engineer Company of Prairie du Chien and Platteville, Wis., and the 106th Quarry Detachment from Tomah, Wis., arrived at Volk Field, Wis., Thur... More
Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar, adjutant general of Wisconsin,
Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar, adjutant general of Wisconsin, reads a letter from U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin congratulating 1st Sgt. Gregory Fulton, from Arbor Vitae, Wis., upon receiving the Silver Star Medal during a ... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Rafael Conde speaks after gaining
Command Sgt. Maj. Rafael Conde speaks after gaining the responsibilities of the Wisconsin Army National Guard command sergeant major during a formal change of responsibility ceremony June 1 at the Joint Force H... More
Maj. Jesse Augustine, commander of the nearly 150 members
Maj. Jesse Augustine, commander of the nearly 150 members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 229th Engineer Company of Prairie du Chien and Platteville, Wis., as well as the 106th Quarry Detachment of Tomah... More
Sgt. 1st Class Donald Frieze greets his family at Joint
Sgt. 1st Class Donald Frieze greets his family at Joint Force Headquarters in Madison, Wis., upon the 104th Security Force Advise and Assist Team's return home Sept. 28. The 104th SFAAT completed a nine-month d... More
Gov. Scott Walker and senior Wisconsin National Guard
Gov. Scott Walker and senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders joined families and friends in welcoming Battery B, 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery back to Wisconsin during a formal ceremony Oct. 18 at the E... More
Staff officers and battalion leadership position visual
Staff officers and battalion leadership position visual aids — representing brigade assets, phase lines, objectives and enemy units — on a large situation map in a maintenance bay at Fort McCoy, Wis., Aug. 26 a... More
Brig. Gen. Joane Mathews, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant
Brig. Gen. Joane Mathews, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Army, presents Capt. Jamison Clark, commander of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Detachment 1, 176th Cyber Protection Team, with a state fla... More
Thirty-eight civilian employers of Wisconsin Army National
Thirty-eight civilian employers of Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers prepare for their journey via C-130 Hercules to Camp Grayling, Michigan to meet their Soldier employees as part of a Bosslift employer o... More
Airmen from the returning 128th Air Control Squadron
Airmen from the returning 128th Air Control Squadron rush to reunite with family members and friends at Volk Field, Wis., Nov. 20 after several months deployed to the Middle East. The unit, which manages milita... More
The Headquarters Company, 257th Brigade Support Battalion
The Headquarters Company, 257th Brigade Support Battalion won the Philip A. Connelly Awards Program's Region 3 food service competition Aug. 10 at Fort McCoy, Wis., during the battalion's annual training, prepa... More
Maj. Gen. Donald P. Dunbar, adjutant general of Wisconsin
Maj. Gen. Donald P. Dunbar, adjutant general of Wisconsin (left) and retired Navy Capt. Timothy Tyre join in a standing ovation for retired Lt. Col. Edward Tyre during a French Legion of Honor ceremony, April 6... More
Staff Sgt. Kenneth Prieur and Sgt. Austin Ryan of the
Staff Sgt. Kenneth Prieur and Sgt. Austin Ryan of the Wisconsin National Guard's 54th Civil Support Team discuss readily available items that are used to manufacture poisons, explosives and drugs during a July ... More
Thomas MacLellan, director of national homeland security
Thomas MacLellan, director of national homeland security and government affairs for FirEye, spoke about detecting and defending against cyber threats at the third annual Wisconsin Cybersecurity Summit Oct. 28 a... More
Staff Sgt. Bruce Wozniak, an 18-year veteran of the
Staff Sgt. Bruce Wozniak, an 18-year veteran of the Wisconsin State Highway Patrol and a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, presented an American flag that flew abo... More
Cannon crew members from the 1st Battalion, 120th Field
Cannon crew members from the 1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery await the arrival of a Black Hawk helicopter from the 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment to sling-load the 105 mm howitzer for transport as ... More
Gov. Scott Walker and senior Wisconsin National Guard
Gov. Scott Walker and senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders joined families and friends in welcoming the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd Military Police Company back to Wisconsin after a nine-month deplo... More
Retired Maj. Gen. Ray Matera, Wisconsin adjutant general
Retired Maj. Gen. Ray Matera, Wisconsin adjutant general from 1979 to 1989, was on hand to see his Order of the Sword on display at Joint Force Headquarters in Madison, Wis., Aug. 23. Matera was the fourth Air ... More
Capt. Brian Schwalbach and 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Piel uncase
Capt. Brian Schwalbach and 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Piel uncase the guidon for the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd Military Police Company during a welcome home ceremony April 13 in Milwaukee. Gov. Scott Walker an... More
Brig. Gen. Joane Mathews, Wisconsin's deputy adjutant
Brig. Gen. Joane Mathews, Wisconsin's deputy adjutant general for Army, addresses approximately 150 members of the 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry to the 133rd Airlift Wing in St. Paul, Minn., April 27. The Soldi... More
Sgt. James Ross and Staff Sgt. Danielle Miller were
Sgt. James Ross and Staff Sgt. Danielle Miller were among nine Red Arrow soldiers to be recognized at Miller Park Sept. 16 before the start of the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Chicago Cubs. The Brewers ha... More
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard's Service Member
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard's Service Member Support Division volunteered a few hours Tuesday, Nov. 20 to decorate the Tribute to the Troops Tree at the Executive Residence in Maple Bluff, Wis. Gov.... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Rafael Conde, the Wisconsin Army
Command Sgt. Maj. Rafael Conde, the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s senior enlisted advisor, by the Northeast Gate at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Conde was born in Cuba and fled to the United States as ... More
Brig. Gen. Joane Mathews, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant
Brig. Gen. Joane Mathews, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Army, addresses families and friends at a formal sendoff ceremony for the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment... More
Security Health Plan in Marshfield receives ESGR 'My Boss is a Patriot...
Security Health Plan in Marshfield, Wis., received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's "My Boss is a Patriot Award" Thursday, (March 14) for its support of military spouse Racheale Ward (holding dau... More
Five Wisconsin Army National Guard officer candidates
Five Wisconsin Army National Guard officer candidates - Matthew Christiansen, Joshua Doro, Amber Garfoot, Colin Griffin and Kayla Krueger - accepted commissions as second lieutenants during an appointment cerem... More
Lt. Col. Scott Bush, commander of the deploying Soldiers
Lt. Col. Scott Bush, commander of the deploying Soldiers of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment, addresses family and friends during a sendoff ceremony April 22 in Madison... More
Lt. Col. Tammy Gross, Maj. Lan Swei and Master Sgt.
Lt. Col. Tammy Gross, Maj. Lan Swei and Master Sgt. Deborah Severson spoke about their perspectives and experiences as women in the military during a Women's History Month observance, March 21, at Witmer Hall i... More
Capt. Matthew Mangerson discusses the welfare of the
Capt. Matthew Mangerson discusses the welfare of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's Battery B, 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery from Afghanistan via Skype during a Badger Yellow Ribbon event Sunday, March ... More
Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers 2nd Lt. David
Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers 2nd Lt. David Dicker of Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry and Staff Sgt. Andrew Whelan of the Recruiting and Retention Battalion joined former Wisconsin ... More
Members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's Battery
Members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's Battery B, 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery arrive at Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 11 following a combat deployment to Afghanistan. They are expected to complete se... More
Capt. "Deuce" briefs distinguished visitors about the
Capt. "Deuce" briefs distinguished visitors about the capabilities of the F-35 joint strike fighter Friday (May 5) at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center. Volk Field is hosting Northern Lightning, an an... More
Maj. Gen. Donald P. Dunbar, adjutant general of Wisconsin,
Maj. Gen. Donald P. Dunbar, adjutant general of Wisconsin, and retired Lt. Col. Edward Tyre discuss their experience as aviators prior to an April 6 French Legion of Honor ceremony at the Executive Residence in... More
Lary Glodoski, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Lary Glodoski, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources incident commander for the Douglas County wildfire, details key areas of the burn site to Gov. Scott Walker and Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar, adjutant general... More
Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers 2nd Lt. David
Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers 2nd Lt. David Dicker of Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry and Staff Sgt. Andrew Whelan of the Recruiting and Retention Battalion joined former Wisconsin ... More
Lt. Col. Matt Elder, commander of the Wisconsin Army
Lt. Col. Matt Elder, commander of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, addresses families and friends at a formal sendoff ceremony for the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s ... More
Kelly Aschebrook, a Veterans Services representative
Kelly Aschebrook, a Veterans Services representative from the state Department of Workforce Development (DWD), educates business leaders on how hire military veterans during a June 4 symposium in Madison, Wis. ... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Bradley Shields, the outgoing top
Command Sgt. Maj. Bradley Shields, the outgoing top enlisted Soldier for the Wisconsin Army National Guard, speaks during a formal change of responsibility ceremony June 1 at the Joint Force Headquarters in Mad... More
Staff Sgt. Bruce Wozniak, an 18-year veteran of the
Staff Sgt. Bruce Wozniak, an 18-year veteran of the Wisconsin State Highway Patrol and a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, presented an American flag that flew abo... More
Brig. Gen. Kenneth Koon's sons Jacob and Jonah place
Brig. Gen. Kenneth Koon's sons Jacob and Jonah place rank on his epaulets during a formal pinning ceremony June 28, in the Senate Chamber of the state capitol building. Koon, who had served as the Wisconsin Arm... More
A Black Hawk helicopter from the 1st Battalion, 147th
A Black Hawk helicopter from the 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment prepares to land in an area occupied by soldiers from Company B, 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment during a combined arms training ex... More
Wisconsin National Guard members Sgt. Oscar Gollaz,
Wisconsin National Guard members Sgt. Oscar Gollaz, Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Staff Sgt. Matthew Ard and Staff Sgt. Bradley Shinnick present the colors during the 2015 inauguration ceremony for Gov. Scott Walker... More
Nancy Olson, widow of Staff Sgt. Todd Olson, speaks
Nancy Olson, widow of Staff Sgt. Todd Olson, speaks to family and friends during a Jan. 10 command remembrance ceremony at Camp Williams, Wis. Staff Sgt. Olson died Dec. 27, 2004, in an Army hospital in Tikrit,... More
A member of the Ho Chunk Nation's Thundercloud Singers
A member of the Ho Chunk Nation's Thundercloud Singers presents newly promoted Brig. Gen. Joane Mathews with a blanket before an honor song is performed during a formal ceremony April 4 in the Senate Chamber of... More
Capt. Jason Reiman, a member of the 1st Squadron, 105th
Capt. Jason Reiman, a member of the 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry Regiment, speaks during a Sept. 10 command remembrance ceremony for Sgt. Ryan Jopek, a member of the 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry who was killed in... More
Soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 2nd
Soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment file into their seats during a formal sendoff ceremony Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay, Wis. T... More
Maj. Michael Hanson speaks with one of the 104th Security
Maj. Michael Hanson speaks with one of the 104th Security Force Advise and Assist Team's Afghan partners during a recent meeting. The unit has been instrumental in forming a strong relationship with the Afghans... More
A bronze plaque is unveiled during a command remembrance
A bronze plaque is unveiled during a command remembrance ceremony for Sgt. Ryan Jopek, Sept. 10 at the headquarters of the 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry in Madison, Wis. The squadron dedicated the drill hall in S... More
Brig. Gen. Joane Mathews, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant
Brig. Gen. Joane Mathews, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Army, addresses families and friends at a formal sendoff ceremony for the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment... More
Master Sgt. Kenton Bauer embraces his 3-year-old daugher
Master Sgt. Kenton Bauer embraces his 3-year-old daugher Sarah and wife Heidi as the remaining members of the Wisconsin National Guard's 82nd Agribusiness Development Team returned to Wisconsin Friday (Feb. 22)... More
Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar, Wisconsin adjutant general,
Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar, Wisconsin adjutant general, and retired Maj. Gen. Ray Matera, Wisconsin adjutant general from 1979 to 1989, watch as Matera's Order of the Sword display is unveiled Aug. 23 at Joint For... More
David Cagigal, Wisconsin's chief information officer,
David Cagigal, Wisconsin's chief information officer, described cyber attacks as a significant but survivable threat during the third annual Wisconsin Cybersecurity Summit Oct. 28 at Marquette University in Mil... More
Four Wisconsin citizens returned to Wisconsin at Volk
Four Wisconsin citizens returned to Wisconsin at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center in Camp Douglas, Wis., late March 20 after a weeks-long ordeal aboard a cruise ship that had confirmed cases of COVID... More
Sgt. Philip Stalewski (right), a Milwaukee native with
Sgt. Philip Stalewski (right), a Milwaukee native with the Detachment 1, Company D, 1-112th Aviation, from West Bend, tends to wounds on a training mannequin during an exercise evaluation in Fon du Lac, Wis., M... More
Airman 1st Class Cedar Hamilton, a member of the Wisconsin
Airman 1st Class Cedar Hamilton, a member of the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 115th Fighter Wing and also an employee with the Wisconsin National Guard's Service Member Support Division, volunteered a few hou... More
Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch presents a state flag to
Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch presents a state flag to Capt. Kyle Gruber, commander of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 829th Engineer Company, and his family during a 10:30 a.m. sendoff ceremony March 28 at Fo... More
Staff Sgt. Edward Schmitt, of Lake Mills, Wis., with
Staff Sgt. Edward Schmitt, of Lake Mills, Wis., with the Wisconsin National Guard’s 54th Civil Support Team, was awarded the CBRN Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award for the Army. The competition included... More
Family and friends of Col. Walton Nichols, who commanded
Family and friends of Col. Walton Nichols, who commanded Volk Field Air National Guard Base from 1980-1984, gather around a granite bench bearing his name in front of the Volk Field conference center. Nichols, ... More
A scroll detailing retired Maj. Gen. Ray Matera's Order
A scroll detailing retired Maj. Gen. Ray Matera's Order of the Sword was on display at Joint Force Headquarters in Madison, Wis., Aug. 23. Matera, Wisconsin adjutant general from 1979-1989, was the fourth Air N... More
Pfc. Jordan Hammond of Cumberland, Wis., shares a moment
Pfc. Jordan Hammond of Cumberland, Wis., shares a moment with his 6-year-old son Liam following a formal sendoff ceremony for the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 829th Engineer Company March 28 at Fort McCoy, W... More
Brig. Gen. Mark Anderson, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant
Brig. Gen. Mark Anderson, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Army, presents the brigade colors to incoming 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander Col. John Oakley during a formal change of command cer... More
Tech. Sgt. Tony Ortiz, of the Texas Air National Guard's
Tech. Sgt. Tony Ortiz, of the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Fighter Wing, and Tech. Sgt. Scott Sweely, of the California Air National Guard's 165th Air Wing, reassemble electrical components of a Ford Fusion... More
Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general,
Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, speaks during an April 13 ceremony welcoming the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd Military Police Company back to Wisconsin after a nine-month deployment ... More
Wisconsin Challenge Academy cadet Kavon Bent completes
Wisconsin Challenge Academy cadet Kavon Bent completes coursework on his Chromebook June 5 at Fort McCoy, Wis. The COVID-19 pandemic required the Academy to send its cadets home during the five-and-a-half month... More
Capt. Craig Giese, executive officer for Provincial
Capt. Craig Giese, executive officer for Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Kunar, scans the horizon for possible threats on a dismounted patrol enroute to Observation Point Bull Run. Giese, a Lodi, Wis., nat... More
Army 1st Sgt. Gregory Fulton, from Arbor Vitae, Wis.,
Army 1st Sgt. Gregory Fulton, from Arbor Vitae, Wis., received the Silver Star Medal during a May 31 ceremony at Volk Field, Wis., for heroic actions during a firefight in Afghanistan Aug. 10, 2009, while deplo... More
Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers 2nd Lt. David
Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers 2nd Lt. David Dicker of Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry and Staff Sgt. Andrew Whelan of the Recruiting and Retention Battalion joined former Wisconsin ... More
Wisconsin Army Guard aviators to deploy to Middle East
Capt. Sarah Latza speaks during a formal sendoff ceremony Feb. 2 for approximately 60 Soldiers from the Madison, Wis.-based 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation she will lead during a deployment to Kuwait. There they ... More
Gov. Scott Walker, Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar, adjutant
Gov. Scott Walker, Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar, adjutant general of Wisconsin, and representatives from the state Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Emergency Management visited the site of an 8,000-acre... More
Brian Jopek, a retired Wisconsin Army National Guard
Brian Jopek, a retired Wisconsin Army National Guard staff sergeant and Operation Iraqi Freedom combat veteran, speaks during a command remembrance ceremony for his son, Sgt. Ryan Jopek, Sept. 10 at the headqua... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Rafael Conde, the Wisconsin Army
Command Sgt. Maj. Rafael Conde, the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s senior enlisted advisor, speaks with members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd Military Police Company Dec. 29 at Naval Station Guan... More
Family members of deployed soldiers from the Wisconsin
Family members of deployed soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard's Battery B, 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery, listen as 1st Sgt. Steve Czekala and Capt. Matthew Mangerson discuss the welfare of ... More
Families and friends gathered at Volk Field, Wis.,
Families and friends gathered at Volk Field, Wis., Thursday (July 11) to welcome more than 130 members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 229th Engineer Company of Prairie du Chien and Platteville, Wis., an... More
Capt. Brian Schwalbach, commander of the Wisconsin
Capt. Brian Schwalbach, commander of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd Military Police Company, speaks during an April 13 ceremony welcoming his unit back to Wisconsin after a nine-month deployment to U.... More