128TH AIR REFUELING WING

Location: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, WI.

Commander: Col. Charles C. Merkel | Deputy Commander: Col. Eric P. Kilburg | Command Chief: Chief MSgt. Bill L. Smith

The 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) is equipped with ten KC-135 aircraft as the primary aircraft assigned for aerial refueling, aeromedical evacuation, and airlift of cargo and forces. The KC-135 is an aerial refueler that provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and NATO aircraft. The mission of the KC-135 enhances the Air Force’s capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach and support of the Nation’s nuclear triad.

Colonel Charles C. Merkel Commander – 128TH ARW
Colonel Charles C. Merkel

Commander – 128TH ARW

Colonel Eric P. Kilburg Deputy Commander – 128TH ARW
Colonel Eric P. Kilburg

Deputy Commander – 128TH ARW

Chief MSgt Bill L. Smith Command Chief – 128TH ARW
Chief MSgt Bill L. Smith

Command Chief – 128TH ARW

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Wisconsin National Guard Airmen with the 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron and the 115th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron were in Papua New Guinea the week of March 17-22 conducting training alongside the Papua New Guinea Defence Force as part of the State Partnership Program. The airmen are bringing their knowledge and experience to train PNGDF military police and other service members in areas such as crowd control, compliance techniques, physical security, and electronic security. Wisconsin National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kati Volkman - Wisconsin National Guard Airmen with the 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron and the 115th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron were in Papua New Guinea the week of March 17-22 conducting training alongside the Papua New Guinea Defence Force as part of the State Partnership Program. The airmen are bringing their knowledge and experience to train PNGDF military police and other service members in areas such as crowd control, compliance techniques, physical security, and electronic security. Wisconsin National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kati Volkman

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Senior Airman Margaret A. Miller receives a coin from Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director, Air National Guard, at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 3, 2024. Miller is a part of the 128th ARW medical group and was recognized for exceptional personnel processing that ensured maximum Airmen readiness across the wing. - Senior Airman Margaret A. Miller receives a coin from Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director, Air National Guard, at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 3, 2024. Miller is a part of the 128th ARW medical group and was recognized for exceptional personnel processing that ensured maximum Airmen readiness across the wing.

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