U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Olejarz, 128th Civil Engineer senior enlisted leader, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony held at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, Feb. 4, 2024. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for meritorious service in a combat zone.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Lauren Kmiec) - U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Olejarz, 128th Civil Engineer senior enlisted leader, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony held at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, Feb. 4, 2024. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for meritorious service in a combat zone.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Lauren Kmiec)

Brig. Gen. David May, Adjutant General for Air, Wisconsin National Guard, passes the wing guidon to Col. Charles Merkel as he takes command of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, here at Milwaukee Mitchell Airfield, Feb. 3, 2024. The passing of colors from an outgoing commander to an incoming one ensures the unit and its Airmen are never without official leadership, a continuation of trust. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Cynthia Yang) - Brig. Gen. David May, Adjutant General for Air, Wisconsin National Guard, passes the wing guidon to Col. Charles Merkel as he takes command of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, here at Milwaukee Mitchell Airfield, Feb. 3, 2024. The passing of colors from an outgoing commander to an incoming one ensures the unit and its Airmen are never without official leadership, a continuation of trust. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Cynthia Yang)

Members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing convened at the Oak Creek Community Center for a seminar on dealing with difficulties incurred by military service called Brothers at War and sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation, Dec. 3, 2023. The event. coordinated by the Airman & Family Readiness Center. served to further a sense of community and connection among wing Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Cynthia Yang) - Members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing convened at the Oak Creek Community Center for a seminar on dealing with difficulties incurred by military service called Brothers at War and sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation, Dec. 3, 2023. The event. coordinated by the Airman & Family Readiness Center. served to further a sense of community and connection among wing Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Cynthia Yang)