Wisconsin National Guard

Always Ready. Always There.

Welcome to the Wisconsin National Guard

Since 1848, the Wisconsin National Guard (WING) has served with pride as a combat-tested, community-based force made up of dedicated citizen-Soldiers and Airmen.
Headquartered in Madison, WING is a joint force under the command of Major General Matthew J. Strub, the Adjutant General of Wisconsin. Our team includes nearly 12,000 personnel, including Soldiers, Airmen, volunteer reservists, and both state and federal civilian employees—all supported by their families.

Our Unique Dual Mission
The National Guard is the only component of the U.S. military with a dual federal and state mission, allowing us to respond to both national defense needs and emergencies at home.

Federal Mission: Deploy trained Soldiers and Airmen to support U.S. defense operations at home and around the world, as directed by the President.
State Mission: Assist local and state authorities in protecting lives and property, maintaining peace, and responding to natural disasters or civil emergencies, as directed by the Governor of Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin National Guard stands ready to serve—anywhere, at any time—in support of our neighbors, our state, and our nation.

BE ALL YOU CAN BE

GO ARMY

Wisconsin Army National Guard

The Wisconsin Army National Guard includes approximately 7,200 Soldiers and operates across 67 communities throughout the state. Major commands include:

32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team – Camp Douglas
64th Troop Command – Madison
157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade – Milwaukee
426th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) – Fort McCoy

The Army National Guard is both a state militia and a federal reserve component of the U.S. Army, serving under the authority of the National Guard Bureau.

Wisconsin Air National Guard

The Wisconsin Air National Guard is home to approximately 4,300 Airmen and includes three major units:

115th Fighter Wing – Madison
128th Air Refueling Wing – Milwaukee
Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) – Camp Douglas

As a reserve component of the U.S. Air Force, the Air Guard operates under the National Guard Bureau and fulfills both state and federal responsibilities. Each Airman serves in both their state unit and the national Air Force reserve.