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The Wisconsin National Guard's 32nd "Red Arrow" Infantry Brigade Combat Team held a change of command ceremony at its headquarters at Camp Douglas, Wis., with Col. Matthew Elder relinquishing command to Col. William Benson III Feb. 1, 2025. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)

Feb. 11, 2025

Red Arrow Brigade Welcomes New Commander

CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. — The famed 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team, held a formal change of command ceremony between outgoing commander Col. Matthew Elder and incoming commander Col. William Benson.

86 cadets of the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy's class 53 are applauded by friends, family and attending dignitaries during their graduation ceremony December 21, 2024, at Necedah High School in Necedah, Wisconsin.

Dec. 26, 2024

Wisconsin Challenge Academy graduates 86 cadets

NECEDAH, Wis. — The Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy held a graduation ceremony for 86 cadets from 32 counties December 21 at Necedah High School.

Change of Command Ceremony at Volk Field

Dec. 11, 2024

Volk Field Air National Guard Base welcomes new commander

VOLK FIELD ANGB, Wisc. — CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. - Col. Timothy Guy assumed command of Volk Field Air National Guard Base from Col. Mathew Eakins during a change of command ceremony at Volk Field December 8.

Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers with the 732nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company attend a deployment sendoff ceremony Nov. 30, 2024,

Dec. 5, 2024

Wisconsin’s “Maverick” Battalion mobilizes for deployment

TOMAH, Wis. — Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers with the 732nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion were mobilized to active duty November 30, for a U.S. Central Command deployment.

Volunteers from the Wisconsin National Guard helped decorate the Tribute to our Troops Tree at the Wisconsin Executive Residence in Maple Bluff, Wisconsin Nov. 29.

Nov. 14, 2024

Gov. Evers and First Lady Invite Military Families to Share Ornaments for 2024 Tribute to Our Troops Tree at Executive Residence

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers invite the public to contribute ornaments for this year’s “Tribute to Our Troops” holiday tree at the Executive Residence.“The ‘Tribute to Our Troops’ tree is a tradition Kathy and I have been glad to continue these last six years as part of our annual holiday celebrations at the Wisconsin

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Erik Peterson, the Wisconsin Air
National Guard Chief of Staff, passes the Wisconsin state flag
to U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Gerds, the 115th Fighter Wing
commander, to represent a change of command during a ceremony
in a hangar at Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin, Nov. 3, 2024.
The wing held its change of command ceremony on base
over a regularly scheduled drill weekend. (U.S. Air National Guard
photo by Master Sgt. Mary Greenwood)

Nov. 13, 2024

115th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander

MADISON, Wis. — Col. Benjamin Gerds assumed command of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing during a change of command ceremony at Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin November 3.