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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.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Strub, Wisconsin's deputy adjutant general for Army, recognizes Wisconsin Army National Guard Hall of Honor members with custom lapel pins signifying their significant contribution to the Wisconsin National Guard mission. The Hall of Honor program was established in 2000 to recognize the special contributions National Guard members make to the overall success of the Wisconsin National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)

Nov. 1, 2024

Wisconsin Soldiers inducted into Hall of Honor

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard recognized the career contributions of two retired Soldiers October 19, during a Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony at the Department of Military Affairs facility on Madison’s north side.In the presence of family, friends, leadership, and service members, retired Col. Julie Gerety and retired Col. Jeffery Paulson

Members assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing Fire and Emergency Services pose for a photo after accepting several Air National Guard level awards for 2023 at the annual Air National Guard Fire Chief’s Association banquet in Port Charlotte, Florida July 31, 2024.

Oct. 24, 2024

115th Fire Department Sweeps the Board

MADISON, Wis. — Members of the 115th Fighter Wing Fire and Emergency Services along with 115th Mission Support Group leadership accepted several Air National Guard level awards for 2023 at the annual Air National Guard Fire Chief’s Association banquet in Port Charlotte, Florida July 31, 2024.

Gov. Tony Evers presents Wisconsin flags to 1st Lt. Jason Permann and Staff Sgt. Joe Perezvilla of the 457th Chemical Company, as well as the leaders of deploying units representing more than 300 Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers, during a formal sendoff ceremony Sept. 28 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wis. The Soldiers, who are a part of the 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry Regiment, the 1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery Regiment, the 132nd Brigade Support Battalion and the 457th Chemical Company, will be deploying to both U.S. Central Command in Southwest Asia and U.S. Africa Command, Horn of Africa. The deploying Soldiers will support ongoing operations through tactical missions, and provide medical care capabilities across the region. Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs photo by Vaughn R. Larson

Sept. 30, 2024

Wisconsin Army Guard deploys more than 300 Soldiers

VOLK FIELD, Wis. — Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers — part of the 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry Regiment, the 1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery Regiment, the 132nd Brigade Support Battalion and the 457th Chemical Company — will deploy to both U.S. Central Command in Southwest Asia and U.S. Africa Command, Horn of Africa to support ongoing operations through tactical missions, and provide medical care capabilities across the region.

Former members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 229th Engineer Company in Platteville, Wis., gathered for a unit reunion Aug. 1 at Moundview Park in Platteville. The unit was involved in numerous local training areas — projects today referred to as innovative readiness training — such as athletic fields, campsites and parking pads for military fuel tankers. Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs photo by Vaughn R. Larson

Sept. 12, 2024

Former Guard engineers reflect on legacy built on community improvements

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — A Wisconsin Army National Guard engineer unit’s alumni recall how they applied their expertise to community projects to keep their skills sharp.