April 16, 2026

Presidio Endeavor sharpens Wisconsin National Guard Readiness

ARCADIA, Wis. – Soldiers assigned to the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operating Facility at Camp Douglas conducted small unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, training at the Arcadia Armory April 1.The training marked the organization’s first use of statewide Class G airspace that was recently authorized by the Federal

March 23, 2026

Wisconsin Guard Sharpens Readiness During Presidio Endeavor Wargame

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs hosted the National Guard’s Presidio Endeavor wargame at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, March 11-12.The inaugural event brought together participants from the Wisconsin National Guard’s joint Army and Air staffs, Wisconsin Emergency Management, U.S. Northern Command and the National

Feb. 24, 2026

Wisconsin’s critical infrastructure partners focus on statewide readiness

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs hosted the biennial natural gas and electric public-private partnership meeting Feb. 20, at Joint Force Headquarters on Madison’s northeast side.The meeting between representatives from natural gas and electric utilities, Wisconsin Emergency Management, and the Wisconsin National Guard focused on

Feb. 12, 2026

Wisconsin Air National Guard welcomes new commander

MADISON, Wis. — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Bart Van Roo, former director of strategic plans and operations for the State of Wisconsin, assumed command of the Wisconsin Air National Guard during a change of command ceremony at Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin, Jan. 7, 2026.

Feb. 10, 2026

Wisconsin signal Soldiers train for today's emergencies and tomorrow's battlefield

CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. — Over 100 Wisconsin Army National Guardsmen assigned to multiple major subordinate commands gathered at Camp Douglas last weekend for a combined signal exercise hosted by the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team S6.Training for the Signal Corps Soldiers focused on the complex communications environments they are likely to encounter during state

Dec. 20, 2025

Class 55 graduates from Wisconsin Challenge Academy

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisc. — A corps of 105 Wisconsin youth became the Wisconsin Challenge Academy’s 55th graduating class Dec. 20, following a formal ceremony at Lincoln High School.The academy is a part of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program based at Fort McCoy, which introduces at-risk youth to the values, skills, education and self-discipline required to succeed as