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U.S. Airmen assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard attend the state’s deputy adjutant general for Air change of command ceremony Feb. 7, at Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin. During the event, Brig. Gen. Bart Van Roo, former director of strategic plans and operations for the state of Wisconsin, assumed responsibility for more than 2,300 personnel serving in two flying wings and a combat readiness training center, and will serve as chief advisor to the adjutant general on all aspects of Wisconsin Air National Guard operations. (U.S. National Guard photo by Paul Gorman)

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.

U.S. Army Spc. Jack Kemp, a network communication systems specialist assigned to the 173rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, Wisconsin Army National Guard, trains 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team signal specialists to operate a satellite transportable terminal during a combined signal exercise at Camp Douglas in Central Wisconsin, Jan. 31, 2026. The annual exercise, hosted by the 32nd IBCT S6, included more than 100 signal Soldiers from multiple major subordinate commands and focused on the complex communications environments they are likely to encounter during state emergencies and future wars. (U.S. National Guard photo by Paul Gorman)

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

Cadets conduct a drill team demonstration for their graduating class.

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

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers speaks to deploying members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery Regiment and their families during a formal send-off ceremony in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Nov. 30, 2025. Soldiers assigned to the regiment's headquarters battery were recognized during the ceremony before departing to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to provide High Mobility Artillery Rocket System capabilities and work alongside their strategic partners in the region. (U.S. National Guard photo by Paul Gorman)

Dec. 2, 2025

Wisconsin Soldiers begin year-long Middle East mobilization

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — Despite inclement winter weather, more than 400 Wisconsin Army National Guardsmen received a formal send-off Nov. 30, before departing for a year-long mobilization to the Middle East.Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery Regiment and 108th Forward Support Company will provide High Mobility Artillery Rocket System

Retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Rafael Conde and retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 David Molitor are joined by prior Wisconsin Army National Guard Hall of Honor recipients following their induction ceremony at the Department of Military Affairs facility in Madison, Wisconsin, Nov. 1, 2025. The Hall of Honor program was established in 2000 to recognize Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers who have distinguished themselves through exceptional achievement and devotion to duty, significantly contributing to the enduring legacy of the organization. (U.S. National Guard photo by Paul Gorman)

Nov. 18, 2025

Wisconsin Soldiers inducted into Hall of Honor

MADISON, Wis. — Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Rafael Conde and retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 David Molitor became the latest inductees into the Wisconsin Army National Guard Hall of Honor Nov. 1, during an induction ceremony at the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs in Madison.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Edward Wick, a munitions controller with the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, receives the 2024 1st. Lt. Thomas E. Wortham IV Achievement Award from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew J. Strub, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, at Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin, Sept. 11, 2025. Wick received the award for excellence in his community and his military service through mentorship and commitment to others. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Olivia Sherman)

Sept. 16, 2025

Manitowoc Airman receives Wortham Achievement Award

MADISON, Wisc. — Tech. Sgt. Edward Wick, a munitions controller assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing, was presented the 2024 1st. Lt. Thomas E. Wortham IV Achievement Award during a ceremony at Truax Field Sept. 11.The award is presented annually to the Wisconsin National Guardsman who best represents the concept of citizen-Soldier or