May 8, 2026

Wisconsin Air National Guard welcomes new senior enlisted leader

MADISON, Wis. – Chief Master Sgt. Michael Alvarez became the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s ninth command chief master sergeant during a change of responsibility ceremony at the state’s joint force headquarters facility May 3.Alvarez replaced Chief Master Sgt. Chad Workman, the state command chief since April 2023, who was selected to transition

April 16, 2026

Increased Airspace Enhances Wisconsin National Guard Training

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