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Brig. Gen. David May, Adjutant General for Air, Wisconsin National Guard, passes the wing guidon to Col. Charles Merkel as he takes command of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, here at Milwaukee Mitchell Airfield, Feb. 3, 2024. The passing of colors from an outgoing commander to an incoming one ensures the unit and its Airmen are never without official leadership, a continuation of trust. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Cynthia Yang)

Feb. 13, 2024

New commander takes charge of Wisconsin Air Guard refueling wing

Col. Charles Merkel assumes command of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing from Col. Adria Zuccaro

Employees with Traut Companies install drill casing during a remedial investigation into the presence of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances at Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin, Dec. 12, 2023. The investigation marks the second major step in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act process which will guide the mitigation of PFAS compounds on and around the Air National Guard installation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Isabella Jansen)

Jan. 31, 2024

Wisconsin Guard fighter wing installs permanent PFAS monitoring wells

The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing collecting environmental sampling data to help PFAS remediation effort

From 1200 on the 17th through 1200 on the 18th of January, Soldiers with Company A, 2-127, 32nd IBCT, utilized the High Risk Entry Facility and grounds at Camp Douglas to train and perfect their urban operations in preparation for JRTC 2024. (32nd IBCT photo by Staff Sgt. Kati Volkman / released)

Jan. 26, 2024

Wisconsin Guard Soldiers fight elements in urban operations training

Wisconsin Army National Guard infantry company hones urban operation skills ahead of JRTC rotation.

The Wisconsin National Guard’s 54th Civil Support Team provided specialized assistance to local first responders in Beloit, Wis., Jan. 12 by monitoring the air at the site of a fire at a tire recycling facility. Wisconsin National Guard photo

Jan. 16, 2024

Wisconsin Guard’s civil support team supports emergency response efforts in Beloit

Wisconsin National Guard unit provides specialized support to fire incident in Beloit.

Eight members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment left Wisconsin in May 2023 for a deployment to the Baltic region of Europe in support of Operation European Assure, Deter, Reinforce. Pictured are, left to right: Staff Sgt. Oscar Gollaz, Capt. H. Howey, unit commander Maj. Joe Trovato, Capt. Daniel Yarnall, Sgt. Cesar Salazar Jr, 1st Sgt. Alexandria Hughes, Sgt. 1st Class Bridget Vian and Sgt. Alex Soliday. 112t Mobile Public Affairs Detachment photo

Jan. 10, 2024

Wisconsin Army Guard unit nears end of Baltic deployment

Wisconsin National Guard public affairs professionals wrapping up Eastern European deployment.

Wisconsin Challenge Academy Director Joni Mathews addresses 98 cadets from 33 Wisconsin counties during a graduation ceremony Dec. 16 at Baraboo High School in Baraboo, Wis. Challenge Academy reshapes the lives of 16-to-18-year-olds at risk of not graduating from high school. It uses a structured, military-style environment and state-certified teachers and counselors to build Cadets’ academic abilities, character, self-confidence, and personal discipline. Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs photo by Thomas Beckman

Dec. 19, 2023

Latest class of Challenge Academy cadets step into future

BARABOO, Wisc. — The Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy graduated 98 cadets from its 51st class.

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