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Mark Helminski, center, outdoor educator for the University of Wisconsin's Upham Woods Outdoor Education Center accompanies Wisconsin National Guard youth as they canoe up a segment of the Wisconsin River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, July 30, 2025, during the Wisconsin National Guard's Epic Journey High Adventure Camp. The four day, three night Wisconsin River excursion hosted by the organization’s Joint Wellness & Resilience Directorate provided an opportunity for the youth to sharpen their canoeing and camping skills while focusing on personal resilience techniques. (U.S. National Guard photo by Paul Gorman)

Aug. 6, 2025

National Guard youth embark on Epic Journey

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wisc. — Seven military teens challenged themselves mentally and physically during the Wisconsin National Guard’s Epic Journey High Adventure Camp July 28-31.The four-day, three-night Wisconsin River excursion hosted by the Guard’s Joint Wellness and Resilience Directorate (J-9) provided an opportunity for the youth to sharpen their canoeing and camping

Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen demonstrate UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters amid a dramactic display of Pyrotechnics.

July 30, 2025

Wisconsin National Guard Showcases Guard Mission at AirVenture

OSHKOSH, Wis. - Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen offered more than 690,000 guests from 80 countries a first-hand look at the mission of the National Guard during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2025 AirVenture July 21-27.Guard members conducted multiple public forums to introduce attendees to various aspects of military service;

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

Lt. Col. Nathan Bennington receives the colors of the 426t Regiment from Brig. Gen. Matthew Strub, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Army, during a formal change of command ceremony Oct. 14 at the Wisconsin Military Academy, Fort McCoy, Wis.

Oct. 17, 2023 Oct. 17, 2023

New leader takes charge of Wisconsin Army Guard training regiment

FORT MCCOY, Wis. — Wisconsin National Guard continues strong leadership of vital training organization.

Petty Officer Tivurmei Erengi and Able Seaman Jeremy Magea — Maritime Element members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force — discuss different ordnance materials with a U.S. Air Force EOD technician during an Advanced EOD Conventional Course at Camp Ripley Training Center in Little Falls, Minn.

Oct. 12, 2023 Oct. 12, 2023

Latest exchange could make lasting impact in State Partnership Program

Camp Ripley, Minn. — Wisconsin National Guard, Papua New Guinea EOD technicians train together in subject matter expert exchange.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from across the Air National Guard, Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Navy and Wisconsin National Guard state partners from Papua New Guinea conduct lodged projectile training at Camp Ripley Training Center, Minnesota, Sept. 21, 2023. The Advanced EOD Conventional Course provided experience, validation and confidence in using EOD tools and procedures.

Oct. 10, 2023 Oct. 11, 2023

148th Fighter Wing EOD Flight Hosts Validation Course

Camp Ripley, Minn. — CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. - The 148th Fighter Wing Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight created and hosted an advanced conventional course for 30 technicians at the Minnesota National Guard’s Camp Ripley Training Center Sept. 18-22. The course focused on five lines of effort: restoring readiness, investing in technology, driving innovation, developing and