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128th Air Refueling Wing Command Jet’s newest tail design features a stein to represent the unit’s nickname, “Brewcity Tankers,” General Mitchell Air National Guard Base, Milwaukee, WI, July 1, 2025. The design honors Milwaukee’s brewing heritage and reflects the pride and identity of the Airmen who serve at the unit. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Cynthia Yang, 128th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Specialist)

July 2, 2025

128th Air Refueling Wing Unveils Command Jet’s New Heritage Design

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The 128th Air Refueling Wing unveiled a KC-135 Stratotanker Command Jet featuring a heritage design that reflects the unit’s pride and the history of Milwaukee City, at General Mitchell Air National Guard Base, July 1, 2025.

Wisconsin National Guard Airmen with the 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron and the 115th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron were in Papua New Guinea the week of March 17-22 conducting training alongside the Papua New Guinea Defence Force as part of the State Partnership Program. The airmen are bringing their knowledge and experience to train PNGDF military police and other service members in areas such as crowd control, compliance techniques, physical security, and electronic security. Wisconsin National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kati Volkman

April 18, 2024

Wisconsin Air Guard conduct security training with Papua New Guinea counterparts

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Security Forces Squadron members train alongside Papua New Guinea Defence Force military police on security tasks.

April 8, 2024

Wisconsin Air Guard names Outstanding Airmen of Year

The Wisconsin Air National Guard names its outstanding Airman, Noncommissioned Officer, Senior Noncommissioned Officer, First Sergeant and Officer of the Year.

Senior Airman Margaret A. Miller receives a coin from Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director, Air National Guard, at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 3, 2024. Miller is a part of the 128th ARW medical group and was recognized for exceptional personnel processing that ensured maximum Airmen readiness across the wing.

March 8, 2024

Air National Guard Director visits the 128th Air Refueling Wing

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — The Director of the Air National Guard, Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, and his spouse, Dianne Loh, visited the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 3, 2024, for flight simulator training and a tour of Wisconsin’s Air National Guard units.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Olejarz, 128th Civil Engineer senior enlisted leader, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony held at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, Feb. 4, 2024. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for meritorious service in a combat zone.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Lauren Kmiec)

March 6, 2024

Chief Master Sergeant David Olejarz honored with Bronze Star Medal for exceptional service in Iraq

Chief Master Sergeant David M. Olejarz was presented the Bronze Star Medal Feb. 4, 2024, for his exemplary leadership and meritorious service during his deployment in Iraq.