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Members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and Milwaukee-area law enforcement coordinate their plans during an April 5 training exercise at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in West Allis. Soldiers took turns training in a reaction force role in support of local law enforcement as well as portraying looters and rioters. This type of training addresses communication skills between agencies and improves understanding and collaboration between local law enforcement and the Wisconsin National Guard. Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs photo by Vaughn R. Larson

April 26, 2024

Wisconsin Guard, law enforcement team up for public safety training

The Wisconsin National Guard Reaction Force and law enforcement officers worked on collaborative response to looting, rioting scenarios.

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.

Brig. Gen. David May, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Air, speaks during an April 2 kickoff event commemorating Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in the Wisconsin National Guard. As part of the event, a proclamation was read aloud and a large copy of the proclamation was signed. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Forging Forward with Change” and reflects the work required to cultivate a culture in which everyone plays an active role in identifying and preventing sexual misconduct. Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs photo by Vaughn R. Larson

April 15, 2024

Wisconsin Guard vows to forge forward with change during sexual assault awareness and prevention month

Wisconsin National Guard announces theme of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Gov. Tony Evers signs legislation into law changing the Wisconsin National Guard tuition grant program April 14 at his office in the state capitol. Under the changes, the Department of Military Affairs pays participating universities directly at the beginning of the semester, rather than reimbursing National Guard students at the end of each semester. Other changes include when students can apply for the grant and how satisfactory academic progress is determined. Greg Anderson photo

April 10, 2024

Helpful change to Guard tuition grant program takes effect this summer

A state program that reimburses Wisconsin National Guard members for college tuition now pays tuition upfront.

Outstanding Airmen of the year 2024

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.

Attendees of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's first ever Women's Symposium pose together for a photo during a break, March 29, 2024. The events focus was on reinforcing the organization's commitment to gender equality and empowering leaders, women, and allies to advocate for one another. (U.S. National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Peck)

April 5, 2024

Wisconsin Army National Guard hosts inaugural Women’s Symposium

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard hosted its first Women’s Symposium on March 29 — an event aimed at reinforcing the organization's commitment to gender equality and empowering leaders, women and allies to advocate for one another.Held in the Mitby Theater at Madison College, over 150 military personnel, civilians and community members interested

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