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  • JAG superintendent receives 2 high-level assignments

    Senior Master Sgt. Jo-Ann Decker, Superintendent for the Judge Advocate General's (JAG) office at the 128 Air Refueling Wing here, recently accepted a national-level position as the Senior Paralegal for JAG's Legal Information Systems. One day after Decker assumed her Senior Paralegal duties, she

  • New Commander, Same Mission

    Col. Edward E. 'Ted' Metzgar was formally recognized as the commander of the 128th Air Refueling Wing on March 7, 2009, during a change of command ceremony held at General Mitchell Air Field. Metzgar was preceded by Col. Murry Mitten, who moved to Joint Force Headquarters in Madison as the Chief of

  • 128th ARW Boom Operator goes above and beyond the call of duty

    He heard a young voice scream from inside the smoke-filled room. Acting quickly, he pulled his mask on and called out for the trapped person. There was no response. His mind made up, he moved into the bed room. Debris cluttered the floor, and smoke effectively made him blind. Using touch alone, he

  • Remembering Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice

    Members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing gathered at General Mitchell Air Guard Station on the morning of Dec. 10, 2008, in remembrance of the six Guardsmen who lost their lives here 15 years ago. The memorial service included speeches from Col. Murry Mitten and Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Phillip Boeve. An

  • 128ARW Security Forces in Afghanistan

    Thirty two members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing's Security Forces Squadron deployed to Afghanistan in July from here. The deployment constituted the single largest deployment 128th SFS has seen in recent years, said a security forces representative. Many of the deployed SFS personnel volunteered

  • New Inspector General and IG Office Location at the 128th

    You may have noticed a new face hanging around the Headquarters IG office lately. This smiling face belongs to LtCol Cynthia Pelegrin who assumed the duties of our Inspector General this past October. LtCol Pelegrin has held various flying positions as a KC-135 Instructor Navigator, followed by a 3

  • Civil Engineering in Cuba

    Last year was full of opportunities for the 128th Civil Engineering Squadron. Dual deployments meant double rise and shine for the unit. In both operations they received high praise for the excellent work ethic and dedication to the respective projects. Rise and shine, with great pride they indeed

  • Boots On the Ground

    Thirty two members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing's Security Forces Squadron departed for Afghanistan in early July. This is the squadron's third deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Once in-country, they will be assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron.The