128th Air Refueling Wing News

128th Air Refueling Wing Unveils New Main Gate

Staff Sgt. Joshua Halverson — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT

The 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new front gate complex at their location at General Mitchell Airfield, Milwaukee, Dec. 10.

128th Air Refueling Wing Assumption of Command

MSgt Kellen Kroening — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 17:31:00 GMT

The 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, welcomed Col. Adria Zuccaro as the new wing commander during an assumption of command ceremony here Sep. 12, 2020.

128 ARW Airmen Activated to Work Mobile Testing Sites

SrA Jaclyn Sommers — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:30:00 GMT

Airmen from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, are being activated to work at mobile testing and specimen collection sites in support of the battle against COVID-19 throughout Wisconsin starting May 1, 2020.

Prioritizing the Health of the Force

MSgt. Kellen Kroening — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:37:37 GMT

The 128th Air Refueling Wing hosted the Bi-Annual Community Commanders Call on behalf of Zablocki Veterans Affairs and Milwaukee Vet Center 12 Nov. 2019 at Sijan Hall, General Mitchell Air National Guard Base.

128th Communications Flight Change of Command

Jaclyn Sommers — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Lieutenant Col. Jeannie Jeanetta took command of the 128th Communications Flight during a change of command ceremony October 6, 2019, at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisc.

Support Helps the Deployed

SMSgt Kristen Stanley — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 19:41:00 GMT

A recent welcome home celebration held at the 128th Air Refueling Wing on Sunday, Oct. 14 highlighted the role the National Guard’s support network plays while service members are deployed.

Know Your Military: 128 ARW Fire Department

Master Sgt. Kellen Kroening — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:53:00 GMT

The role of a fire protection specialist at the 128th Air Refueling Wing could require fighting a forest fire in northern California, battling a hazardous material fire on an Air Force base overseas, or even controlling a burning home in one of the neighborhoods of a surrounding community. The main mission is to prevent the loss of life and property from fire. To do that, this unit’s Airmen and civilian firefighters must train for an array of situations in many different environments.

ANG director and senior enlisted leader visit 128 ARW in Wisconsin

Story by Staff Sgt. Morgan Lipinski — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 20:07:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, the director of the Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald C.

Have you helped a perpetrator commit sexual assault?

Senior Airman Morgan Lipinski — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 20:21:00 GMT

You are a good person. You are hard working. You stay true to your word. You help others when you can. Why would you allow a perpetrator to commit sexual assault?

Know Your Military: Master Sgt. Chance Biller

Master Sgt. Kellen Kroening — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Lead, follow, or get out of the way! This is a phrase often used in the military to accentuate the need for our leaders to pilot us to victory. It also offers opportunity for our Airmen to step up in throes battle and take hold of a situation so that others may fall in line to support. MSgt Chance Biller has taken this to heart and is leading the effort to battle the stigmatism surrounding mental health in the military. Biller has made the choice to speak openly about his struggle with mental health, and has become an advocate for others struggling to seek help through the numerous support resources the military offers. The following is a transcription of an interview with Biller on Mar. 14, 2018.

Know Your Military: 2nd Lt. Melissa Childs

Master Sgt. Kellen Kroening — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT

2nd Lt. Melissa Childs carries herself with a quiet confidence, and what appears to be an endless reserve for patience. This seems to be a requirement for her very demanding position as the executive officer for the wing headquarters office. A position normally reserved for field grade officers, Childs was selected for the position after serving as an Equal Opportunity officer for less than a year. In a month that celebrates our Nation’s African American history, it is fitting that our first “Know Your Military” series subject is one of our finest junior officers and the first black female officer to serve at the 128th Air Refueling Wing in over a decade. The following is a transcription of an interview with Childs on Feb. 27, 2018.

What it Means to be a 128 ARW Wingman

Senior Airman Morgan Lipinski — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Along with the Air Force core values- "Integrity First, Service before Self, and Excellence in All We Do"- being a good wingman is a key characteristic of any Airman. From the start of Basic Military Training, Airmen are taught to look out for one another as comrades and equals, wherever and whenever.

Won't be home for Christmas

Master Sgt. Kellen Kroening — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:53:00 GMT

Like the song says, 'there's no place like home for the holidays" but for many service members this is not an option. Many of them will be deployed and away from home. They won't pick out a tree and decorate it with their children, they won't come together with their friends and families for a celebration dinner and they won't be opening presents underneath the tree.

When duty calls: 128 ARW Airmen honored at deployment send-off ceremony

Senior Airman Morgan Lipinski — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 14:46:00 GMT

The 128th Air Refueling Wing honored deploying Airmen during a send-off ceremony held at General Mitchell Airfield in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dec. 2, 2017.

Fast-response exercise fine-tunes Airmen’s capabilities

Senior Airman Morgan Lipinski — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 22:11:00 GMT

The 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, conducted a generation exercise at General Mitchel Airfield November 4-5, 2017.

Command Chief Bacik passes on legacy

Senior Airman Morgan Lipinski — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 20:39:00 GMT

Command Chief Master Sgt. Connie Bacik relinquished her position as the 128th Air Refueling Wing command chief master sergeant during a change of authority ceremony here Oct. 14, 2017.

128 ARW Recognized for Exceptional Performance

Master Sgt. Kellen Kroening — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 20:26:00 GMT

The 128th Air Refueling Wing was honored by two military associations for their outstanding service this past year.

Active shooter exercise tests 128 ARW

Senior Master Sgt. Kristen Stanley — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:16:00 GMT

Service members and staff of the 128th Air Refueling Squadron conducted an active shooter exercise during their regular scheduled drill weekend at Milwaukee, Wisc., Aug. 12, 2017.

Training With A Purpose

Master Sgt. Kellen W. Kroening — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 22:19:00 GMT

Members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, Milwaukee, along with members

Connecting to the Past, Creating a New Legacy

Master Sgt. Kellen W. Kroening — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:51:18 GMT

On a cool rainy, overcast day in September, Staff Sgt. Roby Luckett finds himself immersed in a