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  • Change of Command in Operations Group

    Col. James Locke assumed command of the 128th Air Refueling Wing Operations Group at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2011, at Gen. Mitchell International Airport here. Col. Locke, who formerly commanded the 128 ARW Maintenance Group, gained command from Col. Michael Mayo, who is now the vice

  • Maintenance Group Receives New Commander

    The 128th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Group conducted a change-of-command ceremony at Gen. Mitchell International Airport here on Saturday, February 5, 2011.Col. James Locke, the out-going commander, relinquished command of the maintenance group to his successor, Lt. Col. Daniel S. Yenchesky, at

  • Coat Drive Collects Over 100 Winter Jackets

    Tech. Sgt. Chance Biller, an air cargo specialist with the 128th Air Refueling Wing's small air terminal, teamed up with Fox 6 News' Chief Meteorologist Vince Condella to collect winter coats during 2010's Operation Winter Warmth. Condella's own program, Coats for Kids, is now in its 26th year.

  • Local Group Donates Replica Aircraft Models to 128th Air Refueling Wing

    Eight members of the Richard I. Bong Chapter of the International Plastic Model Society visited the 128th Air Refueling Wing here on Saturday, January 8, 2011, to donate 11 replica models of aircraft flown throughout the Wing's history.The local IPMS chapter was approached by Col. Ted Metzgar,

  • A Spiritual New Year

    The beginning of a new year is a great time to start new things. Lots of people make New Year's resolutions in an effort to improve themselves as people. Often, these resolutions are related to physical health. People frequently begin diets and exercise plans as part of their New Year's resolutions.

  • Without FAITH it is impossible to please Him

    "Without FAITH it is impossible to please Him" Hebrews 11:16To My Dear Deployed Brothers and Sisters from our 128th Family:It is with my deepest heartfelt appreciation for you and what you do that I send you my blessing and greeting. Where ever you are now deployed please know and remember how much

  • Holiday message from the Adjutant General of Wisconsin

    Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays. As you would expect in a nation as diverse as ours, the holiday season is many things to many people. Many celebrate Christmas and this is our national holiday, while others look forward to Hanukkah and the festival of lights. For some, the celebration is about

  • Wisconsin National Guard Commander Commends 128 ARW

    Brig. Gen. Donald P. Dunbar, Adjutant General for the State of Wisconsin, spoke to the Airmen of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee's Air Guard Unit, Sunday morning of their December Unit Training Assembly."It's like coming home; it's great to see everyone" Dunbar said about the Milwaukee Air

  • 128 ARW Airman, Family Program Hosts Holiday Party

    The 128th Air Refueling Wing's Airman and Family Readiness Program hosted a base-wide holiday party at Gen. Mitchell International Airport on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010."The 128th's holiday party brings people together," said Elaine Schachelmayer, the AFRP manager. She went on to say that the event was