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  • First Lieutenant Mike Koob, an F-16C pilot assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Madison, Wis., answers questions regarding his aircraft during an on-base tour at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, Wis., on Friday, August 27, 2010. The tour involved 48 members of the American Legion National Security Commission and involved other military assets on display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kenneth Pagel / Released)

    American Legion National Security Commission Tours 128th Air Refueling Wing

    Forty-eight members of the American Legion's National Security Commission toured the 128th Air Refueling Wing here on Friday, August 27, 2010, as part of their annual convention.The American Legion members, guided by several Airmen, Soldiers and senior military leaders from throughout Wisconsin, received a tour of a KC-135R Stratotanker, F-16C
  • MILWAUKEE -- Seventeen senior students of the Cudahy High School varsity football team visit the 128th Air Refueling Wing on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, to receive a team photo. The football players posed near a 128 ARW KC-135R Stratotanker for photos that will be used on their team programs during home games. Josh Harrold, the Cudahy Packers quarterback (#12 in the photograph), said, "I feel honored [to have such a photograph taken]. You serve our country, and it's a great thing you do." (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Wilson / Released)

    Milwaukee-Area Varsity Football Team Visits 128 ARW

  • Col. John Putre, the vice commander of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, expresses his support for deploying security forces team members on Tuesday, August 10, 2010. The security forces Airmen were joined by their family members prior to boarding a KC-135R Stratotanker to begin their deployment overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Kuntze / released)

    128 ARW Security Forces Airmen Deploy Overseas

    The 128th Air Refueling Wing deployed 13 security forces team members from here on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.Family members joined the deploying Airmen during the morning hours at the 128 ARW. Col. John Puttre, the vice commander of the 128 ARW, gave a brief farewell speech to the Airmen
  • The metadata from a photo taken by an iPhone gives the exact latitude and longitude of the photo's origin. Such data could be used to the benefit of hostile forces when such photos are taken at deployed locations. Airmen are cautioned to be aware of this breach in security and are advised to avoid placing such photos in public forums.

    Personal Technology in a Deployed Environment

    Technology has brought a sense of connectedness to the world, wherein anything can be shared with anyone by the push of a button. Internet sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, allow service members to share their deployed experiences with friends and family members. Smart phones, such as Research-in-Motion's Blackberry and Apple's iPhone, can
  • Senior Master Sgt. Marlin Mosley, an instructor boom operator for the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, and his wife, Jessica Mosley, stand near the ball field at Miller Park, Milwaukee, on Sunday, July 11, 2010. Sergeant Mosley was recognized during the pre-game of the Brewers' Sunday match for his continuing service to the nation and for his excellent performance during recent deployments.

    Wisconsin Airman Recognized During Brewers Game

    The Milwaukee Brewers recognized Senior Master Sgt. Marlin Mosley, an instructor boom operator and the noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Operations training at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, during the pre-game events of the Sunday, July 11, 2010, baseball game at Miller Park here.Mosley was recognized due to his achievements throughout his
  • President Obama greeted and shook hands with Milwaukee’s Air Guardsmen shortly after landing Wednesday, 30 June 2010.

    Commander In Chief lands at Milwaukee Air Guard Wing

    President Barack Obama made a brief appearance at the 128th Air Refueling Wing today before a scheduled town hall meeting in Racine.Air Force One touched down at General Mitchell International Airport around noon. After briskly departing the aircraft, the president was greeted on the tarmac by Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, Milwaukee Mayor Tom
  • President Barack Obama and Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle head for members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard waiting to meet the President June 30, 2010. The President landed at the 128th in route to a town hall meeting in Racine Wisconsin. (U.S. Air Force Photo by SMSgt Jeff Rohloff/released)

    President visits the 128th

  • Elaine Schachelmayer, the 128th Air Refueling Wing Airman and Family Program manager, (standing left) expresses her support for deploying security forces team members at Sijan Hall, 128 ARW, Milwaukee, WI, on Wed., June 23, 2010. Seventeen 128 ARW security forces team members departed for combat skills training at Fort Dix, NJ, and will continue overseas to their assigned deployment location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Kuntze / Released)

    Milwaukee-based Security Forces Airmen Prepare for Deployment

    Seventeen Airmen assigned to the 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron departed here to attend combat skills training at Fort Dix, NJ, on Wednesday, June 23, 2010.The Airmen received a send-off from their families, Wing senior leadership officials and other security forces team members at Sijan Hall prior to boarding a bus."I'm proud of
  • Master Sgt. Craig DeLorme, a pest management supervisor at the 128th Air Refueling Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron, Milwaukee, WI, shown center, gathers with Brazilian soldiers in a makeshift camp in Haiti. DeLorme deployed to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Feb. 23, 2010, to assist in the international relief effort following a devastating earthquake on Jan. 12, 2010. (photo submitted by Master Sgt. Craig DeLorme)

    Wisconsin Airman Recounts Role in Haiti Relief Effort

    Adversity was an immediate challenge.The day was hot, food was sparse and, as he soon found out, his luggage was someplace in Miami.This is not a recounting of a vacation gone awry. Rather, this is the beginning of a deployment to Haiti in the wake of the devastating earthquake that shook the island nation to its foundations.Master Sgt. Craig
  • Beng Cha, 19, and Adrian Wells, 18, organize sleeping bags under the supervision of Master Sgt. William ‘Bugs’ Moran, the noncommissioned officer-in-charge of war readiness, in the war readiness facility at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Gen. Mitchell International Airport, on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. The 128 ARW hosts Milwaukee-area youth during a seven-week Aviation Careers and Education program designed to give the youths work experience for their future careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Kuntze / Released)

    Milwaukee-Area Students Participate in On-Base Program

    Six Milwaukee-area students are participating in the Aviation Careers and Education program at the 128th Air Refueling Wing here.The ACE program allows students to work alongside the Airmen of the 128 ARW, and it teaches them things that will be beneficial in the civilian workforce, said Master Sgt. William "Bugs" Moran, the noncommissioned
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