128 ARW Hosts 30th Annual Milwaukee Civic Dinner Dance

The 30th anniversary of the Milwaukee Civic Dinner Dance was held on Thursday, May 13, 2010, at the 128th Air Refueling Wing's inspection hangar at Gen. Mitchell International Airport.Approximately 400 people were in attendance, including military members from throughout Wisconsin, elected state and

Milwaukee Air Guard Unit Receives Hall of Fame Award

The 128th Air Refueling Wing was introduced into the Hall of Fame of the Kiwanis Club of Milwaukee on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, during a luncheon ceremony at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center.The Kiwanis Club recognized the 128 ARW for its continuing contributions toward the defense of the

128 ARW Security Forces Train as They Fight

 Five calm Airmen huddled together in the spring morning air. Weapons in hand, the Airmen discussed their objective: to recon various points on the perimeter of Gen. Mitchell International Airport.Their plan made, the five Airmen moved with caution and experience. They were expecting resistance

Tailor Made - Hans Billerbeck

If you are one of the 900-plus Airmen stationed at Milwaukee's 128th Air Refueling Wing, chances are you've been issued your four sets of the new Airman Battle Uniform. Chances are you've also been issued the requisite stripes, name tapes and "U.S. AIR FORCE" tapes for these new uniforms.But before

128 ARW Airmen Prepare for New Fitness Standards

Airmen from the 128th Air Refueling Wing gathered at the Cudahy High School on Saturday, April 10, 2010, to perform their annual physical fitness test.Tech. Sgt. Amy Auxier, a 128 ARW services fitness program manager, said the physical fitness program is designed to "promote a healthy lifestyle, for

Hope Springs Eternal

This is an absolutely amazing time of year. Things are warming up. The birds are out and singing again. Trees are budding. The grass is greening up. Occasionally the aroma of charcoal wafts through the air, bringing with it the sweet scent of big juicy chunks of meat (insert your favorite variety

The 128th ARW thanks the Milwaukee Admirals

Air Force Sergeants Association auxiliary chapter visits 128 ARW

There was something different about Sijan Hall this drill weekend, and it didn't involve the food.Home-made snacks, along with various items involved in a silent auction, were arranged on several tables throughout the central corridor of the dining facility.Members of auxiliary chapter 851 of the

Part of the Family

One of the greatest parts of being a Chaplain is getting to know some amazing people. In the seven months I've been a part of the 128th, I've been able to get around to different offices and shops and get to know some of you, the men and women that make this wing great. But often it seems a little

128 ARW conducts emergency response exercise

 As the sun rose on a chilly Saturday morning in March, two security forces team members paid vigilant attention at the front gate of the Gen. Mitchell Air National Guard base.A silent procession of three emergency response vehicles was outbound from the base. The veneer of professionalism was