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  • The KC-135 Stratotanker: Proof that age is only a number

    Celebrating its service of 60 years in the U.S. Air Force, the KC-135 Stratotanker is a military aircraft that's capabilities and effectiveness have withstood the test of time.In 1957, the U.S. Air Force distributed its first fleet of KC-135s to bases nationwide. On December 7, 1977, the 128th Air

  • 128 CES Airmen activated to assist in state emergency recovery efforts

    The Wisconsin National Guard activated nine personnel from the 128th Air Refueling Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron to state active duty as a part of the recovery response for major flood damage in northwestern Wisconsin.On July 12, 8 to 12 inches of rain fell in a matter of hours across northern

  • 128 ARW SFS marches to remember their fallen comrades

    "Forward harch!" ordered 1st Lt. Patrick Rielly and, on that cue, the marching unit began to step. The Security Forces Squadron Airmen with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, left at dawn June 5, 2016, for a trek that tested their physical and mental strength.The 128 ARW SFS

  • Move with a purpose: 128 ARW mission displays versatility of the KC-135

    The whirlwind of planning and traveling across the world and back in just six days isn't a task that everyone is willing to undertake. But long days and crossing continents, oceans and international datelines are all in the job description for the Airmen whose mission it is to fly, maintain and

  • ANG Command Chief visits 128 ARW, inspires Airmen with key focal points

    Chief Master Sergeant James W. Hotaling, the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard, visited the 128th Air Refueling Wing at General Mitchell International Airport Dec. 5, 2015.During the visit, Hotaling conducted meetings and discussions across the base including focus discussions

  • Religious Support Team recieves TFRSK

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the Religious Support Team with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, received a Fort's U.S.A. Tactical Field Religious Support Kit August 4, 2015.This is the second TFRSK that has been granted to a military installation.The TFRSK is a collapsible,

  • 128 ARW created refueling route saves time and taxpayers’ money

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyson Krug flips several switches on the control panel, sets his chin on the chinrest and waits. At a steady altitude of 25,000 feet, a Canadian forest can be seen rushing past in a blur below. Although a mesmerizing sight, Krug continues to focus his attention solely on

  • Lt. Col. Guch assumes command of 128 ARW Operations Group

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael A. Guch with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, assumed position as the 128th Operations Group commander during a Change of Command ceremony here August 9, 2015.Guch assumed the position from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffrey V. Cashman, who

  • 128 ARW hosts ESGR Boss-lift

    The 128th Air Refueling Wing hosted an Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve Boss-lift here July 14, 2015.This ESGR Boss-lift allowed the civilian employers of National Guard and Reserve service members an opportunity to observe 128 ARW Airmen perform a KC-135R Stratotanker aerial

  • Construction, culture, camaraderie brings 128 ARW CE Airmen to Scotland

    The smell of pine needles and the North Sea was heavy in the air. Sea birds swooped in circles above while the sun shined down on the grassy field. Metal shovels crunching through wet dirt and the hum of idled machinery echoed throughout the opening. With a swipe of a sweaty eyebrow and a sigh of