WI ANG Hall of Fame Recipient Honored at 128 ARW

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Ludka was inducted into the Wisconsin Air National Guard Hall of Fame during the 34th annual 128th Air Refueling Wing Civic Dinner Dance here on May 15, 2014. Ludka began his military career in 1971 by enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. After six years of serving,

Safer motorcycle operators for the 128 ARW

The 128th Air Refueling Wing's Safety Office hosted its first Motorcycle Operator Training refresher class here on May 17, 2014.To drive motorcycles on base, 128 ARW service members must attend Motorcycle Operator Training classes on the initial level as well as maintaining their training with

128 ARW Hosts ESGR Breakfast with the Boss

The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve sponsored the annual Breakfast with the Boss event here at the 128th Air Refueling Wing on May 12, 2014.The ESGR Breakfast with the Boss event recognizes the civilian employers of guardsmen and reservists for the support and flexibility they give to

128 ARW announces new command chief master sergeant

Chief Master Sgt. Connie M. Bacik was announced as the new command chief master sergeant of the 128th Air Refueling Wing on April 15, 2014.Bacik has been a member of the Wisconsin Air National Guard since 1990. While serving, Bacik has worked as an information management specialist, a production

Wisconsin National Guard leadership visits 128 ARW

Maj. Gen. Donald P. Dunbar, the adjutant general of Wisconsin, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Gregory A. Cullen, the Wisconsin Air National Guard Command Chief, visited the 128th Air Refueling Wing April 6, 2014 here. During their visit to the 128 ARW, Dunbar and Cullen stopped by the 128 ARW Fire

128 ARW MSgt nominated for U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Award

Air Force Master Sgt. Dave E. Coker, the honor guard manager for the 128th Air Refueling Wing, has been nominated for the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Award in the category of Honor Guard Program Manager. Coker has now won in this category at the wing, state, and Air National Guard levels.This award

Warrior Mindset: 128 SFS members conduct tactical vehicle training

As Milwaukee residents drive to their homes on a Friday night after work, they pass an uncommon sight on their route - a convoy of military tactical vehicles on a mission to stay together and get to their destination of the Richard Bong Recreation Area to conduct nighttime driving training.The

Airborne Ambulance: Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Integrates with 128 ARW

Sunday had started like any other drill day for the U.S. Airmen of the 128th Air Refueling Wing. They reported for duty, listened to briefings, and continued their mission. However, one aircrew consisting of a pilot, co-pilot, boom operator and three crew chiefs, would undertake a different mission.

Air Force One and The Air Guard

128 ARW selected as Air National Guard Winner of 2014 Verne Orr Award

The National Guard Bureau announced the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, as the Air National Guard winner of the 2014 Verne Orr Award Jan. 13, 2014.The Air Force Association established this award in honor of former Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr to recognize