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  • Memorial Day message from the Adjutant General of Wisconsin

    Gov. Scott Walker, our commander in chief and a history buff, has often recalled the patriotism, devotion and sacrifice of Wisconsin residents in the early years of her statehood, when more than 90,000 volunteered to fight for the preservation of the union in the Civil War. Wisconsin Soldiers took

  • Air Force safety officials launch Critical Days of Summer website

    May 25th marks the first day of the Critical Days of Summer safety campaign. The summer is a welcome time of year marked by warmer weather and increased participation in outdoor activities. Unfortunately, it's historically the time of year when the Air Force experiences disproportionately more

  • Air Guard's first F-35 Lightning II pilots ready to take flight, make history

    When military aviators of the future look back at the beginnings of the F-35 Lightning II program, they may see the names of two Florida National Guard pilots listed among the first to fly the Air Force's fifth-generation fighter jet.Air Force Lt. Col. Randal Efferson and Air Force Maj. Jay Spohn

  • One Year Ago: Joplin and LaCrosse Tornadoes

    Anniversary is a reminder to "Listen, Act and Live!" May 22, 2011... two tornadoes strike on the same day. One hits LaCrosse Wisconsin packing winds of up to 120 mph on the city's south side. Fortunately no lives were lost. But the stormed caused millions of dollars in damage. The other tornado

  • Commentary: Developing mental toughness

    The Department of Defense and the U.S. Air Force has invested millions of dollars and manpower hours into preparing warriors for the stress and mental fatigue of deployment. The Air Force uses a program called Landing Gear to help Airman understand and cope with the mental and physical strains of

  • Commentary: They are ALL your Airmen!

    How many times have you heard someone say, "That senior airman's not wearing his hat in the parking lot." Or "That tech sergeant just ran inside because reveille is about to sound."? I bet at some point, a comment was made similar to, "I wonder who his supervisor is?" Or maybe, "Master Sgt. Smith is

  • Remember who we are and what we stand for

    I want to address a topic that applies to the entire Wisconsin National Guard, but especially to commissioned and noncommissioned leaders.This recent memo from Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is a timely reminder of our responsibilities to those we serve. Since 1839, the Wisconsin National Guard

  • Military Spouse Appreciation Day -- supporting those who support us

    Military spouses are a constant and silent force standing behind countless Soldiers, Coast Guard, Sailors, Airmen and Marines. They bear the burdens of separation, anxiety and devotion to duty year after year; often in silence, often unrecognized, but always with love and support.Friday is Military

  • Air Force veteran speaks out on suicide prevention

    Suicide rates are constantly on the minds of Air Force senior leaders.An Air Force veteran talked with senior leaders, officer and enlisted, from across Air Combat Command regarding suicide and prevention methods during a recent conference at Langley Air Force Base, Va.Belinda G. Moss, a 17-year Air

  • New guide helps Airmen, families navigate social media

    Airmen and families have a new resource at their fingertips with the recent release of an updated and revised social media guide by the Air Force Public Affairs Agency in San Antonio, Texas.The guide features sections geared toward all Total Force members and their families as well as Air Force