U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Branch
U.S. Air Force
Service Years
2008 - Present
115th Fighter Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 115th Fighter Wing, based at Truax Field Air National Guard Base in Madison, Wisconsin, is a unit of the Wisconsin Air National Guard. Established in 1948, the unit originally flew fighter and reconnaissance missions and has transitioned through various aircraft, including the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The 115th has supported both federal missions, such as Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, and state responses to emergencies and natural disasters. Continuously modernizing, the wing is slated to receive the F-35A Lightning II, enhancing its capabilities in both national defense and global operations.
128th Air National Guard
U.S. Air Force
The 128th Air National Guard, officially known as the 128th Air Refueling Wing, is based at General Mitchell Air National Guard Base in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in 1947, the unit originally served as a fighter group before transitioning to air refueling missions in the 1960s. Throughout its history, the 128th has provided critical aerial refueling support for U.S. and allied aircraft during major operations, including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. The unit operates KC-135 Stratotankers, ensuring global mobility and sustained air operations for the United States Air Force and its partners.