Wisconsin National Guard

The Wisconsin National Guard was established in 1837, originally as a territorial militia to provide defense and maintain order in the Wisconsin Territory. It has since served in every major U.S. conflict, including the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and more recent deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. The Guard consists of both Army and Air National Guard components, providing disaster response and homeland security within the state. Today, the Wisconsin National Guard continues its dual mission of serving the state of Wisconsin and supporting national defense efforts around the world.