Wisconsin Army National Guard Officer Recruiting

10/01/2025

Summer 2025 brought big milestones — congratulations to all of our new officer commissions! 🎉🇺🇸 Not every moment was captured, but every achievement is celebrated. We’re proud of each and every one of you stepping forward to lead.

07/07/2025

🎖️ Congratulations to our newest Warrant Officer! 🫡
Please help us celebrate WO1 Lonsdorf on officially joining into the Warrant Officer Corps! 💼⚔️
Warrant Officers are the Army’s technical experts and trusted leaders and WO1 Lonsdorf is ready to take on the challenge.

Welcome to the Corps! 🇺🇸👏

05/28/2025

After years of dedication and discipline, these cadets are now commissioned officers in the Army National Guard. 💪🎖️🇺🇸 Mission ready. Future focused. 🫡🔥

05/14/2025

Watching these candidates go from cadets to 2LTs at the UW-Madison ROTC Ceremony was truly inspiring. Honored to have MG Strub as our guest speaker, his career of service and leadership set the tone for a powerful transition. These new officers are more than ready to lead and make a difference.

05/02/2025

Golden Eagle BN cadets had the opportunity to visit a GEB alumnus this weekend out on the airfield. Featured in the photo are all current — and soon-to-be — WIARNG SMP cadets proudly practicing their signature “aviator hands-in-pockets” stance. Great to see future leaders connecting with those who’ve paved the way! 🇺🇸🚁

04/07/2025

Seven New Officers. One Mission. Infinite Possibilities.

Big congratulations to the newest leaders in the Wisconsin Army National Guard! Smith, Hintze, Hetchler, Hansen, Kreuser, Agner, Dumke—you’ve taken the first step in an incredible journey. Now it’s time to lead, inspire, and make an impact. 🇺🇸

03/08/2025

The UW-Whitewater ROTC Dining Out was a night to remember as cadets and their dates shared dinner with ROTC cadre SFC Sullivan and SFC Cantley. The evening was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and morale-boosting traditions, highlighted by the infamous nonalcoholic Grog Bowl—a unique concoction of Pepsi, milk, tomato juice, and protein powder! CPT Kenny, Officer Strength Manager from the Wisconsin Army National Guard, served as the guest speaker, sharing leadership lessons and valuable advice for the cadets as they prepare for their future careers.

03/02/2025

🚁 Exploring Army Aviation! 🚁

CDT Bissen (Northwoods Battalion ROTC) and CDT Christensen (Golden Eagle Battalion ROTC) took the initiative to visit the 147th Aviation Battalion flight facility, where they toured the UH-60 Black Hawk and learned about the path to becoming an Aviator in the WIARNG.

Big thanks to CPT Litts for leading the tour and sharing insights on Army Aviation opportunities!

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? 🚁🇺🇸

02/28/2025

💥 February Mission Complete! 💥

Six new officers just stepped up to lead in the Wisconsin Army National Guard! Palutke, Vidales, Ketchman, Stoppenbach, Pittman, and Liu—your leadership journey starts now. Time to make an impact!

02/28/2025

2LT Alexander Hansen, who commissioned through Federal OCS last year, nominated Derek Hackl for the ESGR Patriot Award, recognizing his support for Guard and Reserve employees.

Lieutenant Alexander Hansen of HHC 1-128th Infantry, Wisconsin Army National Guard nominated Derek Hackl, President of JK HACKL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE, INC of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award.

Wisconsin ESGR Representative David Melby presented the award to Derek on January 17. Derek signed a Statement of Support for JK Hackl employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.

The Patriot Award is given to patriotic employers for contributing to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force.

Wisconsin National Guard
Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs

02/23/2025

02/21/2025

📢 January Officer Accessions – Catching Up on Big Wins! 🎉

This post is long overdue, but we couldn’t go without recognizing the seven new officers who joined the Wisconsin Army National Guard in January! Please join us in congratulating:

⭐ CPT Peterson
⭐ 2LT Meyer
⭐ 2LT Martinek
⭐ 2LT Shorthill
⭐ CPT Curtis
⭐ 2LT Llewelyn
⭐ CPT Gillcrist