Wisconsin National Guard mobilizes troops to assist authorities in the wake of severe weather
MILWAUKEE -- Approximately two dozen Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers reported for state active duty Monday, July 22 to assist civil authorities in Langlade County after severe storms resulted in damage to infrastructure and utilities.The National Guard troops were delivering water to distribution points in Langlade County to provide residents with water to flush septic systems and for other purposes.Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Approximately two dozen Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers reported for state active duty Monday, July 22 to assist civil authorities in Langlade County after severe storms resulted in damage to infrastructure and utilities.The National Guard troops were delivering water to distribution points in Langlade County to provide residents with water to flush septic systems and for other purposes.Gov.
US Coast Guard responds to overturned boat in Racine harbor
RACINE -- The U.S. Coast Guard responded to an overturned boat in the Racine Harbor on Saturday afternoon, July 20.Officials tell FOX6 News one man was on board and went into the water.Authorities say the man is expected to be OK.The Racine Fire Department was also called to the scene.
RACINE -- The U.S. Coast Guard responded to an overturned boat in the Racine Harbor on Saturday afternoon, July 20.Officials tell FOX6 News one man was on board and went into the water.Authorities say the man is expected to be OK.The Racine Fire Department was also called to the scene.
Wisconsin National Guard drone crashes near Volk Field
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard is trying to determine how a drone crashed near Volk Field.The Guard issued a news release Thursday, July 18 saying a RQ-7 Shadow drone lost its link to its operator at Volk Field on Wednesday afternoon about two miles northwest of the base during a training exercise.The drone went down into trees south of Interstate 90/94 between Oakdale and Camp Douglas.
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard is trying to determine how a drone crashed near Volk Field.The Guard issued a news release Thursday, July 18 saying a RQ-7 Shadow drone lost its link to its operator at Volk Field on Wednesday afternoon about two miles northwest of the base during a training exercise.The drone went down into trees south of Interstate 90/94 between Oakdale and Camp Douglas.
Wisconsin National Guard plans disaster training exercise
MADISON — People in Monroe and Juneau counties can expect to see more military vehicles on the road and aircraft overhead this week as the Wisconsin National Guard runs a massive disaster training exercise.The exercise, dubbed Patriot North, is set to begin Monday and run through Thursday at Volk Field in Camp Douglas and Fort McCoy in Tomah.The training is designed to help civilian emergency management officials and first responders coordinate with the military in a host of disaster scenarios including high winds, evacuations and a storm surge collapsing buildings and causing mass casualties.The training will involve more than 700 civilians, volunteers and military personnel from more than 20 states.
MADISON — People in Monroe and Juneau counties can expect to see more military vehicles on the road and aircraft overhead this week as the Wisconsin National Guard runs a massive disaster training exercise.The exercise, dubbed Patriot North, is set to begin Monday and run through Thursday at Volk Field in Camp Douglas and Fort McCoy in Tomah.The training is designed to help civilian emergency management officials and first responders coordinate with the military in a host of disaster scenarios including high winds, evacuations and a storm surge collapsing buildings and causing mass casualties.The training will involve more than 700 civilians, volunteers and military personnel from more than 20 states.
Grab a tissue: Young Wisconsin Marine surprises siblings after getting home from leave
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Wisconsin Marine surprised his siblings after getting home from leave on Wednesday, July 3.It was a moment for tissues Jonathan Czaplewski caught his sister and brother a bit off guard while they were out at a restaurant.Meanwhile, on this Fourth of July, Czaplewski was also given a special honor to lead the Milwaukee HOG Chapter in the Wauwatosa Fourth of July parade.Czaplewski is set to be deployed to Okinawa, Japan later this month.
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Wisconsin Marine surprised his siblings after getting home from leave on Wednesday, July 3.It was a moment for tissues Jonathan Czaplewski caught his sister and brother a bit off guard while they were out at a restaurant.Meanwhile, on this Fourth of July, Czaplewski was also given a special honor to lead the Milwaukee HOG Chapter in the Wauwatosa Fourth of July parade.Czaplewski is set to be deployed to Okinawa, Japan later this month.
Man accused of stealing $400K+ sailboat from Sheboygan Yacht Club, described it as 'a beautiful ride'
SHEBOYGAN -- A Sheboygan man is now charged in connection with the theft of a sailboat from the Sheboygan Yacht Club.
SHEBOYGAN -- A Sheboygan man is now charged in connection with the theft of a sailboat from the Sheboygan Yacht Club.
Workers in Menomonee Falls who are visually impaired, pack supply kits for Wisconsin National Guard
MENOMONEE FALLS -- A Menomonee Falls company is serving a key role for those who serve our country, while at the same time, creating jobs for those who are blind and visually impaired.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- A Menomonee Falls company is serving a key role for those who serve our country, while at the same time, creating jobs for those who are blind and visually impaired.
Federal officials to review Wisconsin Guard assault protocol
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Wisconsin National Guard tracks 52 sexual assault complaints
MADISON — Wisconsin National Guard officials recorded more than 50 reports of sexual assault between 2013 and 2017.The Guard's sexual assault response coordinator, Robert Brania, told reporters during a question-and-answer session Thursday that investigators have taken 52 reports during those years.Twenty were so-called "restricted" reports in which the alleged victim requests confidentiality and no investigation is launched.Thirty reports were "unrestricted" reports where the alleged victim doesn't request confidentiality and the incident is referred to police.
MADISON — Wisconsin National Guard officials recorded more than 50 reports of sexual assault between 2013 and 2017.The Guard's sexual assault response coordinator, Robert Brania, told reporters during a question-and-answer session Thursday that investigators have taken 52 reports during those years.Twenty were so-called "restricted" reports in which the alleged victim requests confidentiality and no investigation is launched.Thirty reports were "unrestricted" reports where the alleged victim doesn't request confidentiality and the incident is referred to police.
Marine's remains returned home 70 years after his death
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A member of America's greatest generation is headed back home 70 years after he died serving his country.Corporal Claire Goldtrap, 21, was killed in the Pacific during World War II.
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A member of America's greatest generation is headed back home 70 years after he died serving his country.Corporal Claire Goldtrap, 21, was killed in the Pacific during World War II.
Naval medals stolen from elderly veteran’s Virginia Beach home
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Precious, irreplaceable items were stolen out of an elderly man’s home in Virginia Beach.Veteran Michael Gaughan, 76, sometimes uses a walker to get around.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Precious, irreplaceable items were stolen out of an elderly man’s home in Virginia Beach.Veteran Michael Gaughan, 76, sometimes uses a walker to get around.
Sen. Baldwin, Gov. Evers want Wisconsin National Guard sex assault policy review
MADISON -- Democratic Gov.
MADISON -- Democratic Gov.
Wisconsin Guard: No problem with Illinois rep's criticism of Evers' troop withdrawal at border
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard has decided an Illinois congressman who serves as a Guard member did nothing wrong when he criticized Gov.
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard has decided an Illinois congressman who serves as a Guard member did nothing wrong when he criticized Gov.
National Guard probing Illinois congressman's criticism of Evers' withdrawal of troops from border
MADISON — Wisconsin National Guard officials said Tuesday they're looking into whether to punish an Illinois congressman who belongs to the Wisconsin detachment for criticizing Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin National Guard officials said Tuesday they're looking into whether to punish an Illinois congressman who belongs to the Wisconsin detachment for criticizing Gov.
Feds: Coast Guard lieutenant compiled hit list of lawmakers
WASHINGTON — A Coast Guard lieutenant who was arrested last week is a "domestic terrorist" who drafted an email discussing biological attacks and had what appeared to be a hit list that included prominent Democrats and media figures, prosecutors said in court papers.Christopher Hasson is due to appear Thursday in federal court in Maryland after his arrest on gun and drug offenses, but prosecutors say those charges are the "proverbial tip of the iceberg."
WASHINGTON — A Coast Guard lieutenant who was arrested last week is a "domestic terrorist" who drafted an email discussing biological attacks and had what appeared to be a hit list that included prominent Democrats and media figures, prosecutors said in court papers.Christopher Hasson is due to appear Thursday in federal court in Maryland after his arrest on gun and drug offenses, but prosecutors say those charges are the "proverbial tip of the iceberg."
Senate majority leader demands review of National Guard assault policies after meeting with soldier
MADISON — A powerful Wisconsin legislator has demanded a detailed review of the state National Guard's sexual harassment and assault policies after meeting with a soldier who alleges she was sexually harassed and the perpetrator was never punished.U.S. Air Force investigators are already investigating allegations of sexual assault and harassment within a Wisconsin Air National Guard security unit at the urging of U.S. Sen.
MADISON — A powerful Wisconsin legislator has demanded a detailed review of the state National Guard's sexual harassment and assault policies after meeting with a soldier who alleges she was sexually harassed and the perpetrator was never punished.U.S. Air Force investigators are already investigating allegations of sexual assault and harassment within a Wisconsin Air National Guard security unit at the urging of U.S. Sen.
Navy to honor first female fighter pilot with first female-piloted flyover at funeral
NORFOLK, Va. - The Navy plans to conduct its first ever all-female flyover to honor the life of a female pioneer in Naval aviation.The tribute will be part of the funeral service for retired Navy Captain Rosemary Mariner, who passed away on January 24th following a long fight with cancer.
NORFOLK, Va. - The Navy plans to conduct its first ever all-female flyover to honor the life of a female pioneer in Naval aviation.The tribute will be part of the funeral service for retired Navy Captain Rosemary Mariner, who passed away on January 24th following a long fight with cancer.