"We stand ready to help:" More than 2,500 WI National Guard troops will head to Florida amid Irma
FLORIDA -- More than 2,500 Wisconsin National Guard troops will be heading to Florida to help in the response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Irma."We stand ready to help our friends in Florida who are bracing for Hurricane Irma, one of the strongest Atlantic Ocean storms on record," Gov.
FLORIDA -- More than 2,500 Wisconsin National Guard troops will be heading to Florida to help in the response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Irma."We stand ready to help our friends in Florida who are bracing for Hurricane Irma, one of the strongest Atlantic Ocean storms on record," Gov.
Send-off ceremony held for more than 50 Wisconsin National Guard members
MILWAUKEE -- A send-off ceremony was held Saturday, September 9th, preparing more than 50 of Wisconsin's finest to head east.The 128th Air Refueling Wing -- a Wisconsin National Guard unit based at General Mitchell International Airport -- hosted the ceremony.The airmen and airwomen are being deployed to a number of locations for missions spanning from the Middle East to Asia.PHOTO GALLERYA number of families were there to see their loved ones off on their first deployment."I'm here to support my daughter, this is her first deployment overseas.
MILWAUKEE -- A send-off ceremony was held Saturday, September 9th, preparing more than 50 of Wisconsin's finest to head east.The 128th Air Refueling Wing -- a Wisconsin National Guard unit based at General Mitchell International Airport -- hosted the ceremony.The airmen and airwomen are being deployed to a number of locations for missions spanning from the Middle East to Asia.PHOTO GALLERYA number of families were there to see their loved ones off on their first deployment."I'm here to support my daughter, this is her first deployment overseas.
Navy says tight budget, stress on fleet don't excuse crashes
WASHINGTON — A senior U.S. Navy officer says the hectic pace of military operations and constrained military budget don't excuse deadly warship accidents in the Pacific region.During congressional testimony Thursday, Adm.
WASHINGTON — A senior U.S. Navy officer says the hectic pace of military operations and constrained military budget don't excuse deadly warship accidents in the Pacific region.During congressional testimony Thursday, Adm.
Wisconsin National Guard readies troops to respond in wake of Harvey if needed
TEXAS -- The Wisconsin National Guard is readying troops to respond to Gov.
TEXAS -- The Wisconsin National Guard is readying troops to respond to Gov.
Navy IDs dead, missing sailors from the USS John McCain
The U.S. Navy on Thursday released names of one sailor who died and nine others who were missing after the USS John McCain collided with an oil tanker near Singapore.Divers recovered the remains of Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kenneth Aaron Smith, 22, who the Navy listed as being from New Jersey.
The U.S. Navy on Thursday released names of one sailor who died and nine others who were missing after the USS John McCain collided with an oil tanker near Singapore.Divers recovered the remains of Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kenneth Aaron Smith, 22, who the Navy listed as being from New Jersey.
Navy ends sea search for USS John S. McCain missing; confirms 1 death
SINGAPORE — The U.S. Navy on Thursday called off the search at sea for sailors missing after a collision between a destroyer and an oil tanker, and confirmed the identity of one body.The 7th Fleet said divers will continue to search flooded compartments inside the USS John S.
SINGAPORE — The U.S. Navy on Thursday called off the search at sea for sailors missing after a collision between a destroyer and an oil tanker, and confirmed the identity of one body.The 7th Fleet said divers will continue to search flooded compartments inside the USS John S.
US fighter jet crash lands at Bahrain International Airport
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A U.S. F-18 fighter jet suffering an engine problem crash landed Saturday at Bahrain International Airport and its pilot ejected from the aircraft after it ran off the runway, authorities said.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A U.S. F-18 fighter jet suffering an engine problem crash landed Saturday at Bahrain International Airport and its pilot ejected from the aircraft after it ran off the runway, authorities said.
18-year-old killed when thrill ride broke apart at Ohio State Fair signed up for Marines a week ago
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The 18-year-old man killed when a thrill ride broke apart at the Ohio State Fair had just signed up with the Marines a week ago.The U.S. Marine Corps says in a statement that Tyler Jarrell of Columbus had enlisted last Friday and was to begin basic training next summer.Authorities say seven others, including four teenagers, were injured when the ride malfunctioned Wednesday evening.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The 18-year-old man killed when a thrill ride broke apart at the Ohio State Fair had just signed up with the Marines a week ago.The U.S. Marine Corps says in a statement that Tyler Jarrell of Columbus had enlisted last Friday and was to begin basic training next summer.Authorities say seven others, including four teenagers, were injured when the ride malfunctioned Wednesday evening.
National Guard soldiers conclude mission in Burlington after severe flooding
BURLINGTON -- Wisconsin National Guard soldiers and airmen serving on state active duty as a result of severe flooding in SE Wisconsin concluded their mission in Burlington Saturday, July 15th.The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1:00 a.m. Sunday, July 16th, and with storms in the forecast, there are concerns about the potential for more flooding -- especially in Racine and Kenosha Counties, where residents are still cleaning up from last week's severe flooding.
BURLINGTON -- Wisconsin National Guard soldiers and airmen serving on state active duty as a result of severe flooding in SE Wisconsin concluded their mission in Burlington Saturday, July 15th.The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1:00 a.m. Sunday, July 16th, and with storms in the forecast, there are concerns about the potential for more flooding -- especially in Racine and Kenosha Counties, where residents are still cleaning up from last week's severe flooding.
Coast Guard along Great Lakes seeing increase in hoax calls
CLEVELAND — U.S. Coast Guard stations that watch over the Great Lakes say they're seeing a huge jump in fake distress calls.The Coast Guard says more than 160 hoax calls have been made across the Great Lakes so far this year.
CLEVELAND — U.S. Coast Guard stations that watch over the Great Lakes say they're seeing a huge jump in fake distress calls.The Coast Guard says more than 160 hoax calls have been made across the Great Lakes so far this year.
Navy parachutist dies during demonstration over Hudson River
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A Navy Seal team member has died after his parachute failed to open during a Fleet Week demonstration over the Hudson River.A Navy spokesman said the accident occurred shortly after noon Sunday, May 28th near Liberty State Park.The parachutist was a member of an elite Navy parachute team called the Leap Frogs.He wasn't identified pending notification of his family.The Navy says the parachutist was rescued from the water by the Coast Guard and local fire department responders who were on standby.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A Navy Seal team member has died after his parachute failed to open during a Fleet Week demonstration over the Hudson River.A Navy spokesman said the accident occurred shortly after noon Sunday, May 28th near Liberty State Park.The parachutist was a member of an elite Navy parachute team called the Leap Frogs.He wasn't identified pending notification of his family.The Navy says the parachutist was rescued from the water by the Coast Guard and local fire department responders who were on standby.
Aboard the USS Eisenhower: Get a close look at the F-35C, the future of naval aviation
In the air high above the world’s oceans, the F/A-18 Super Hornet rules supreme.
In the air high above the world’s oceans, the F/A-18 Super Hornet rules supreme.
FOX6 News shows you a first-hand look at the "might of the United States Navy"
NORFOLK, Virginia -- There’s a saying in the Navy that the flight deck of an aircraft carrier is 4.5 acres of sovereign U.S. territory.“It’s one of the most dynamic working environments here known to man,” said Lieutenant William Lee Tschumy.
NORFOLK, Virginia -- There’s a saying in the Navy that the flight deck of an aircraft carrier is 4.5 acres of sovereign U.S. territory.“It’s one of the most dynamic working environments here known to man,” said Lieutenant William Lee Tschumy.
Women play a large role in the U.S. Navy; "You almost get a little addicted to it"
Mercedes Hill is a self-described paper-pusher.“Logs and records,” she says. “This is where all the paperwork magic happens.”
Mercedes Hill is a self-described paper-pusher.“Logs and records,” she says. “This is where all the paperwork magic happens.”
Wisconsin is well represented on USS Eisenhower; "Serving my country, to protect those that I love back home"
The people that power the USS Dwight D.
The people that power the USS Dwight D.
On board the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower; one of the "most dynamic working environments"
NORFOLK, Virginia -- Welcome to the USS Dwight D.
NORFOLK, Virginia -- Welcome to the USS Dwight D.
US Navy fires warning flare at Iran vessel in Persian Gulf
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer fired a warning flare toward an Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessel coming near it in the Persian Gulf, an American official said Wednesday, the latest tense naval encounter between the two countries.The incident happened Monday as the vessel attempted to draw closer to the USS Mahan despite the destroyer trying to turn away from it, said Lt.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer fired a warning flare toward an Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessel coming near it in the Persian Gulf, an American official said Wednesday, the latest tense naval encounter between the two countries.The incident happened Monday as the vessel attempted to draw closer to the USS Mahan despite the destroyer trying to turn away from it, said Lt.
Free 6-week golf program for veterans to begin April 25th at Oakwood
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Parks invites local military Veterans to participate in the free, six-week PGA Helping Our Patriots Everywhere golf program.According to a press release, the program begins with a clinic April 25, from 2–4 p.m., at Oakwood Park, and continues with instruction every Tuesday through June 6.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Parks invites local military Veterans to participate in the free, six-week PGA Helping Our Patriots Everywhere golf program.According to a press release, the program begins with a clinic April 25, from 2–4 p.m., at Oakwood Park, and continues with instruction every Tuesday through June 6.