The Wisconsin Air National Guard offers meaningful career paths that let you serve your state and nation while building real‑world skills. With missions ranging from cutting‑edge aviation to emergency response and global support, there’s a place for every talent and ambition. Explore your options and discover how you can make an impact.
Wisconsin Air Guard Benefits Information
Who Are We?
The Air National Guard (ANG) is a reserve component of the United States Air Force. By serving one weekend each month and two weeks every year, you are a valuable part of the word’s greatest Air Force.
Benefits & Qualifications
To Qualify you must be:
- 17-39 Years Old
- A US Citizen
- In Good Standing To Graduate High School Or Earn GED/HSED
- In Good Health
Education Benefits
- State Tuition Reimbursement
- Montgomery G.I.Bill
- Montgomery G.I.Bill “Kicker”
- Annual Education & Drill Money
Other Benefits
- Service Group Life Insurance
- Health and Dental Insurance
- V.A. Benefits
- USO Tickets
- Travel
- Retirement
- CCAF (Community College of the Air Force)
TO GET STARTED: Contact a recruiter at one of the following locations:
Madison/115th Fighter Wing: 800-236-4683
Milwaukee/128th Air Refueling Wing: 800-453-3123
Volk Field Air National Guard Base: 800-782-4929
What Is The Process to Join?
Step 1: Qualify
- To Qualify you must be…
- 17-39 Years Old
- A US Citizen
- In Good Standing To Graduate High School Or Earn GED/HSED
- In Good Health
Step 2: Complete Processing
- Make an appointment with a recruiter
- Take the ASVAB Test
- Physical Exam at MEPS (Military Processing Center)
- Choose your job – schedule a job tour with your recruiter before you enlist
- Enlist
Step 3: Basic Military Training
- 8.5 weeks long
- Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX
- Meet Physical Fitness Requirements
Tell Me More About The Benefits:
Extra Income: Joining the ANG augments your existing income with an extra paycheck. The pay you earn by serving 2 days each month is equivalent to 4 active duty days. You may also be eligible for an enlistment bonus.
College Tuition Assistance: We offer up to 700% tuition reimbursement up to UW Madison’s rate. The ANG also offers financial assistance for college through the Montgomery/Post 9-77 G.I. Bill.
Military Retirement: For your part-time service today, you can earn a military retirement. All prior military service counts towards retirement. To be eligible for retirement, you must complete 20 years of satisfactory military service.
Medical Coverage: Members are eligible to purchase medical coverage through Tricare Reserve Select.
Contact Us
115th Fighter Wing
Truax Field, Dane County Regional Airport, Madison, WI
Imagine being part of the only unit in Wisconsin that flies fighter jets! With a 24/7 mission designed to protect our Wisconsin (and surrounding states) skies, the 115th Fighter Wing is the place to be. It’s currently home to fifth-generation aircraft – the F-35 Lightning II. You’ll also find F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 148th Fighter Wing on base. They’ve been supporting the 24/7 alert mission during the 115th aircraft conversion.
Airmen at the wing come from all walks of life. Their abilities to intermingle diverse backgrounds allows them to come up with state of the art ideas, solutions and processes. The 115th Fighter Wing is the premier fighter wing in the Air National Guard. If you’ve ever watched jets soar over Lambeau Field during football season, then you know first-hand the impact these jets can have!
If you want to be part of the bigger picture, someone who makes a difference in their community and the world, then this is the place for you!
115 FW Recruiting – Madison
608-245-4337
Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center
Camp Douglas, WI
Volk Field Air National Guard Base is known for lighting up the skies with its annual Northern Lightning exercise. If you’ve ever dreamed of meeting people from all over the world, then this is the base you’ll want to be part of! Volk Field Airmen make it possible for all branches of service to come together to train.
As a member of this base, you’ll be the first on the flight-line watching and welcoming military aircraft as they land, and you’ll be the last on the line waving goodbye as they head home.
Choosing to become a Volk Field Air National Guard Base Airman means you’re signing up to become part of a bigger family. This base is home to a group of Airmen who are close-knit. They are known for supporting each other both in uniform and out, and they make it their priority to ensure visitors not only accomplish their training, but feel at home during their stay.
Volk Field CRTC – Camp Douglas
608-427-1720
128th Air Refueling Wing
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, WI
Home of the #brewcitytankers, the 128th Air Refueling Wing is made up of “the world’s greatest Airmen, fueling the mission through innovation.” By enlisting at this wing, you are ensuring mobility for every other unit out there. With your help, fighter jets can fly across the ocean, pilots can accomplish more training in less time, and military personnel can get to and from their training/real-world destinations – all because your refuelers are able to transport passengers and fuel other military aircraft – IN.THE.AIR!
Is travel the name of your game? The KC-135 Stratotankers literally travel the world. Did you know that by joining the air guard, you have a chance to travel wherever these jets go?! Being part of this unit means you’re the first to know about every travel opportunity –which means a higher chance you’ll be the one taking the flight. Also, who wouldn’t want to land back in Milwaukee upon their return?!
128 ARW Recruiting – Milwaukee
414-944-8433