Wisconsin Air National Guard Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Vacancy Announcement

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 26-092 ANG
OPENING DATE: 15 Jul 2026
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL: 11:59PM ON 15 Aug 2026
POSITION TITLE: Wing Commander
AFSC REQUIREMENTS: 11M3F
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED: N/A
MINIMUM GRADE: O6
MAXIMUM GRADE: O6
UNIT/LOCATION: 128^th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, WI
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to WI ANG 11M3F pilots eligible to join the WI ANG AGR program

APPOINTMENT FACTORS

1. Initial tours will be 4 years. Follow-on tour lengths may be from 1 to 6 years per ANGI 36-101.
2. Non AGR Person receiving a federal military retirement or retainer pay are not eligible.
3. Must meet the physical requirements of DAFI 36-2905, prior to being placed on AGR tour.
4. Members who are not suitable for Career AGR may be considered for an Occasional Tour.
5. Military grade will not exceed the maximum authorized grade on the unit manning document.
6. Must meet all AGR requirements of ANGI 36-101 and AFSC requirements of AFECD/AFOCD.
7. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.10, applicants should be able to complete 20 years of active federal service prior to Mandatory Separation Date (MSD). Individuals selected for AGR tours that cannot attain 20 years of active federal Service prior to reaching mandatory separation must complete a Statement of Understanding contained in Attachment 3 of ANGI36-101 and obtain TAG waiver approval prior to starting AGR tour.
8. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 6.6.1., members should remain in the position to which initially assigned for a minimum of 24 months. TAG may waive this requirement when in the best interest of the unit, State, or Air National Guard.
9. Hiring of an E-8/9 or O4+ is contingent on controlled grade availability.
10. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.7, an individual must not have been previously separated for cause from active duty or previous Reserve Component AGR tour.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This position is located at an Air National Guard Base with one or more flying units and has sole responsibility for maintaining fully operational runway(s), airfield support facilities, and support functions to multiple service tenant organizations. Its primary purpose is to provide leadership and management of the flying unit(s), airfield/base management and to provide manpower, equipment, and training in peacetime, in preparation to perform the wartime mission. The incumbent is accountable to a wide variety of federal, state, and local authorities on all aspects of operations, personnel, equipment, funds, and real property. In addition, this position may have similar supervisory and/or support responsibilities for other flying and non-flying units which may be collocated or geographically separated.

Directly and through commanders, deputy commanders, incumbent determines wing goals which are the foundation for long and short range planning and execution of all unit programs, and provides a focus for all wing functions and activities. Ensures goals coincide with national and state military strategies and local limitations. Considers factors such as current and future mission needs, political climate, environmental concerns, area demographics, and airfield and airspace operating conditions. Accommodates nontraditional military roles and missions such as foreign training, disaster relief and drug interdiction. Incumbent is also responsible for general oversight and support of tenant organizations and geographically separated units. Provides guidance, resources, and other support similar to wing/group requirements. Plans and prepares for mission. Develops plans and policies for the unit and monitors operations. Exercises command authority to ensure the good order and discipline of the squadron. Incumbent functions under the general supervision of the Adjutant General or designated senior staff member. Due to the unique command structure of the Air National Guard, incumbent is expected to exercise independent leadership and decision making. Incumbent applies pertinent directives to local use for proper accomplishment of assigned responsibilities, and exercises initiative and sound judgment in making managerial decisions and displaying leadership ability to ensure mission accomplishment.

SPECIALTY QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of theory of flight, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.

Education. For entry into this specialty, undergraduate degree specializing in physical sciences, mathematics, administration, or management is desirable.

Training. For entry into this specialty, completion of Air Force Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT).

Other. The following are mandatory as indicated: For award and retention of this AFSC, current aeronautical rating and qualification for aviation service as pilot. For award of AFSC 11M3X, certification of aircraft commander qualification by appropriate operations authority. For award and retention of AFSCs 11M2F/R, completion of a Tier 5 (T5) Investigation IAW DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program. NOTE: Award of the applicable AFSCs without a completed T5 is authorized provided an interim Top Secret security clearance has been granted according to DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16 -1405. Specialty requires routine access to Tier 5 (T5) information, systems or similar classified environments (except Q. suffix). For award and retention of 11M3F/R and 11M4F/R, completion of a current T5 Investigation IAW DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Interested applicants must submit the following documentation to be considered for interview. Any missing items are encouraged to be documented with an explanation in the cover letter included in the application.

APPLICATIONS WILL INCLUDE (All documents must be personally identifiable and must include date if required)

• Cover letter with Job Announcement Number and Position Title for which you are applying, current Military Status (AGR, Technician, Traditional, Active Duty), along with contact information (i.e. Phone numbers and an e-mail address).
• NGB Form 34-1 (Application for AGR Position) dated 20131111 (must be provided even if already AGR; must be signed and dated). Manually signed copy accepted. Digital signature may fall off when combining PDF files. Double check prior to sending packet.
• Record Review RIP (NOT point credit summary or Career Data Brief) complete and current. Other Service Components submit appropriate individual personnel information printout. This is used to verify AFSCs, aptitude scores, position status, time in service, time in grade, etc. This can be pulled from vMPF.
• Current Fitness Report. Current (within 12 months) Fitness report from myFitness in pdf format
• AF Form 422 Current (within 12 months), Physical Profile Serial Report. Other Service Components submit medical documentation that includes PULHES score. If any PULHES are a “3”, a statement indicating that individual is Worldwide Deployable needs to be submitted. Contact your Medical Group to obtain your AF Form 422. A working copy will be accepted to show the process has been started if most current 422 is not within 12 months of the closing date. This is used to verify PULHES and medical readiness. Not mandatory for application but will be mandatory to start AGR tour if selected for advertisement.
• SF 181 – (Race and Ethnicity Identification). Form is optional and completion is voluntary. Please see further instructions on the form.
• All Other Service Component applicants must have their ASVAB raw scores converted to Air Force ASVAB scores and include them in a letter from either a Recruiter or MEPS Counselor.

NOTE:

1. Failure to provide all the required documents will result in being disqualified.
2. Applicants must sign NGB Form 34-1; failure to sign the form will result in being disqualified. Please ensure 34-1 reflects Tour Announcement number and current telephone number.
3. If selected for the job, member must have a current passing fitness and an AGR qualified AF Form 422 Signed by the State Air Surgeon prior to being placed on AGR tour.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested applicants who meet the eligibility criteria may apply by emailing all required documents, as one (1) pdf to MSgt Lachance michelle.lachance@us.af.mil and MSgt Donais jennifer.donais@us.af.mil. Portfolio formats are accepted. The file and email subject line should read as: LastName, FirstName_#_JobTitle (i.e. Doe, John_22-001_Personnel) An email will be sent to confirm receipt of application. Feel free to call Comm (608) 242-3761 or (608) 242-3131 to verify receipt of your application. Applications will not be reviewed before the closing date.