MADISON — During his 2022 State of the State address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers announced a $5 million investment in the Wisconsin National Guard’s Comprehensive Wellness Office to expand access to their services for every member of the Wisconsin National Guard. The investment ensures members of the Guard will … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces $5 Million in Mental Health Supports for Wisconsin National Guard Members, Creation of a Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity
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Gov. Evers Announces Mobilization of Wisconsin National Guard to Support August Election
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin National Guard will assist local election officials as poll workers for the August 11, 2020, primary elections across Wisconsin. The announcement comes as last week the governor issued Executive Order #82 authorizing the Wisconsin National Guard to provide support during the August election. Individuals … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Mobilization of Wisconsin National Guard to Support August Election
Gov. Evers, Local Leaders Announce Conclusion of Wisconsin National Guard Mission
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Wisconsin National Guard has concluded its mission to preserve public safety and protect the rights of protesters and the media as peaceful demonstrations occurred around Wisconsin following the murder of George Floyd.In coordination with local leaders, nearly 1,500 troops mobilized over the last week in response to requests … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers, Local Leaders Announce Conclusion of Wisconsin National Guard Mission
Bilingual Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assisting with COVID-19 results notification
MADISON, Wis. — The National Guard as a whole is made up of many multi-faceted individuals, coming from many different backgrounds and offering many different types of skillsets where training and knowledge gained inside and outside of their military careers are often brought to enhance the fight. The Wisconsin National Guard’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic is no … [Read more...] about Bilingual Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assisting with COVID-19 results notification
Wisconsin National Guard resumes mobile testing at sites around the state
Wisconsin National Guard specimen collection teams resumed statewide operations today supporting local health departments and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services effort to increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity. The teams, comprised of more than 600 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen in total, established mobile testing sites at locations ranging from correctional … [Read more...] about Wisconsin National Guard resumes mobile testing at sites around the state