VOLK FIELD, Wis. - Soldiers and Airmen of the Wisconsin National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package (CERF-P), alongside civilian counterparts, conducted a collective training exercise at Volk Field May 1-3.
The Wisconsin CERF-P, a highly specialized joint Army and Air National Guard unit, undergoes external re-evaluation and validation every two to three years. This framework facilitates seamless interoperability, allowing the two forces to blend their distinct expertise and, ultimately, enhance mission success through a unified approach.
“I appreciate the professionalism and the knowledge of the Air Force”, said Capt. Joshua Long, commander of the...
Civilian employers of Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers exit a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter after arriving from locations across the state during a Boss Lift event during the state-wide annual training at Fort McCoy, Wisc., July 22, 2026. The flight allowed employers nominated by their National Guard employees to observe military training and learn about their service. ( U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Austin Hornak)
Wisconsin Army National Guard senior leaders, Mesa Vice Mayor Scott Somers, Mesa Fire Chief Mary Cameli, members of Mesa Fire Station 201, Mesa emergency medical personnel and residents recognized Arizona teen Laya Jackson at Mesa Fire Station 201 in Mesa, Arizona, Aug. 17, 2026, for administering lifesaving CPR to Wisconsin Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Clint Vervoren after he suffered a heart attack while vacationing in Arizona in June. Jackson received the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Meritorious Service Medal, a coin from the Mesa mayor’s office and dog tags inscribed, “One act of courage and a lifetime of gratitude,” from Vervoren. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Alex Soliday)
