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...
Soldiers with the Wisconsin National Guard’s 229th Engineer Company secure Spc. Dominic Rolfson, an interior electrician with the 229th Engineer Company, in a medical litter, during a Wisconsin National Guard Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package (CERF-P) collective training exercise on Volk Field near Camp Douglas, Wis., May 2, 2026. Medical training serves as a fundamental component of readiness for all U.S. military personnel, equipping them to respond effectively in emergency situations. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Soliday)
Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment, conduct UH-60L Black Hawk medical-hoist training at Kettle Moraine State Park near New Prospect, Wis., March 27, 2026. UH-60L Black Hawk crews can perform hoist rescues at high altitudes in difficult terrain. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Cesar Salazar Jr.)
