YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY, STATE AND
OUR COUNTRY BY JOINING THE 128th COMMUNITY COUNCIL
We feel strongly about keeping the 128th ARW in our community with the best equipment to perform their mission.
What is the purpose of the Council?
The Council aims to work closely with the community and political leaders to ensure the 128th Air Refueling Wing receives the necessary support for their mission. To ensure their mission remains in Milwaukee with the most modern equipment. In addition, the Council educates its members on the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s mission and its responsibility to support our National defense.
How does the Council accomplish its mission?
We accomplish our mission by connecting the business and civilian communities with the military. We focus on education, collaboration, and programs that engage Council members and the military community. The Council encourages community engagement to educate and promote the 128th Air Refueling Wing’s mission.
Vision
Encourage greater awareness and mutual support of the military, business, and civic communities through engagement and education.
Mission
Promote military, business, and civic success through involvement and mutual support of mission and goals.
Goals
• Educate Council members on the 128th ARW’s mission and challenges
• Advocate the mutual benefits of supporting the military, business, and civic communities
• Promote the 128th ARW mission in policy and program development, business, and civic community
Why Join the Council?
First and foremost, we believe we must support the brave men and women in our armed forces. They risk their lives so that we may live free from foreign threats.
Secondly, our long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationship has an estimated $32 million economic impact on our local economy. This means both the greater Milwaukee area and the 128th ARW, must rely on each other for economic growth and well-being.
Finally, we feel strongly about keeping the 128th ARW in our community with the best equipment to perform their mission.