Wisconsin National Guard | |
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Active | 1848-Present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Wisconsin |
Type | Militia |
Size | 7,198[1] (Army National Guard) 1,944[1] (Air National Guard) |
Headquarters | Madison, WI |
Commanders | |
Governor and Commander-in-Chief | Tony Evers |
Adjutant General | Brigadier General David W. May (interim) |
The Wisconsin National Guard consists of the Wisconsin Army National Guard and the Wisconsin Air National Guard. It is a part of the Government of Wisconsin under the control of the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs. The Wisconsin National Guard dates back to 1848 when it was commissioned by the State as the "Wisconsin State Militia". In 1879, the organization's name was changed to its current title.