Wisconsin National Guard Association - WINGA

07/04/2026

Did you know you can now follow us on Instgram?

06/11/2026

Your Communicator newsletter is on its way. Bonus to those of you who chose to receive it via e-mail. Newsletter Highlights:

• Announcing: WINGA Executive Director
• 2026 Association Membership Dues Payment Options ** New Zelle Option
• NGAUS Conference Information & Registration ** June Deadlines
• State Conference – WINGA 75th Jubilee Celebration Summary
• Scholarship Opportunities – Various Deadlines

06/11/2026

Have you reached out to your representatives requesting their support of the Richard Star Act?

06/10/2026

Retirees and soon to be retirees are invited to an information session in July.

Attention, retired veterans living in Wisconsin. The 115th Fighter Wing is hosting a retiree appreciation day on Thursday, July 30th. This is a great way to learn about resources and meet up with other veterans of all branches.

Both sessions will include:
A Welcome
115 FW Current Events Group Brief
TriCare West Speaker
Retirement Eligibility and "How and when to apply" (Air and Army)
Local Retiree Benefits
Retiree Resources-Retiree Office Volunteers
Questions/ Personal Meetings with Reps
Bus Base Tour (weather permitting)

Please RSVP by 10 July 2026 with the following link
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05/21/2026

Checkout one of our own CGOs, CPT Abby Metz, featured by NGAUS Company Grade Officers https://www.instagram.com/p/DYnI6dAEeDL/?igsh=bTJpNDlpYWVxbDZ4

04/28/2026

What would you like to see at the CGOx in Indianapolis in August? NGAUS Company Grade Officers

04/26/2026

Thank you everyone for a wonderful weekend and conference. If you could please take a few minutes to fill out the AAR we would much appreciate it. The weblink is in the first comment.

04/25/2026

Along with our enlisted counterparts at WNGEA, WINGA thanks our 2026 Partners in Patriotism for supporting our Joint State Conference 24-26 April 2026. Wisconsin National Guard Enlisted Association

04/13/2026

Our WINGA leadership and legislative team in conjunction with our co-horts at Wisconsin National Guard Enlisted Association have been hard at work this year. Due to their efforts and the support of Your Associations many of you are now eligible for State Income Tax Exemption and a Veteran Identifier on your WI Drivers Licenses for Guard and Reserve, as well as WI GI Bill Residency Requirement reduced from five years to three. Pictured: WINGA President Col Jeannie Jeanetta, former WINGA Pres. Col Dan Statz, WINGA Air VP Col Tim Guy, and Col Matt Eakins.

2025-2026 State Legislative Session; Bill Signing with Governor Evers. State Income Tax Exemption and Veteran Identifier on WI Drivers Licenses for Guard and Reserve, as well as WI GI Bill Residency Requirement reduced from five years to three. WNGEA and WINGA worked together to support Wisconsin National Guard members, their families, and veterans. Thanks to WNGEA’s hard work; pictured: Curtis Leren and Jason Walker (Chad Workman not pictured).

Special thanks to bill authors State Representative Benjamin Franklin and State Senator Jesse James for introducing companion State Income Tax Exemption bills and presenting them during committee and floor votes.