Day 6 of the 2023 Wisconsin Encampment is a day for Completion, Conclusion, and Graduation! WCA Cadets gave final presentations, all Cadets stood up for Inspection of Uniforms and Barracks, and everyone participated in a very special graduation ceremony in the afternoon. Congratulations to all Graduates! After the ceremony, it was time for some Rest… (read more)
Suddenly, somehow, it is now Day 5 and the 2023 Wisconsin Encampment is winding down. Cadets practiced for the final Pass in Review ceremony so they will be polished for Saturday. We look forward to Gen. Phelka arriving tomorrow- we want to be ready for him! The development opportunities for cadets continued with another group… (read more)
Volk Field ANGB has given us permission to have parents attend Saturday’s Pass in Review ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 am, sharp. We are asking that no parents arrive prior to 9:30 am. All attendees MUST have a valid ID. Parking will be marked and all visitors MUST check-in at Building 475 prior… (read more)
Day 4 Wisconsin Encampment is in the books and Cadets have had another full day! The special events and activities are in full swing with the HREF (High-Risk Entry Facility) activity, tours, military brass visits, and continued development opportunities. There was a very special honor this afternoon for three of the WCA Cadets. Colonel Dykstra,… (read more)
Wisconsin Encampment Day 3 is complete- and what a day! Vermont Air National Guard’s F35 Fighter Jet – 514 Flight Test Squadron, KC-135, and HH-60 Blackhawk helicopter were available for our cadets to explore! There were also experiences in rappelling, marksmanship, and fire / emergency response throughout the day. Cadets were out on Volk Field ANGB and… (read more)
Amazing Day 2 at Wisconsin Encampment! The cooler (and hazy) weather made the day more comfortable for all the outdoor activities. Cadets were out on Volk Field ANGB and the woods of Mill Bluff State Park, for basic rocketry, knot tying and shelter building. WBS started their day with a ‘brisk jog’ for PT and… (read more)
Training day one is in the books, cadets are settled in for the night and dreaming of tomorrow’s adventures! Day one brought basic leadership classes for all schools as well drill and a sneak peak into some aerospace fun. Flights are figuring out that success is easier when they are a team, and we are… (read more)
Training day zero is officially wrapping up and cadets are settling in to their new surroundings. Cadet staff is working to set the standards for the week with uniforms, bunks, and customs and courtesies. We have officially released day zero photos on the Wisconsin Wing Smugmug page and with a 7-person public affairs team we… (read more)
Welcome to the Wisconsin Wing Encampment blog. We are excited to have you with us for the week, and we hope that you enjoy our digital “scenes from encampment”. Here are a few pro tips if you are joining us here for the first time: All Encampment Photos can be viewed on the Wisconsin Wing… (read more)
Today’s Graduation ceremony marked the beginning of the end of this year’s Wisconsin Wing Summer Encampment. Cadets in all schools were recognized for their progress and were presented with their school certificate. The ceremony was highlighted with a quick tribute to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Donaldson, the WBS Cadet Commander, as this will be her last… (read more)
