The 128th Air National Guard Giving More

Milwaukee's 128th ANG Refueling Wing's Flight to the North Pole Saturday 12/8. After the kids from Children's Hospital Boarded the Santa Liner bound for the North Pole, they landed at Santa's "house" in Sijan Hall to receive a warm welcome

 from Santa. Each child had a gift waiting for them that was on their wish list (Air Force Intel is always top notch!)
Check out the link below.
Our nation's finest warming the hearts of families! Thank you 128th!!

http://fox6now.com/2012/12/08/128th-air-refueling-wing-takes-kids-on-flight-

A sibbling's love

I don't think a little sister could be more smitten with her big brother as Janine was with Lance. Tell us about someone that just made your heart flutter when you were a kid!

What do you do when you run out of tears?

You stand up and move forward to give the very best you can.  Thank you for your strength....thank you for your courage......thank you for helping to light the path for humanity.  We will never forget you!  America and it's patriots cannot be defeated from the outside.  It can only be the turmoil from within that will break us apart.  Stand close to your brothers and sisters, and respect the value of individuality.

A Silent Protest

Who among us are willing to respectfully disagree without malice?

Lance about to board his F4C Phantom Jet in Vietnam.  He grew a mustache as a personal protest to the protesters back in the states as they slept peacefully in their beds at night.  He was still willing to lay down his life and protect those he loved so that they could live and express themselves in freedom, whether he agreed with them or not.

Love and support to one of our Hero's!

Send Hoss some love! He was a participant in Salute to the Troops over Veterans Day. Standing with Lance's sister Janine, Hoss clearly understood what was waiting for him when he returned home to receive his 69th surgery. After a mortal w

ound while serving in Afghanistan, he recovered and returned to active duty~again in Afghanistan, only to loose a leg and greatly affect the other. See the link below for an interview with him before boarding the plane to attend the event. This is just one example of a young man who has put his life on the line for our freedom. Go beyond young soldiers! Our spirit is with you!
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/11/wounded-warriors-heading-to-las-vegas--81871.html

Flight to the North Pole

More Who Serve Selflessly~

Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee WI will continue a 27 year tradition of the annual "Flight to the North Pole" for families of children with life-threatening illnesses. The ima

ge attached of the decorated KC-135 Stratotanker designated "Santa Liner" for the day, taxi's the families from one part of the base to another. En route, children are given the opportunity to visit the cockpit where they hear a message from Santa Claus via headphone and can "fly" the aircraft with assistance from one of the pilots. Once at their destination - Sijan Hall decorated as the North Pole, families are greeted by Santa and Mrs. Claus as they are ushered inside where dozens of carolers await, and taken to tables for a meal and gifts from Santa. Each child receives a gift or gifts chosen specifically for them. The concept has taken off and is now in 20 cities nationwide.
Up to 50 military volunteers and as many as 50 civilian volunteers join forces for the event.  The behind the scenes planning begins in October.
Stay posted for more information on this year's event.
Again...thank you to all who serve in ways uniquely unto themselves!

What will you be doing today? Let us hear from you.
It was 45 years ago today that Lance prepared for his final mission which ultimately began his final journey home, in God's gentle hands. Rest with grace love and peace dear soldier, son, brother and servant. We love you so!
Lt. Lance Sijan's last mission