The 32nd 'Red Arrow' Veteran Association

The 32nd 'Red Arrow'

Infantry Brigade

and the War on Terrorism


9-11 Nov. 2006
 The 2-128th Infantry returned to Volk Field, WI, after completing a year of overseas service in support of OIF. The Battalion was stationed in Kuwait, but two companies missions periodically took them into Iraq. The 2/128th Infantry has its Headquarters and Headquarters Company in Madison; its subordinate units include Company A, Fort Atkinson; Detachment 1, Co. A, Elkhorn; Company B, Oconomowoc; Detachment 1, Co. B, Hartford; Company C, Baraboo; Detachment 1, Co. C, Reedsburg; Company D, Watertown.
4-5 Nov. 2006
 The 1-120th Field Artillery returned to Volk Field, WI, after completing a year of overseas service in support of OIF. The Battalion was stationed in Kuwait, but one battery was stationed in Iraq. The 1/120th Field Artillery has its Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battery in Wisconsin Rapids; its subordinate units include Detachment 1, HHS, Mosinee; Battery A, Marshfield; Battery B, Clintonville; Battery C, Stevens Point.
19 Aug. 2006
 The remainder of the soldiers from the 2-127th Infantry, Co. C, HHC, and the rest of Co. B, returned to Volk Field, WI, after completing a year of overseas service in support of OIF. The Battalion was stationed in Kuwait, but its convoy security mission took it throughout Iraq. Three soldiers did not return with their Battalion. SPC Michael Wendling, 20, and SGT Andrew Wallace, 25, of Company C both died Sept. 26, 2005, after a roadside bomb exploded near their Humvee and they were attacked by small arms fire. SGT Ryan Jopek, 20, was killed on Aug. 2, 2006, while on his final convoy security mission.
17 Aug. 2006
 About 300 soldiers from the 2-127th Infantry's Co. A & part of Co. B returned to Volk Field, WI, after completing a year of overseas service in support of OIF. The soldiers returning with Co. A originally came from Troop E, 105th Cavalry in Merrill and Antigo, and the 32nd Engineer Co. in Onalaska. The soldiers originally from Co. A in Ripon and Waupun were assigned to Co. C, from Fond du Lac, for the mobilization. The soldiers originally from Co. D in Marinette were assigned to Co. B, from Green Bay, for the mobilization. The Battalion was stationed in Kuwait, but its convoy security mission took it throughout Iraq. The remainder of the Battalion followed a few days later.
2 Aug. 2006
 SGT Ryan D. Jopek, 20, of Merrill, Wis., died in Tikrit, Iraq on Aug. 2 of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy. He was assigned to the Wisconsin Army National Guard's Company A, 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry, Waupun, Wis. He was the 59th Wisconsin service member to die in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the 5th "Red Arrow" soldier.
27 Jul. 2006
 Eighty soldiers from the 32nd Infantry Brigade HQ returned to Volk Field, WI, after completing nearly a full year of overseas service.

On 20 June 2005 the 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin was mobilized in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Headquarters Company trained at Food Hood, Texas and Fort Polk Louisiana and deployed overseas on 30 July 2005. The Headquarters and Headquarters Company was OPCON to the 377th Theater Support Command and provided command and control to the 7,000 personnel assigned to the 377th theater Support Command and sustainment support to deployed units in theater. The 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry, 2nd Battalion 128th Infantry and 1st Battalion 120th Field Artillery were supported units of this command. The 32nd Infantry Brigade was commanded by Brigadier General James A. Krueck who deployed with the Headquarters Company served in theater as Commander, 32nd Infantry Brigade with duty as Deputy Commanding General, 377th Theater Support Command.
24 Jan. 2006
 Wisconsin's Governor Doyle visited with soldiers from 32nd Brigade HQ, 2/127th Infantry, 2/128th Infantry and 1/120th Field Artillery at several of their camps in Kuwait while he was there to tour Kuwait and Iraq with governors from several other states.
13 Nov. 2005
 The remainder of the 2nd Battalion, 128th Infantry (Co. B, Co. D & half of HHC) flew out of Gulfport, MS to the OIF AO.
11 Nov. 2005
 Half of the 2nd Battalion, 128th Infantry (Co. A, Co. C, & half of HHC) flew out of Gulfport, MS to the OIF AO.
3 Nov. 2005
 The final 75 soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, landed at Volk Field 3 Nov. after completing their deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This group included 44 soldiers from the battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company (Eau Claire and Abbotsford), 22 soldiers from Company A (Menomonie), one soldier from Company B (New Richmond and Rice Lake), and eight soldiers from Company C (Arcadia and Neillsville). The 1/128th Infantry was mobilized 20 June 2004 and deployed to Iraq in November 2004 following several months training at Camp Shelby, Miss., and Fort Irwin, Calif. The battalion served for nearly one full year overseas in central Iraq in the Samara area. Two soldiers did not return with their Battalion. SSG Todd D. Olson died 27 Dec. from wounds received from an improvised explosive device in Samarra, Iraq, on 26 Dec. SPC Charles A. Kaufman died in Baghdad, Iraq, after a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV on June 26. 
1 Nov. 2005
 About 30 soldiers from the 232nd Military Intelligence Company departed Madison for Fort Sill, Okla. where they will conduct mobilization processing and pre-deployment training. The unit will eventually deploy overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
31 Oct. 2005
 The majority of the soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, based in Eau Claire with a detachment in Abbotsford, and about 70 additional soldiers from Company A, landed at Volk Field 31 Oct. after completing their deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
30 Oct. 2005
 About 120 soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, based in Arcadia and Neillsville, about 25 troops from Company A, located in Menomonie, landed at Volk Field  30 Oct. after completing their deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
29 Oct. 2005
 The 232nd Military Intelligence Co. reported for active duty at its armory in Madison in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
27 Oct. 2005
 Twenty-two soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry based in Eau Claire and Abbotsford landed at Volk Field 27 Oct. after completing their deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
25 Oct. 2005
 The 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry is expected to return to Volk Field aboard several aircraft during the next week and a half. The first 125 soldiers from the Battalion landed at Volk Field on 25 Oct. after completing their deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. These first troops are from the New Richmond and Rice Lake armories; the remainder of the battalion returned over the next few days. The 1/128th Infantry was mobilized 20 June 2004 and deployed to Iraq in November 2004 following several months training at Camp Shelby, Miss., and Fort Irwin, Calif. The battalion served for nearly one full year overseas in central Iraq in the Samara area.
26 Sep. 05
 Sergeant Andrew P. Wallace, 25, from Oshkosh, Wis., and Specialist Michael J. Wendling, 20, from Mayville, Wis., died in Shaibah, Iraq, on Sept. 26, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during convoy operations. They were also attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. Both soldiers were assigned to the Wisconsin Army National Guard's Company C, 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Brigade, Fond du Lac, Wis. They were the 46th and 47th Wisconsin service members to die in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the 3rd and 4th 'Red Arrow' soldiers.
23 Sep. 2005
 The 232nd Military Intelligence Co. recieved its orders to mobilize on 29 Oct.
29 Aug. 2005
 About 1,000 soldiers from the 2/128th Infantry and 1/120th Field Artillery safely endured Hurricane Katrina during their mobilization training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Training was suspended on the afternoon of 28 Aug. as the hurricane approached. The soldiers were restricted to their cinderblock barracks at 1030 on 29 Aug. as the storm intensified to reduce the chance of injuries from flying debris, falling trees and downed power lines. The camp lost power and phone service about 1100; it took several days for these to be fully restored. The storm reached its peak about 1330 with winds around 90 mph. Training was shut down for several days as the soldiers assisted in clearing the debris and getting the base operational again.
20 Aug. 2005
 About 560 soldiers of the 2/128 Infantry departed Volk Field for Camp Shelby, MS. The mobilization order is for 545 days, about 18 months. The 2/128 will likely serve overseas for one year following mobilization processing and several months of predeployment training.
17 Aug. 2005
 About 560 soldiers of the 2/128th Infantry report for active duty at their armories. The 2/128th Infantry has its Headquarters and Headquarters Company in Madison; its subordinate units include Company A, Fort Atkinson; Detachment 1, Co. A, Elkhorn; Company B, Oconomowoc; Detachment 1, Co. B, Hartford; Company C, Baraboo; Detachment 1, Co. C, Reedsburg; Company D, Watertown.
16 Aug. 2005
 The 2/127th Infantry departed Camp Shelby, MS, for the OIF theater.
13 Aug. 2005
 About 450 soldiers of the 1/120th Field Artillery departed Volk Field, WI, for Camp Shelby, MS. The 1/120th will likely serve overseas for one year following mobilization processing and several months of predeployment training.
26 Jun. 2005
 Specialist Charles A. Kaufman, 20, of Fairchild, Wis., died June 26 in Baghdad, Iraq, where a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Kaufman was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, Arcadia, Wis. He was the 41st Wisconsin service member to die in Operation Iraqi Freedom; the 2nd 'Red Arrow' soldier.
23 Jun. 2005 About 70 soldiers of the 32nd 'Red Arrow' Infantry Brigade’s Headquarters depart Volk Field, WI, for Fort Hood, TX. The mobilization order is for 545 days, about 18 months. The unit will likely serve overseas for one year following mobilization processing and several months of predeployment training.
20 Jun. 2005 About 70 soldiers of the 32nd 'Red Arrow' Infantry Brigade’s Headquarters report for active duty.
20 Jun. 2005 It was announced that soldiers from the 126th Field Artillery Battalion, from the 57th Field Artillery Brigade, will form one battery of 1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery, Wisconsin Rapids, and one company of the Madison-based 2nd Battalion, 128th Infantry when they report for active duty. The 126th’s Battery A, Whitewater, and Battery C, Racine, will form Battery C in 1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery. Headquarters Battery, Kenosha, and Service Battery, Burlington, will form Company D in 2nd Battalion, 128th Infantry. Soldiers originally assigned to the units being filled by 126th soldiers will be blended elsewhere within their battalions. The Whitewater and Racine soldiers are expected to report to active duty as part of 1/120th Field Artillery on 10 Aug., and the Kenosha and Burlington soldiers will begin active duty with the 2/128th Infantry 17 Aug. The 126th Field Artillery has been on alert since 6 May.

It was also announced that an unknown number of soldiers from the 32nd Brigade's Company B, 132nd Support Battalion, Mauston and Onalaska, may also be needed to fill one or more companies in 2nd Battalion, 128th Infantry. The 132nd Support Battalion has also been on alert since 6 May.
9 Jun. 2005 About 630 soldiers of the 2/127th Infantry departed Volk Field, WI, for Camp Shelby, MS. The mobilization order is for 545 days, about 18 months. The 2/127 will likely serve overseas for one year following mobilization processing and several months of predeployment training.
6 Jun. 2005 About 630 soldiers of the 2/127th Infantry report for active duty at their armories. The 2/127th Infantry has its Headquarters and Headquarters Company in Appleton; its subordinate units include Company A, Waupun; Detachment 1, Co. A, Ripon; Company B, Green Bay; Company C, Fond du Lac; Company D, Marinette.
3 Jun. 2005 The 2nd Battalion, 128th Infantry, received mobilization orders to report for active duty on 17 Aug. The 2/128th Infantry has its Headquarters and Headquarters Company in Madison; its subordinate units include Company A, Fort Atkinson; Detachment 1, Co. A, Elkhorn; Company B, Oconomowoc; Detachment 1, Co. B, Hartford; Company C, Baraboo; Detachment 1, Co. C, Reedsburg; Company D, Watertown.
3 Jun. 2005 The 1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery, received its mobilization order to report for active duty on 10 Aug. The 1/120th Field Artillery has its Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battery in Wisconsin Rapids; its subordinate units include Detachment 1, HHS, Mosinee; Battery A, Marshfield; Battery B, Clintonville; Battery C, Stevens Point.
20 May 2005 The Wisconsin National Guard received a mobilization order for about 70 soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade. The brigade is headquartered at Camp Williams with a detachment in Wausau.
13 May 2005 The 2nd Battalion, 128th Infantry, received its alert notification. The 2/128th Infantry, with its Headquarters and Headquarters Company in Madison, other units are Company A, Fort Atkinson; Detachment 1, Co. A, Elkhorn; Company B, Oconomowoc; Detachment 1, Co. B, Hartford; Company C, Baraboo; Detachment 1, Co. C, Reedsburg; Company D, Watertown.
13 May 2005 The 1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery, received its alert notification. The 1/120th Field Artillery, with its Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battery in Wisconsin Rapids, other units are Detachment 1, HHS, Mosinee; Battery A, Marshfield; Battery B, Clintonville; Battery C, Stevens Point.
13 May 2005 It was announced that the 32nd Engineer Company, Onalaska, and Troop E, 105th Cavalry, Merrill and Antigo, are combined to form Company A, 2/127th Infantry for the BN's mobilization. Soldiers assigned to the original Company A will be merged into the battalion’s other companies.
7 May 2005 The 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry, received its mobilization order to report for active duty 6 June. The 2/127th Infantry has its Headquarters and Headquarters Company in Appleton; its subordinate units include Company A, Waupun; Detachment 1, Co. A, Ripon; Company B, Green Bay; Company C, Fond du Lac; Company D, Marinette.
6 May 2005 Several units received alert notifications; Headquarters, 32nd Infantry Brigade, Camp Williams and Wausau; 132nd Support Battalion, Portage, Madison, Janesville, Eau Claire, Waupaca, Mauston, Onalaska and Milwaukee; Troop E, 105th Cavalry, Merrill and Antigo; 32nd Engineer Company, Onalaska; 1st Battalion, 126th Field Artillery, Kenosha, Whitewater, Oak Creek, Racine and Burlington.
28 Dec. 2004 Staff Sergeant Todd D. Olson, 36, from Loyal, WI, a soldier in Company C, 1/128th Infantry, Neillsville, died 27 Dec. from wounds received in action in Samarra, Iraq, on 26 Dec. when an improvised explosive device detonated. He was the 33rd service member from Wisconsin to die in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the first 'Red Arrow' soldier to die in combat since World War II.
23 Jun. 2004 The 1/128th Infantry departed Volk Field, WI, for Camp Shelby, MS. The 1/128th Infantry is the first Wisconsin National Guard combat arms unit to be operationally deployed since World War II. The 1/128th was attached to the 278th ACR, Tennessee, for OIF.
8 May 2004 The 1/128th Inf. received its mobilization order to report to its armories for active duty on 20 June. The 1/128th was ordered to active duty for 545 days in support of OIF.
1 Mar. 2004 The 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, received its alert notification. The 1/128th, with an authorized strength of 670 soldiers, has its Headquarters and Headquarters Company in Eau Claire; its subordinate units include Detachment 1, HHC, Abbotsford; Company A, Menomonie; Company B, New Richmond; Detachment 1, Co. B, Rice Lake; Company C, Arcadia; Detachment 1, Co. C, Neillsville; Company D, River Falls.
23 Jan. 2003 About 100 soldiers from various 32nd 'Red Arrow' Infantry Brigade units reported for active duty for service as Task Force Red Arrow in support of Operation Noble Eagle (ONE). Task Force Red Arrow supplemented security for two years at three of Wisconsin's airbases, the 440th Air-lift Wing in Milwaukee, the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee, and the 115th Fighter Wing in Madison.


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