| Wisconsin National Guard | |
|---|---|
Seal of the Wisconsin National Guard | |
| Active | 1848-Present |
| Country | |
| Allegiance | |
| Type | Militia |
| Size | 7,198[1] (Army National Guard) 1,944[1] (Air National Guard) |
| Headquarters | Madison, WI |
| Commanders | |
| Governor andCommander-in-Chief | Tony Evers |
| Adjutant General | Brigadier GeneralDavid W. May (interim) |
TheWisconsin National Guard consists of theWisconsin Army National Guard and theWisconsin Air National Guard. It is a part of theGovernment of Wisconsin under the control of theWisconsin 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.
The interim adjutant general is Brigadier General Brigadier GeneralDavid W. May.[2] On June 6, 2024, Major GeneralPaul E. Knapp resigned.[3] Knapp had previously assumed command from interim Adjutants General Brigadier GeneralJoane K. Mathews and Brigadier GeneralGary L. Ebben.[4] Ebben took command from Major GeneralDonald P. Dunbar following the latter's resignation after a federal report found he had "willfully ignored sexual assault allegations" in the Wisconsin National Guard.[5] Prior to the change in command, Ebben was the Deputy Adjutant for the Wisconsin Air National Guard. He continued this role concurrently with the interim position.[6] Major General Dunbar had been thestate adjutant general since 2007.