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Friday, 06 August 2021 10:08 |
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 Maj. Gen. Albert H. Wilkening died in April, commanded the Guard from 2002 to 2007. Funeral services will be held in the village of Oregon Saturday.
MADISON — On Thursday, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Aug. 7, 2021, as a mark of respect for former Wisconsin Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Albert H. Wilkening, who passed away on April 8, 2020, at the age of 74.
Wilkening had a long career of service in the U.S. military. He served as the Adjutant General of the state of Wisconsin commanding the Wisconsin National Guard from 2002 to 2007, during which time he oversaw the federal and state missions of the Wisconsin Air and Army National Guards. In 2003, Wilkening was appointed by former Gov. Jim Doyle to chair the Governor’s Homeland Security Council and serve as the governor’s Homeland Security Advisor. Throughout his career, Wilkening also received numerous awards and recognition such as the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, among many other accolades.
 “Maj. Gen.Wilkening was a dedicated public servant with a longstanding commitment to serving our country and the people of our state,” said Gov. Evers. “Our thoughts are with Maj. Gen. Wilkening’s family and loved ones as they honor his life and years of service to the state of Wisconsin.”
Funeral services will be held for Wilkening in the village of Oregon on August 7, 2021.
Executive Order #129 is in effect from sunrise to sunset on Sat., August 7, 2021, and is available here. |
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Friday, 06 August 2021 09:55 |
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Thursday, 05 August 2021 09:40 |
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Wednesday, 04 August 2021 12:02 |
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Tuesday, 03 August 2021 09:54 |
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Friday, 30 July 2021 15:18 |
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Friday, 30 July 2021 14:37 |
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Friday, 30 July 2021 10:24 |
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Thursday, 29 July 2021 17:49 |
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Thursday, 29 July 2021 15:04 |
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 Bill also gives $1.125 billion for Afghan refugee resettlement and provide 8,000 Afghan special immigrant visas as the United States works to relocate individuals who helped the U.S. military.
WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate passed a $2.1 billion Capitol security bill on Thursday, including providing new funding for the Capitol Police as they face a fiscal cliff, sending the legislation to the House.
The bill includes $521 million to reimburse the National Guard, roughly $100 million for the Capitol Police, $300 million for Capitol security and $42.1 million related to COVID-19 costs in the Capitol.
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