University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: 2023

Bieniek, Brian

Brian served from 1990-1994 in the U.S. Army with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm. He then reenlisted into the Wisconsin National Guard while attending UW-Madison from 1995-1999.  After graduating from UW, he accepted an active-duty position within the Wisconsin National Guard and continued serving in various units …

Boehlke, Craig

Originally from Appleton, Craig joined the Wisconsin Army National Guard in 1990 as a traditional guardsman. After graduating from UW-Oshkosh, he worked in video production until going on Active Duty with the Guard in 2002. Craig Served a total of 33 years with 21 of that being full-time. He deployed twice is support of Operation …

Boyle, Abygail

I started attending UW-Madison in 2019, and once the COVID-19 pandemic started, I enlisted in the 128th Air Refueling Wing in the Wisconsin Air National Guard in 2020 as a Fire Protection Engineer. After completion of basic training and the Fire Academy, I deployed. While deployed, I completed an accelerated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course. …

Cape, Justin

2022 Enlisted in the Air Force in 2012. Received my B.A. in History from UMGC in 2021. Decided to pursue my master’s degree in Sports Leadership as my plan after retiring from the Air Force is to teach/coach. 2023 Justin grew up in Wisconsin and always wanted to be a Badger. He enlisted into the …

Carlson, Dennis

I received my B.B.A. in 1959 in actuarial science. I worked in Hartford, CN, until late 1960 when I was notified that I would be drafted.  I volunteered in the U.S. Army Reserves in military intelligence.  For my six month’s active duty, I went to Ft. Dix, NJ for basic training and to Ft. Meade, …

Choquette, Matt

Commander Choquette graduated from Lehigh University in 1998 earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Economics. After earning his Naval Flight Officer wings in Pensacola, Florida in 2001, he reported to the Fleet Replacement Squadron, VAQ-129, for training as an Electronic Countermeasures Officer (ECMO) in the EA-6B Prowler. He has accumulated over 2500 …

Feucht, Darrel “AJ”

Darrel, “AJ” served in the U.S. Army Reserve and Wisconsin Army National Guard for 30 years retiring in July 2013.  He continued his education with an additional BA and MS degree. He was honored with various assignments and commands including two deployments in 2002 – 2003 and 2012.  His career took him to every continent …

Goodwin, Aaron

Served in the US Navy from 2010-2016 as an Electronics Technician (nuclear). I completed an around the world deployment in 2015 onboard USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Hanson, David

I grew up in Rice Lake, WI and always wanted to be a UW Badger and a soldier in the US Army. I accomplished both goals, serving two tours on Active Duty from 1984-87 and again from 1992-94. In between I graduated from the UW in 1991 with a BA in History and was a …

Holeman, Erik

Studying Civil Engineering and is currently in the Air National Guard with the 115th Fighter Wing out of Madison. I have just completed my first enlistment, and I plan on doing many more. Also, on the civilian side of the world, I will be working as a Project Engineer for Michels Corporation.