Author: Guest

Most Americans rely on weather forecasts to plan their daily routine. The U.S. Navy is no different. With numerous ships, submarines and airplanes deployed in the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s area of operations, sailors stationed at Fleet Weather Center San Diego, make it their primary mission to monitor weather conditions in support of the fleet’s daily operations. Petty Officer 1st Class Emmanuel Blair, a 2002 William C. Horlick High School graduate and native of Milwaukee is one of these sailors serving at the Fleet Weather Center, providing full-spectrum weather services to shore-based commands and afloat naval units. As a Navy...

There are many different ways to earn aviation wings in the Air National Guard, but one avenue has proven to be the most popular choice for many personnel who pursue the esteemed position of becoming a pilot: the “home-grown” path. It can be an arduous journey to becoming an aviator but the route is fairly simple. An individual enlists in the Air National Guard, earns a college degree, applies for pilot vacancies, gets accepted, attends officer training school, and finally attends upgrade pilot training. For Staff Sgt. William Pelkofer, a boom operator with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin...

During the late 1999 a group of cultural anthropologists in Milwaukee began meeting to discuss ways that they could make contributions to the city, using skills acquired through the study and practice of anthropology. That group, now known as Urban Anthropology (UrbAn), celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The volunteer anthropologists from this organization have conducted interviews over the years with just under 1,800 Greater Milwaukee residents. The interviews have resulted in studies of 60 local ethnic groups and 102 neighborhood oral histories. With the help of over 100 anthropology interns, this ongoing “road trip” has placed UrbAn representatives...

88Nine Radio Milwaukee has a membership drive each spring, with the most tangible highlight being an exclusive t-shirt designed by local artists for new members. The station collaborated with Islands of Brilliance for 2019’s iconic creation. Membership Manager Maggie Corry works with local artists each year to produce a new member t-shirt, and selected design must achieve three objectives: 1. Create something special for contributing members to thank them for their support, 2. Capture the “feel” and brand of Radio Milwaukee, and 3. Allow the artists to express their individual vision and interpretation of what Radio Milwaukee means to...