BRIGADIER GENERAL JOSEPH J. BRANDEMUEHL

Commander, 115th Fighter Wing

Brigadier General Joseph J. Brandemuehl is Commander, 115th Fighter Wing, located at Dane County Regional Airport - Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin. As Commander, he is responsible for the organization, training and equipping of nearly 1,200 active-guard and traditional forces serving the dual mission of state and federal responsibility falling under the Governor of Wisconsin and President of the United States. The 115th Fighter Wing operates the F-16C+ 'Fighting Falcon' as its primary weapon system, as well as, the RC-26B aircraft in the global Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission.

General Brandemuehl received his commission in 1985 after graduating from the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science. He is a command pilot with over 3,200 flying hours, of which over 2,000 are in the F-16C/D. In addition to his command duties, General Brandemuehl has served from April 2007 to April 2009, as Chair, Air National Guard F-16 Fighter Weapon Systems Council and as member of the Air Directorate Field Advisory Council.

EDUCATION:

1990 University of Wisconsin, Bachelor of Science, Astronautical Engineering, Madison, Wisconsin
1992 University of Wisconsin, Master of Science, Structural Dynamics, Madison, Wisconsin
2002 Air War College, by correspondence
2010 National Guard Joint Task Force Commander Course, United States Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. May 1985 - June 1986, Student, Undergraduate Pilot Training, 14th Student Squadron, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi
2. June 1986 - August 1986, Student, A-10A Basic Operations Training, 479th Tactical Training Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, Louisiana
3. August 1986 - May 1992, Aircraft Commander/Tactical Fighter, A10, 176th Fighter Squadron, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin
4. May 1992 - May 1993, Command and Control Officer, F-16, 128th Fighter Wing, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin
5. May 1993 - March 1994, Pilot, F-16, 128th Fighter Wing, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin
6. April 1994 - March 1995, Instructor Pilot, F-16, 176th Fighter Squadron, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin
7. April 1995 - February 1997, Training Officer, 115th Operations Support Flight, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin
8. March 1997 - September 1998, Pilot, F-16/A Flight, 176th Fighter Squadron, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin
9. September 1998 - July 1999, Commander, A-Flight, 176th Fighter Squadron, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin
10. July 1999 - April 2000, Commander, 115th Operations Support Flight, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin
11. April 2000 - March 2004, Commander, 115th Operations Group, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin
12. March 2004 - Present, Commander, 115th Fighter Wing, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin

FLIGHT INFORMATION:

Rating: Command Pilot
Flight Hours: More than 3,200
Aircraft Flown: A10A, AT-38, C-26B, F-16C/D, RC-26B, T-37, T-38, T-41
Pilot Wings Earned: Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (with Valor Device and 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
Combat Readiness Medal (with 2 Silver and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon
Air Force Longevity Service Award (with 1 Silver and 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Silver Hourglass and M Device)
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship (with 1 Bronze Star)
Air Force Training Ribbon (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Senior Operations Missile Badge
Maintenance Badge
Command and Control Badge

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS:

Air Force Association
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Experimental Aircraft Association
National Guard Association of the United States
Wisconsin Alumni Association
Wisconsin National Guard Association

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:

Second Lieutenant 30 May 1985
First Lieutenant 13 June 1987
Captain 17 June 1989
Major 12 August 1993
Lieutenant Colonel 5 December 1998
Colonel 27 June 2003
Brigadier General 28 April 2010

(Current as of June 2011)