21 Mar 2017

Critical law enforcement training aids security forces Airmen's readiness

Members of the 115th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron participated in a quarterly training capstone exercise that was held on base March 18-19. The capstone exercise gave Airmen a chance to train on law enforcement fundamentals, knowledge they need when deployed with active duty units. The training gave drill status guardsmen and the full-time

11 Feb 2017

Wisconsin fighter pilots dominate Nevada skies

MADISON, Wis. – More than 190 Airmen from the 115th Fighter Wing returned home from a three-week TDY at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on Feb. 11.The Airmen participated in the base’s Red Flag 17-1 exercise Jan. 23 – Feb. 10. “Red Flag was founded to create a large scale realistic tactical exercise where aircrew could learn about the environment,

12 Jan 2017

Airmen receive recognition at annual awards ceremony

More than 800 Airmen attended the 115th Fighter Wing's annual awards ceremony in Hangar 406 on base Jan. 7.During the ceremony, there were eight categories of awards presented, including Airman of the Year, Non-commissioned Officer of the Year and Company Grade Officer of the Year, among others."I am extremely proud to serve with the outstanding

13 Oct 2016

115th Fighter Wing gains new commander

Airmen of the 115th Fighter Wing attended the wing change of command ceremony in hangar 406 Oct. 1.During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Donald P. Dunbar, Wisconsin adjutant general, thanked Wiegand for his contributions as commander of the wing. He then assured the Airmen in attendance that the incoming commander would continue to build on Wiegand's

18 Sep 2016

Wisconsin Guardsmen support innovative training

More than 80 Soldiers and Airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard traveled to Pleasanton, California Sept. 15-19, for an Innovative Readiness Training exercise intended to improve their deployment and readiness capabilities.The four day event, titled East Bay Stand Down, allowed the service members to meet critical training requirements while

7 Sep 2016

Wisconsin provides premiere joint training opportunity

Active duty and guard service members and aircraft from across the nation participated in the 2016 Northern Lighting Exercise at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 22-Sept. 2.The two-week exercise allowed more than 1,000 service members and both fourth and fifth generation aircraft an opportunity to train together. The F-16

4 Aug 2016

Wisconsin Airmen gain state mission insight

Thirty-three Airmen from across the state of Wisconsin participated in the Junior Enlisted Orientation Program held throughout the state July 26-28.The program gave enlisted Airmen a chance to travel to the 115th Fighter Wing, Volk Field Air National Guard Base and the 128th Air Refueling Wing, gaining insight into the various missions each has and

21 Jun 2016

Truax fire department receives accreditation

The 115th Fighter Wing Truax Fire and Emergency Services fire department became the first in Dane County and the ninth in the state to be accredited during an accreditation hearing in Orlando, Florida, March 16.The Commission on Fire Accreditation International hearing was the final benchmark during the more than 2-year accreditation process."Our

7 Jun 2016

Live missiles showcase pilots', maintainers' skills

Airmen from the 115th Fighter Wing, Madison, Wisconsin, participated in the Combat Archer exercise conducted at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 4-21.The 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group hosted the two-week exercise designed to showcase air-to-air capabilities."This exercise was a special mission since it has been over a decade since our pilots

9 May 2016

115th Fighter Wing hosts regional safety meeting

The 115th Fighter Wing hosted the American Society of Safety Engineers region V operating committee meeting on base April 7-8.Each year the meeting is held at a different location. It gives members an opportunity to tour various companies and facilities, and also learn occupational safety and health administration tips from the safety teams that