115th Fighter Wing mission continues despite Winter Storm Draco

Chief Master Sgt. David Martin, 115th Civil Engineer Squadron, clears walking paths at Truax Field's 115th Fighter Wing as Winter Storm Draco continues to drop snow across the Northern Midwest Dec. 20. Although many local businesses and school are closed throughout the area, the 115th Fighter Wing remains open and ready for business. “The Wisconsin Air National Guard stands ready to execute our state mission, including domestic operations, by supporting relief efforts during natural disasters -- such as severe blizzards,” said 115th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Jeffrey Wiegand. “Our Airmen are ready, trained and equipped to respond on a moment’s notice.” Wisconsin Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jon LaDue

Staff Sgt. Timothy Donnan receives purple heart

Wisconsin Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Timothy I. Donnan, of the 115th Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight, receives the Purple Heart from Maj. Gen. Donald P. Dunbar, adjutant general of Wisconsin, in a ceremony at Truax Field, Madison, Wis., Dec. 3. Donnan was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received from a roadside bomb while deployed to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)

Denton Program donation

Air National Guard logistics and travel management specialists of the 115th Fighter Wing in Madison, Wis. joined forces with the pilots and crew of a C-130J fom the 317th Airlift Group, Dias Air Force Base, Texas to provide transportation of humanitarian supplies and equipment. The supplies, provided by the Wisconsin based Good News Project, and Madison Breakfasy Rotary included educational materials for Afganistan elementary schools and Medical supplies for clinics in the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Denton Program donation

Air National Guard logistics and travel management specialists of the 115th Fighter Wing in Madison, Wis. joined forces with the pilots and crew of a C-130J fom the 317th Airlift Group, Dias Air Force Base, Texas to provide transportation of humanitarian supplies and equipment. The supplies, provided by the Wisconsin based Good News Project, and Madison Breakfasy Rotary included educational materials for Afganistan elementary schools and Medical supplies for clinics in the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Wisconsin Air Guardsmen trains for National Guard Marathon

Master Sgt. Amanda Kapugi, 115th Force Support Squadron, prepares to log a lap time for her troop, Airman 1st Class Robert Miles, during an annual physical fitness test. Miles earned his second consecutive Excellent rating with back-to-back scores of a perfect 100 percent on the test. Miles is also training for a marathon in Lincoln, Neb., for a chance to make the National Guard Marathon team which travels around the country to compete. Wisconsin Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jon LaDue

Wisconsin Air Guardsmen trains for National Guard Marathon

Airman 1st Class Robert Miles, 115th Force Support Squadron, runs on the Truax Field track as part of his annual physical fitness assessment April 15. Miles finished with a time of 7:59 which put him in the "Excellent" category with a perfect overall scoree of 100. Miles is also training for the National Guard Marathon in Lincoln, Neb., for a chance to make the National Guard Marathon Team which travels around the country to compete. Wisconsin Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jon LaDue