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An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the Madison based 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, on a routine training mission in the skies over Northern Wisconsin, April 23, 2013. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Stephen Montgomery)

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An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 115th Fighter Wing, Madison, Wis. is refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, Wis., April 23, 2013. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Stephen Montgomery)

Airman tests his gas mask for a good seal.

Senior Airman David Nelson, 115th Fighter Wing fuel shop, tests his gas mask for a good seal at the Credit Union building on Truax Field on April 7. Nelson used different breathing techniques and moved his head various directions to ensure his mask had a good seal throughout the testing. Airman at the 115th Fighter Wing just received the M50 gas masks and will all be required to accomplish the fit-tests on their masks. (Air National Guard photo by Andrea F. Liechti)

Flag flies above reviewing stand during 57th Presidential Inauguration parade

An American flag flies above the President's reviewing stand during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013. National Guardsmen joined forces with local and federal law enforcement to ensure the parade route was kept clear for the President. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Andrea F. Liechti)

President and family enjoy 57th Presidential Inauguration parade entertainment

The Obama family cheers on a marching band from behind the reviewing stand glass during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013. As they enjoyed the entertainment of groups from all over the United States, National Guard members helped local and federal law enforcement keep people off of the parade route. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Andrea F. Liechti)

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