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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)

Purple Heart ceremony

Maj. Gen. Donald P. Dunbar, adjutant general of Wisconsin, presents the Purple Heart to Tech. Sgt. Cristian A. Bennett, 115th Fighter Wing assistant program security manager, during a ceremony in Madison, Wis., Feb. 4. Bennett received the medal for injuries received when his Humvee was struck by an improvised explosive device during a security escort mission in Iraq on Feb. 24, 2006.

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)

Vice President and his wife walk in 57th Presidential Inauguration parade

Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden interact with the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade attendees in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013. National Guardsmen came from more than 30 states to help local and federal law enforcement keep the parade route clear and safe for the participants. (Air National Guard photo by 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

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)

Cub scouts visit Truax

Lt. Col. Matthew McCunn, a pilot with the 115th Fighter Wing, helps a cub scout try on flight gear during a base tour, June 29, 2012 at Truax Field, Madison, Wis. Cub scouts from Pack 76 of Marshal, Wis. were at Truax Field to tour the base and watch some of the fighter wing’s aircraft take off on a night mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Stephen Montgomery)

Pilot answers Cub Scout's question

2nd Lt. Kyle Lukey, a pilot with the 115th Fighter Wing, Madison, Wis., explains the purpose of the pitot tube on an F-16 fighter aircraft to a cub scout from Pack 76 of Marshal, Wis., June 29, 2012. Cub Scout Pack 76 was at the fighter wing for a base tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Stephen Montgomery)

President Obama departs Truax Field

President Barack Obama paused to meet members of the Air National Guard's 115th Fighter Wing prior to departing Truax Field in Madison, Wis. following a campaign speech near the state capitol building on Nov. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)

115FW Security Forces Squadron Training Exercise

Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Jonathon Jaeger, fire team member for the 115th Security Forces Squadron, leads a security patrol during a training exercise at Truax Field in Madison, Wis. on November 3. Approximately 30 Airmen from the 115th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron participated in the training exercise, which focused on improving combat readiness and weapons familiarization..

New commander to lead the 115th Fighter Wing into the future

Col. Jeffrey Wiegand, Wing Commander of the 115th Fighter Wing, addresses all in attendance during the change of command ceremony at Truax Field, Madison, Wis., Oct. 14. Col. Wiegand assumed command following Brig. Gen. Joseph Brandemuehl’s retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Bell)

New commander to lead the 115th Fighter Wing into the future

Col. Jeffrey Wiegand (second from right), 115th Fighter Wing Commander, salutes Brig. Gen. John McCoy (left), Wisconsin Air National Guard commander, after assuming command of the 115th Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. Joseph Brandemuehl (right) on Oct. 14, at Truax Field, Madison, Wis. Also pictured is Chief Master Sgt. David Zoromski (second from left), Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 115th Fighter Wing. The passing of the flag is a symbolic gesture signifying change in leadership, ensuring the unit is always under command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Bell)

General Brandemuehl's retirement

Brig. Gen. Joseph Brandemuehl (left), addresses all in attendance during his retirement ceremony, Oct. 10, 2012, Truax Field, Madison, Wis. Also pictured, Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, adjutant general of Wisconsin (center), and Brig. Gen. John McCoy, Wisconsin Air National Guard commander. Gen. Brandemuehl retired after serving as commander of the 115th Fighter Wing since 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Bell)

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The President visits Madison

President Barack Obama's convoy returns to Truax Field, Madison, Wisc., October 4, 2012. The President visted the base prior to speaking at Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Ashley Bell)

The President visits Madison

A Secret Service detail awaits the Presidents return to Truax Field, in front of Air Force One Madison, Wisc., October 4, 2012. The President visted the base prior to speaking at Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Ashley Bell)

The President visits Madison

President Barack Obama shakes the hands of service members at Truax Field, Madison, Wisc., October 4, 2012. The President visted the base prior to speaking at Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Ashley Bell)

The President visits Madison

President Barack Obama shakes the hands of service members at Truax Field, Madison, Wisc., October 4, 2012. The President visted the base prior to speaking at Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Ashley Bell)

The President visits Madison

Official vehicles for President Barack Obama's convoy await the President's arrival at Truax Field, Madison, Wisc., October 4, 2012. The President visted the base prior to speaking at Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Ashley Bell)

The President visits Madison

Colonel Patrick Volk (left), Vice Wing Commander, and Colonel Jeffrey Wiegand (right), Wing Commander of the 115th Fighter Wing, wait for the arrival of Air Force One at Truax Field, Madison, Wisc., October 4, 2012. The President visted the base prior to speaking at Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Ashley Bell)

Denton Program donation

Carol and Bob Dombroski from the Madison Breakfast Rotary in Madison, Wis.(left), and Chuck and Peg MacCarthy with the Good News Project in Wausau, Wis. pose with logistics and travel management specialists of the 115th Fighter Wing in Madison, Wis. The Wisconsin National Guard Airmen joined forces with the pilots and crew of a C-130J from the 317th Airlift Group, Dias Air Force Base, Texas, to provide transportation of humanitarian supplies and equipment donated by both volunteer organizations. The donated supplies included educational materials for Afghanistan elementary schools, and Medical supplies for clinics in the Commonwealth of Dominica.

115th FW Airmen show readiness

Airmen train to deploy during the Operational Readiness Inspection at Truax Field in Madison, Wis., June 14. As part of the ORI, the 115th Fighter Wing was evaluated on command and control, deployment processing, employment readiness, information operations and force protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Roth) (Released)