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  • An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, taxis after a training mission during the annual Northern Lightning exercise conducted at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin August 11, 2020.orthern Lightning is a full-spectrum Counterland training exercise hosted at Volk Field ANGB, providing a tailored, cost effective and realistic combat training for the Air National Guard and Total Force. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mary Greenwood)

    Airmen Volunteer for F-35 Conversion Training

    Airmen and officers assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing volunteered to participate in off-base training for the F-35 Lightning II conversion that began in December 2020.
  • Brig. Gen. David May, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Air, Command Chief Master Sergeant James McKay, 115th Fighter Wing Command Chief, Brig. Gen. Erik Peterson, Chief of Staff, Wisconsin Air National Guard and Col. Bart Van Roo, 115th Fighter Wing commander stand-by prior to the passing of the unit flag as part of the official change of command ceremony in an aircraft hangar at the 115th Fighter Wing, Madison, Wis., Oct 3, 2020. Col. Bart Van Roo assumed command of the 115th Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. Erik Peterson. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Mary Greenwood)

    From the Cockpit to Command-115th Fighter Wing gains a new Commander

    115th Fighter Wing Change of Command Ceremony 2020
  • Student flight members donate to food pantries

    Wisconsin student flight Airmen donate food during pandemic

    Twenty-two student flight Airmen from across the state of Wisconsin joined together to collect and donate food items to local food pantries. Together they were able to donate 3,515 items during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring non-perishable food was available for families that needed it most.
  • F-16 Fighting Falcons fly with F-35 Lightning II

    Truax Field selected to receive F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

    The United States Air Force announced today that the 115th Fighter Wing, Truax Field Air National Guard Base, will receive the F-35A Lightning II aircraft.
  • An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 115th Fighter Wing takes off at Dane County Regional Airport, Madison, Wisconsin April 7, 2020.

    Pilots maintain flying hours during pandemic

    The alarms sound. Maintainers run to their jets to get them ready, while pilots gear up for their Fertile Keynote. In a matter of minutes, the Aerospace Control Alert F-16 Fighting Falcons are in the skies.Fertile Keynotes are exercises that allow pilots to practice intercepting aircraft, just like they would in a real-world scenario. These
  • Employers submitted to attend a Madison Boss Lift pose for a group photo in front of a 128th Air Refueling Wing Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker. A group of approximately 20 employers attended the Madison Boss Lift, hosted by Wisconsin Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Wednesday April, 24 2019 at Truax Field, Madison Wisconsin. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mary Greenwood)

    Supportive Employers Fly High

    A group of approximately 20 employers attended the Madison Boss Lift, hosted by Wisconsin Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Wednesday April, 24 at Truax Field, Madison Wisconsin. With the support of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee and 115th Fighter Wing, Madison employers were given a very rare experience.ESGR, a Department of
  • A panel of evaluators from the National Restaurant Association inspected the 115th Fighter Wing services flight during the March drill. The inspection came as part of the Airmen’s efforts to achieve the Air National Guard’s Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth Disney Award. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Kyle Russell)

    115 FW in the running for the Disney Award

    A panel of evaluators from the National Restaurant Association inspected the 115th Fighter Wing services flight during the March drill. The inspection came as part of the Airmen’s efforts to achieve the Air National Guard’s Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth Disney Award.  The Disney award recognizes the best dining facilities in the ANG. The 115th FW is
  • Honorary Commander spotlight - Dr. Curt Bronkhorst The 115th Fighter Wing Honorary Commanders Program is an innovative program that links military commanders with business leaders in the local community. These relationships provide the opportunity for both military and civilian professionals to gain valuable insight and perspectives of different organizations. The program also serves as a vital link for the Wis. Air National Guard to connect with and educate the public on the important missions of the 115th FW.

    Honorary Commander spotlight - Dr. Curt Bronkhorst

    The 115th Fighter Wing Honorary Commanders Program is an innovative program that links military commanders with business leaders in the local community. These relationships provide the opportunity for both military and civilian professionals to gain valuable insight and perspectives of different organizations. The program also serves as a vital link for the Wis. Air National Guard to connect with and educate the public on the important missions of the 115th FW.
  • Erik Leslie and his wife, Adrienne pose for a picture on their wedding day. Leslie is the owner and CEO of Tailwind Ventures and currently serves as an honorary commander of the Logistics Readiness Squadron at the 115th Fighter Wing. Leslie manages a family-owned company and maintains a leadership philosophy that family should always come first in your personal and business life.

    Honorary Commander spotlight - Erik Leslie

    The 115th Fighter Wing Honorary Commanders Program is an innovative program that links military commanders with business leaders in the local community. These relationships provide the opportunity for both military and civilian professionals to gain valuable insight and perspectives of different organizations. The program also serves as a vital link for the Wis. Air National Guard to connect with and educate the public on the important missions of the 115th FW.
  • Airmen wait in line for a mean during summer training encampment June 16-17, 1956 at Camp Williams (now Volk Field), Wis.

    A Moment in History: 62 years ago Camp Williams was rededicated to Volk Field

    On June 23, 1956, Camp Williams was rededicated Volk Field by Lt. Gov. Warren P. Knowles during a ceremony in honor of 1st Lt. Jerome A. Volk, the first Wisconsin National Guard pilot killed in combat in the Korean conflict.
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