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  • 115 FW puts safety first, receives recognition for outstanding practices

    The 115th Fighter Wing was presented the 2013 William W. Spruance Award, the National Guard Association of the United States' unit safety award, during the 136th General Conference and Exhibition at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 25.The 115 FW competed against 88 Air National Guard

  • Gerald Olesen inducted into Wisconsin Air National Guard Hall of Fame

    Retired Brig. Gen. Gerald C. Olesen was inducted into the Wisconsin Air National Guard Hall of Fame during a Sept. 6 ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters.Brig. Gen. Gary Ebben, assistant adjutant general for the Wisconsin Air National Guard, presented Olesen with the award, along with praise for

  • Employers honored for Guard member support

    Approximately 70 employers and employees from the Madison area attended an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve event here Sept. 5, recognizing employers who went above and beyond in their support of Guard and Reserve service members."Executing the mission of the 115th Fighter Wing would not be

  • Leaders emerge at 115 FW

    Three members of the 115th Fighter Wing were recognized for their recent promotions to chief master sergeants during a ceremony in Hangar 406 here August 23.Chief Master Sergeants Kevin Bluske, wing weapons manager, Jarrett Calhoun, aircraft maintenance superintendent, and Jessica Maple, human

  • Airmen gain critical combat skills during RED FLAG-Alaska

    Approximately 130 Airmen from the 115th Fighter Wing participated in RED FLAG-Alaska, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, August 7-22, refreshing skills and working in real-world scenarios to test their abilities in a high-paced environment. RED FLAG-Alaska flying exercises took place in the Joint

  • Airmen spread their wings across Wisconsin

    The engine is loud. Shadows from the rotor blades are constantly hitting the ground. The Airmen inside are given the go-ahead to exit the UH-60 Black Hawk. One by one they exit, ducking down to ensure they avoid the blades.Smiles are on all of their faces. For most of the Airmen, this was their

  • EOD teams enhance stateside, overseas readiness during 2014 PATRIOT

    A tiny rope, less than an inch in circumference, holds his entire 250 pound body. Keeping the rope in his right hand, he moves it away from his body and quickly pushes off the wall using his feet. The slack allows him to jump a story and a half down the wall. When he's ready to stop, he pulls the

  • Runway closures give Airmen "Volk Time"

    Pilots and support personnel from the 115th Fighter Wing relocated to Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, for the month of July.The relocation allowed fighter pilots to continue their missions and flying requirements, while the Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin, completed

  • Airmen receive decontamination certification

    Airmen from across the base earned their 976A Patient Decontamination certification at the 115th Fighter Wing in Madison, Wisconsin, May 22.The certification came after a week of class time. The group was put to the test on their final day of training and proved to their instructor they could set up