115th Fighter Wing Airmen showcase deployment readiness

An inspection team from the Air Combat Command is evaluating the 115th Fighter Wing's ability to deploy aircraft and personnel overseas in support of contingency operations.The inspectors, who will evaluate the Wing from July 13-18 as part of an Operational Readiness Inspection, will

ORI tests Airmen readiness

Commentary: 'Don't know what you've got till it's gone'

Have you ever had one of those days where you habitually throw on your uniform while watching the news, drive to work without even really thinking about what you are doing because you have done it so many times, perform your job and then, at the end of the day as you're driving home, think to

After six decades, Volk Field renders final respects for namesake

More than 61 years after 1st Lt. Jerome Volk's F-80 Shooting Star fighter jet was shot down over the skies of North Korea, the Wisconsin Air National Guard base bearing his name held a formal memorial ceremony July 11 for his family and guests. "He was my stable friend. He meant a lot to me," said

Advice from our newest Chief

I would fool myself if I were to tell you there is a definitive pathway to becoming a Chief Master Sergeant. Instead, having served in the Air Force for 26 years I've observed a lot and seen many changes; let me offer you advice gleaned from those experiences. My first bit of advice is to be willing

Commentary: National pastime teaches life lessons

Summertime means different things to different people: swimming, barbecues, vacations, moving to a new school. For me, summer also means baseball.I won't mention my favorite major league team because it's in direct conflict with my wing commander's favorite team. However, I feel we can extract many

Feature: The Patriot Files: A life less ordinary

Sitting across from U.S. Army Maj. Jonathan Holm, it is easy to paint him as the typical Soldier. The close-cropped hair, clean-shaven face and perfectly arranged uniform all add to the fierce look of determination that comes from years of military service. It's what lies behind his eyes that reveal

Wisconsin National Guard engages community at Rhythm and Booms

The Wisconsin National Guard howitzers that fire powder charges and the F-16 Falcon fighter jets that fly overhead during the National Anthem at the annual Rhythm and Booms celebration at Madison's Warner Park are more than just show - they are a tangible reminder of the assets, capabilities and

Dunbar to remain state's top military officer

Governor Scott Walker announced today the reappointment of Major General Donald Dunbar as the adjutant general of Wisconsin."Major General Dunbar has demonstrated over the past five years that he is a proven leader," said Governor Walker, who is the commander-in-chief of the Wisconsin National

Army Lt. Gen. Frank Grass nominated as chief of the National Guard Bureau

President Obama has nominated Army Lt. Gen. Frank Grass, the deputy commander of U.S. Northern Command, as the 27th chief of the National Guard Bureau, according to the Congressional Record.If confirmed, Grass would succeed the current chief, Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the first four-star