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  • Truax Field outlines 'No Drone' Policy

    As the market for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or what’s better known as drones, continues to increase each year, the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Defense and the United States Air Force have had to establish regulations and policies to accommodate both manned and

  • Madison’s 115th FW breaks ground on first F-35 project

    The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing officially broke ground on its first major F-35 project Aug. 11, 2021 at Truax Field to commemorate the future of the Madison unit as the selected beddown site of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.

  • Audacious Warrior provides joint training for 115th Airmen

    Since 2017, Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from units throughout the Air National Guard have been pushing their skills to the limits during the ever-growing Audacious Warrior Training Exercise held at Fort McCoy and Volk Field Air National Guard Base.While the annual training has already

  • Traditional Airman tackles new role during COVID-19

    Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Airmen across the base have been utilized in capacities different from their typical work environments. Traditional Airmen, Airmen who typically only come to base for drill or annual training days, have also stepped up to the plate and taken on new

  • Command post Airmen maintain operations during COVID-19

    When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and leadership directed safe working operations, command post Airmen were limited. While many people across base started working from home to mitigate exposure to COVID-19, Airmen in the command post had to find alternative safety measures.

  • 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.