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April 27, 2022
Truax Field begins PFAS remedial investigation

This week the Air National Guard will conclude part one of the remedial investigation into the presence of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances at Truax Field.The investigation marks the second major step in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
April 18, 2022
Airmen lead the way in F-35 transition for 115th Fighter Wing

In preparation for the arrival of the F-35 in spring of 2023, approximately 25 Wisconsin Air National Guardsmen have volunteered to be the first Airmen to receive advanced training at U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard facilities.
April 13, 2022
Truax firefighters receive international accreditation

Truax Field Fire and Emergency Services became the second Air National Guard fire department in the U.S. to be accredited by the Center for Public Safety Excellence’s Commission on Fire Accreditation International March 23 following a round of hearings in Orlando, Florida.The accreditation
April 11, 2022
115th Fighter Wing Chaplain receives Samuel Stone Award

Lt. Col. Derek Wolter, 115th Fighter Wing Chaplain, was awarded the 2021 Samuel Stone Award, which recognizes him as the Chaplain of the Year for the Air National Guard.
April 8, 2022
Local community leaders selected as 115 FW Honorary Commanders

Civic and corporate leaders from the Madison area gathered at Truax Field April 6, for an event commemorating their new role as Honorary Commanders at the 115th Fighter Wing.
March 11, 2022
Madison Airman receives Bronze Star

The 115th Fighter Wing mission support group superintendent was awarded a Bronze Star during her retirement ceremony March 5, at Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin, for her distinguished achievements throughout her deployment from November 2020 to May 2021.
Feb. 7, 2022
115th Fighter Wing Airmen awarded for excellence

Airmen assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing were recognized for their ability to perform above and beyond what is expected of them at the wing’s annual awards ceremony Feb. 5 at Truax field, Madison, Wisconsin.
Jan. 29, 2022
115th SFS receives jungle, water survival training in Hawaii

The 115th Security Forces Squadron, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin enhanced their survival and technical skills during a two-week jungle and water survival training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii Jan. 13 - 23.
Jan. 19, 2022
Wisconsin Airmen return home from final F-16 combat mission

Nearly three months ago more than 300 Airmen left their families and friends to accomplish the final F-16 Fighting Falcon combat deployment for the 115th Fighter Wing. Now, it’s time for those Airmen to be reunited with their families as they are welcomed home from their historic overseas
Jan. 12, 2022
Open House provides PFAS remediation update at Truax Field

The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing hosted an open house at Madison College’s Truax Campus Jan. 11 to address the current status of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances originating on and around Truax Field.