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Another lawsuit challenges locating F-35s at Wisconsin’s Truax Field
A nonprofit group said the military didn’t adequately consider the impact of noise, air and groundwater pollution that could result from the fleet.
Wisconsin Air National Guard resumes F-16 flights after crash
After the fatal crash Dec. 8, the commander of the 115th Fighter Wing, Col. Bart Van Roo, had grounded flights until officials could determine it was safe to fly again.
Senator asks Air Force Secretary Barrett to halt whistleblower discharge
A Wisconsin senator has asked Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett to halt discharge proceedings against a Wisconsin Air National Guard whistleblower until investigators determine whether his commanders are retaliating against him.
As Air Force mulls Truax F-35s, locals hope to sway opinion
With unanswered questions and increasingly vocal opposition from some residents, Madison's City Council has asked the Air Force to potentially reconsider Truax Field as a preferred site for a squadron of F-35 fighters, while 15 Dane County supervisors have signed a letter opposing the jets.
By Chris Hubbuch, Wisconsin State Journal via AP