Volk Field ANGB

05/01/2026

Today Volk Field leadership got to see all the moving parts of the Crash Damage or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) Team Chief course. This intensive program brings together a diverse group of participants and instructors from across the nation and around the globe for specialized, hands on training.

The complexity of aircraft recovery requires precision, coordination, and technical expertise. By engaging in these realistic scenarios, attendees are gaining the critical skills necessary to manage challenging recovery operations.

As the course concludes next week, these professionals will return to their home units with the education and confidence required to respond effectively to aircraft incidents. We are proud to host this essential training that strengthens our collective readiness and operational safety.

04/28/2026

🔥𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 🔥

Over the next ~4 days(Tuesday-Friday), Hardwood Range will undergo a series of prescribed burns conducted by a specialized team of wildland firefighters from the USFS, US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Job Corps, DNR, and Hardwood Range, with additional support from Volk Field Fire. To ensure these operations are managed safely and effectively, approximately 24 burn professionals are on-site today to facilitate the process. This collaborative effort focuses on ecological restoration by stimulating native growth and curbing the spread of invasive species, while the systematic rotational burning of management blocks ensures more predictable fire behavior across all units.

Beyond the environmental benefits, these burns are critical for maintaining the operational integrity of the range. By clearing overgrowth and restoring native conditions, the project significantly increases visibility and access across the landscape. This improvement directly supports the safety and efficiency of military training operations and ensures that crash, fire, and rescue teams can execute rapid response maneuvers without being hindered by dense or unmanaged terrain.

04/27/2026

Today, a F/A-18C aircraft arrived at Volk Field, Wisconsin, from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, to join the Advanced Crash Recovery Team Chief Course.

On April 23, 2026, Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, alongside civilian contractors with the Aviation Maintenance and Consulting, Stricken Aircraft Reclamation and Disposal Program team, hoisted and loaded the aircraft onto a transport truck at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

The aircraft, which was previously under the oversight of the Type Commander and Program Management Activity 265, was transferred to the Air National Guard to support the Advanced Crash Recovery Team Chief Course at the Combat Readiness Training Center at Volk Field. This transfer ensures that recovery teams have access to the necessary assets for advanced mission-readiness training.

📸 U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Jacob Gabris

04/17/2026

This week, the 126th Combat Weather Flight commander, Lt Col Kalen Staddard, along with other members of the unit, accepted the CWF Award from Brig Gen Jeremy Ford.

Additionally, SMSgt Kathy Patton was recognized as the ANG Combat Weather Senior NCO of the Year!

Huge congratulations to the entire team for their outstanding service, dedication, and excellence in supporting the mission. Well deserved! 💪

04/16/2026

🔥 Volk Field Fire Department is HIRING 🔥

🔥 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 (Fire Crash Rescue Specialists)
📍 Camp Douglas, WI

We're looking for dedicated professionals to join our team protecting our airmen and aircraft!

🔥 𝙋𝘼𝙔 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘽𝙀𝙉𝙀𝙁𝙄𝙏𝙎
✅ Starting at $21.42 per hour (~$62K/year)
✅ $1/hr raise after 18 months
✅ Full State Benefits
✅ Protective Occupation Retirement

🔥 𝙒𝙃𝘼𝙏 𝙔𝙊𝙐'𝙇𝙇 𝘿𝙊
Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF)
Structural firefighting
Emergency medical response
Rescue operations
Operate fire apparatus & equipment

🔥 𝙍𝙀𝙌𝙐𝙄𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙎
18+ years old
High School Diploma or GED
Firefighter I (IFSAC/ProBoard) certification

🔥 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚: April 22, 2026

🔥 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙩: wj.wi.gov/job-20635

If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding career supporting our military at Volk Field, don't miss this opportunity!

https://wj.wi.gov/psc/wisjobs/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&JobOpeningId=20635

Salary Information
Starting pay is $21.42 (about $62,375.00 annually based 2,912 hours per year) plus an excellent benefits package. Employees in this classification will also receive a one-time increase of $1.00 after completion of 18 months of employment. This position is in the pay schedule and range of 05-11.

04/06/2026

The 115th Fighter Wing will be conducting evening training flights Monday through Thursday this week, April 6 - April 9, shifting their typical daytime flights to the evening, concluding at approximately 10:00 p.m. The training is required to ensure our Airmen's readiness to operate in all conditions, and we will continue to follow flight paths designed to minimize noise to area residents
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We will be conducting evening training flights Monday through Thursday this week, April 6 - April 9, shifting our typical daytime flights to the evening, concluding at approximately 10:00 p.m. The training is required to ensure our Airmen's readiness to operate in all conditions, and we will continue to follow flight paths designed to minimize noise to area residents
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03/15/2026

𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Volk Field ANGB will be closed to all non-mission essential personnel on Monday, March 16th. Those employees who are capable of telework should do so. Those employees who are unable to telework are authorized to take liberal leave or may make up hours in the same week. In the event of a state closure (at the direction of JFHQ), further guidance will be forthcoming. Please coordinate any individual issues through your respective chain of command.

128 Air Control Squadron - Wisconsin Air National Guard | Hardwood Range

03/10/2026

The 115th Fighter Wing will be conducting evening training flights Monday through Thursday this week, March 9 - March 12, shifting their typical daytime flights to the evening, concluding at approximately 9:30 p.m. The training is required to ensure our Airmen's readiness to operate in all conditions, and they will continue to follow flight paths designed to minimize noise to area residents
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We will be conducting evening training flights Monday through Thursday this week, March 9 - March 12, shifting our typical daytime flights to the evening, concluding at approximately 9:30 p.m. The training is required to ensure our Airmen's readiness to operate in all conditions, and we will continue to follow flight paths designed to minimize noise to area residents
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03/06/2026

In today's world, information travels instantly, and it's easy to forget that some details should not be shared.

Our Airmen serve to protect the freedoms we all enjoy; sometimes far from home and in harm's way. Sharing information about troop numbers, locations, duties, or timelines—whether by text, social media, or casual conversation—can create unnecessary risk for service members and their families.

Protecting our people while accomplishing the mission is our highest priority. Your assistance in safeguarding sensitive information can help us achieve it.

In today's world, information travels instantly, and it's easy to forget that some details should not be shared.

Our Soldiers and Airmen serve to protect the freedoms we all enjoy; sometimes far from home and in harm's way. Sharing information about troop numbers, locations, duties, or timelines—whether by text, social media, or casual conversation—can create unnecessary risk for service members and their families.

Protecting our people while accomplishing the mission is our highest priority. Your assistance in safeguarding sensitive information can help us achieve it.

03/02/2026

The Wisconsin National Guard Museum and Airpark is closed to the general public until further notice due to current world events. Military (CAC holders) and veterans with military ID are allowed access the museum, but it's suggested you call ahead of time to verify that they are open (608) 427-1280. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

02/26/2026

This morning, one of our talented Civil Engineering team members, snapped this gorgeous photo and shared it with the team. Thank you, Brian, for capturing the beauty around us and brightening everyone's day! 🌅

02/06/2026

2025 Outstanding Airmen & Civilians of the Year Ceremony 🇺🇸