(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
A 132nd Electronic Attack Squadron EA-18 Growler lands
A 132nd Electronic Attack Squadron EA-18 Growler lands at Volk Field, Wis. Aug. 22, 2016, during Northern Lightning. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fou... More
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet lands Aug. 22, 2018,
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet lands Aug. 22, 2018, at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wis., during the Northern Lightning 18-2 exercise. Northern Lightning is one of seven Air National Guar... More
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II sit on the airfield
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II sit on the airfield at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, during the Northern Lightning 19-2 exercise, Aug. 23, 2019. This two-week Northern Lightning exercise prov... More
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off during
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off during the Northern Lightning exercise at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Aug. 21, 2019. Northern Lightning is a joint total force training exercise where current and fut... More
U.S. Airmen from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
U.S. Airmen from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tear down equipment on the airfield at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, during the Northern Lightning 19-2 exercise, Aug. 23, 2019. This two... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brent Bixby (left)
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brent Bixby (left) and Master Sgt. Lindsey Meade, airfield management specialists from the 182nd Airlift Wing and 106th Rescue Wing respectively, establish the touchdown zone b... More
An F-35A and an FA-18 Super Hornet fly in formation
An F-35A and an FA-18 Super Hornet fly in formation over Volk Field Wis. during Northern Lightning, Aug. 23, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourt... More
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II soars through
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II soars through the sky during exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Aug. 20, 2019. Northern Lightning is a joint total force training exercise that sees cur... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
Brig. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, the 3rd Marine Aircraft
Brig. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Assistant Wing Commander, visits with Marines from around Marine Aircraft Group 13 during Exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field Counterland Train... More
33rd Fighter Wing F-35As taxi down the flightline at
33rd Fighter Wing F-35As taxi down the flightline at Volk Field, Wis. during Northern Lightning Aug. 22, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth ge... More
Lt. Col. Brad Bashore, 58th Fighter Squadron commander,
Lt. Col. Brad Bashore, 58th Fighter Squadron commander, performs preflight checks on his F-35A with Airman 1st Class Thomas Radar, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, during exerc... More
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont
Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, deploy to Volk Field, Wisc. for Operation Northern Lightning, Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vt., Aug. 3rd, 2020. A C-1... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
Col. Chad Milne, Wisconsin Air National Guard director
Col. Chad Milne, Wisconsin Air National Guard director of operations, waits for aircraft to pass before continuing speach at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wis., during the Northern Lightning... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
Col. Chad Milne, Wisconsin Air National Guard director
Col. Chad Milne, Wisconsin Air National Guard director of operations, turns to watch a U.S. F-22 Raptor pass before continuing speach at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wis., during the Northe... More
11th Strike Fighter Squadron FA-18F Super Hornets prepare
11th Strike Fighter Squadron FA-18F Super Hornets prepare for take off at Volk Field, Wis. Aug. 22, 2016, during Northern Lightning. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasiz... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Jon Wheeler, commander of the 33rd
U.S. Air Force Col. Jon Wheeler, commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing, speaks with Airmen assigned to the 33rd FW prior to morning launches during the Northern Lightning exercise at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Aug. 16... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet lands Aug. 17, 2018,
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet lands Aug. 17, 2018, at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wis., during the Northern Lightning 18-2 exercise. Northern Lightning is one of seven Air National Guar... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Gilbert, an F-35A
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Gilbert, an F-35A Lightning II dedicated crew chief from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, waits to launch a jet during exercise Northern Lightning at Volk FIeld, Wiscon... More
U.S. Navy Petty Office 2nd Class Dustin Levalley, Aviation
U.S. Navy Petty Office 2nd Class Dustin Levalley, Aviation Structural Mechanic, 136th Electronic Attack Squadron, conducts a preflight check on the EA-18G Growler at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsi... More
A 33rd Fighter Wing pilot prepares for take off at
A 33rd Fighter Wing pilot prepares for take off at Volk Field, Wis. during Northern Lightning Aug. 22, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth gene... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Theodore Crowley, F-35 Lightning
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Theodore Crowley, F-35 Lightning II Dedicated Crew Chief, from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron preps a 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II at Volk Field Air National Guard Base... More
58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members
58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members unload a GBU-12 from an F-35A during exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 31, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. During the exercise, 33rd FW pilots were able to exec... More
Northern Lightning 2016
An F-16 Fighting Falcon, E-3 Sentry, F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18 Super Hornet and an EA-18 Growler are set up in a static display Aug. 29, 2016, during Exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Li... More
Lt. Col. Brad Bashore, 58th Fighter Squadron commander,
Lt. Col. Brad Bashore, 58th Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to take off in an F-35A during exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 26, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise ... More
A 132nd Electronic Attack Squadron EA-18 Growler taxis
A 132nd Electronic Attack Squadron EA-18 Growler taxis down the flighline at Volk Field, Wis. during Northern Lightning Aug. 22, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphas... More
A F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 158th Fighter
A F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, takes off for a training mission during the Northern Lightning training exercise held annually at Volk Field, Wisc., Aug. 10,... More
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II sits on the
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II sits on the flight line for the Northern Lightning exercise at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Aug. 19, 2019. Nearly 1,000 personnel from 20 different units traveled to the Air Nat... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
A C-130H Hercules from the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria,
A C-130H Hercules from the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Ill., taxis to the dirt runway at Young Landing Zone located at Fort McCoy, Wis. August 19, 2019. C-130 pilots were qualifying to complete their unimproved... More
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off during
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off during the exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Aug. 20, 2019. Northern Lightning is a joint total force training exercise where current and fut... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
An F-35A and an FA-18 Super Hornet fly in formation
An F-35A and an FA-18 Super Hornet fly in formation over Volk Field Wis. during Northern Lightning, Aug. 23, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourt... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Kokoruda, an F-35A
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Kokoruda, an F-35A Lightning II dedicated crew chief from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, runs through pre-flight checks at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Aug. 16, 2019. Mai... More
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II waits for launch
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II waits for launch during exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Aug. 22, 2019. Northern Lightning brings together Air Force, Air National Guard, Navy and Mar... More
Airmen from the 33rd Fighter Wing cheer as an F-35A
Airmen from the 33rd Fighter Wing cheer as an F-35A Lightning II taxis out during exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field, Wisconcin, Aug. 22, 2019. Northern Lightning brings together Air Force, Air National ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Yessenia Hernandez,
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Yessenia Hernandez, F-35 Lightning II Avionics Journeyman, from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron awaits to launch an F-35 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin... More
A 132nd Electronic Attack Squadron EA-18 Growler lands
A 132nd Electronic Attack Squadron EA-18 Growler lands at Volk Field, Wis. Aug. 22, 2016, during Northern Lightning. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fou... More
Senior Airman Jarvis Samuels, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Jarvis Samuels, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, prepares to launch an F-35A during exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 26, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightn... More
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lighting II flies over a
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lighting II flies over a training range during Exercise Northern Lighting Aug. 31, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourt... More
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
A Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 F-35B Lightning
A Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 F-35B Lightning II takes off, during the Northern Lightning exercise at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Aug. 12, 2019. Northern Lightning is a joint total force training exercise for... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brent Bixby (left)
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brent Bixby (left) and Master Sgt. Lindsey Meade, airfield management specialists from the 182nd Airlift Wing and 106th Rescue Wing respectively, establish the touchdown zone b... More
An Electronic Attack Squadron 132 EA-18 Growler taxis
An Electronic Attack Squadron 132 EA-18 Growler taxis down the flighline at Volk Field, Wis. during Northern Lightning Aug. 22, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasi... More
Airman 1st Class Derek Leuzinger, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Derek Leuzinger, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, prepares to launch an F-35A during exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 26, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Li... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Garcia, assistant
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Garcia, assistant superintendent of the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, conducts pre-flight checks during exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Aug. 16, 2019. Pi... More
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(United States Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing,
F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, are prepped by crew chiefs and maintenance personnel assigned to the 158th Maintenance Group for take off for training mission... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs greet
33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs greet 33rd Fighter Wing pilots as they step to their jets during exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 26, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 33rd Fighter
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing prepare jets for the Northern Lightning exercise at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Aug. 19, 2019. Nearly 1,000 personnel from 20 different units traveled to the A... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brent Bixby (left)
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brent Bixby (left) and Master Sgt. Lindsey Meade, airfield management specialists from the 182nd Airlift Wing and 106th Rescue Wing respectively, establish the touchdown zone b... More
Airmen from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Airmen from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron walk the airfield inspecting for debris at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, during the Northern Lightning 19-2 exercise, Aug. 23, 2019. This two-... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brent Bixby (left)
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brent Bixby (left) and Master Sgt. Lindsey Meade, airfield management specialists from the 182nd Airlift Wing and 106th Rescue Wing respectively, establish the touchdown zone b... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Willard Pierre-Louis,
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Willard Pierre-Louis, a low observable aircraft structural maintainer from the 33rd Maintenance Squadron, prepares to launch an F-35A Lightning II during exercise Northern Lightning... More
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A lands at Volk Field, Wis.
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A lands at Volk Field, Wis. Aug. 23, 2016, during Northern Lightning. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth generation assets e... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off during
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off during the exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Aug. 20, 2019. Northern Lightning is a joint total force training exercise where current and fut... More
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off during
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off during the exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Aug. 20, 2019. Northern Lightning is a joint total force training exercise where current and fut... More
Capt. Nathan Pelc, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with
Capt. Nathan Pelc, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 176th Fighter Squadron, Wisconsin Air National Guard, dawns his helmet August 15, 2018, before taking off at Truax Field, Wisconsin. F-16s from the Wisc... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
Air Force Staff Sgt. Theodore Crowley (F-35 Lightning
Air Force Staff Sgt. Theodore Crowley (F-35 Lightning II Dedicated Crew Chief) from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron preps a 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wis... More
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off during
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off during the Northern Lightning exercise at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Aug. 12, 2019. Northern Lightning is a joint total force training exercise that sees current and... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
U.S. Air Force Pilot prepares to conduct a preflight
U.S. Air Force Pilot prepares to conduct a preflight checklist in an F-35 Lightning II at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, during the Northern Lightning 19-2 exercise, Aug. 22, 2019. This two-week... More
U.S. Air Force Pilot taxis in an F-35A Lightning II
U.S. Air Force Pilot taxis in an F-35A Lightning II at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, during the Northern Lightning 19-2 exercise, Aug. 22, 2019. This two-week Northern Lightning exercise provid... More
A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II prepares to land
A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II prepares to land Aug. 22, 2018, at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wis., during the Northern Lightning 18-2 exercise. Northern Lightning is one of seven Ai... More
F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing,
F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, are prepped by crew chiefs and maintenance personnel assigned to the 158th Maintenance Group for take off for training mission... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
132nd Electronic Attack Squadron EA-18 Growlers and
132nd Electronic Attack Squadron EA-18 Growlers and 33rd Fighter Wing F-35As taxi down the flightline during Northern Lightning Aug. 22, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint t... More
33rd Fighter Wing pilots prepare to take off during
33rd Fighter Wing pilots prepare to take off during exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 26, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force an... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
U.S. Air Force Col Brian O’Neill, commander of the
U.S. Air Force Col Brian O’Neill, commander of the 33rd Operations Group, salutes two Airmen assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing before pre-flight preparations during exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field, Wi... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)
A 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman performs
A 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman performs a maintenance inspection on an F-35A during Exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 30, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise... More
U.S. Airmen from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
U.S. Airmen from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron walk the airfield inspecting for debris at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, during the Northern Lightning 19-2 exercise, Aug. 23, 2019. This... More
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A taxis down the flightline
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A taxis down the flightline at Volk Field, Wis. during Northern Lightning Aug. 22, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth ... More
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A lands at Volk Field, Wis.
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A lands at Volk Field, Wis. Aug. 23, 2016, during Northern Lightning. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth generation assets e... More
F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing,
F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, are prepped by crew chiefs and maintenance personnel assigned to the 158th Maintenance Group for take off for training mission... More
A F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 158th Fighter
A F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, takes off for a training mission during the Northern Lightning training exercise held annually at Volk Field, Wisc., Aug. 11,... More
Col. Chad Milne, Wisconsin Air National Guard director
Col. Chad Milne, Wisconsin Air National Guard director of operations, waits for aircraft to pass before continuing speach at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wis., during the Northern Lightning... More
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Erik J. Figi)