Training Leads to Loud Booms Across Central Wisconsin from August 7-18
CAMP DOUGLAS, WI (OnFocus) – During training exercises at Volk Field Air National Guard Base in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin from August 7-18, residents across Wisconsin may hear sonic booms as a result.
The annual “Northern Lightning” training takes place just northwest of Wisconsin Dells and helps approximately 60 aircraft and nearly 1,000 personnel from the National Guard, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy from across the country participate in combat exercises.
Northern Lightning is a tactical level, joint training exercise replicating today’s air battle space with current and future weapons platforms. A variety of the world’s most advanced aircraft including fifth generation aircraft like the F-35 will participate in the exercise.
Volk Field CRTC is one of the premier training installations and airspaces in the country, thanks to its expansive airspace and the quality of the training the installation can simulate.
Northern Lightning is one of seven Air National Guard joint accredited exercises held at a Combat Readiness Training Center, and the installation’s reputation as one of the country’s finest training areas continues to grow.
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