Wisconsin State Journal | 27 May 2020 | Brad Geyer I live next to the Truax Field military base in Madison. The U.S. government has poisoned the water and should clean it up. The federal government plans to spend more than $50 million to expand the base. It plans to bring in a squadron of […]
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Decision to base F-35s in Madison ignores public health concerns
The Cap Times | 29 April 2020 | Bruce Barrett and Paula Rogge original letter “Today we are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. Our federal, state and local government officials have been working hard to contain the pandemic, and the public has followed social distancing instructions to “flatten the curve” until effective testing, […]
Air Force picks Truax for F-35 base; Madison opponents consider legal response
The Cap Times | 15 April 2020 | Steven Elbow original article While the U.S. Air Force cleared the final bureaucratic hurdle Wednesday to bring a squadron of F-35 fighter jets to Truax Field, opponents say they might take to the courts to stop the move. “We have retained some attorneys a while ago […]
Nation doesn’t need more war planes — Bradley Geyer
Wisconsin State Journal | 15 April | Bradley Geyer : Original Article The U.S. military needs to focus on defending our nation. We have more than enough military already. We have too many bases around the world. Our government should not be controlling other nations. It should not be taking resources from other nations — […]
Madison chosen for F-35 mission; Truax to get first jets in 2023
Wisconsin State Journal | 15 April 2020 | Chris Hubbach Madison chosen for F-35 mission; Truax to get first jets in 2023 Madison has been chosen to host a squadron of F-35 fighter jets. The U.S. Air Force announced Wednesday that it will send the new jets to the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th […]
‘We have just begun:’ Opponents of militarism proclaim
Northside News | 15 April 2020 | Oona Mackesey-Green Original Article U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson announced Wednesday morning that the U.S. Air Force had selected Truax Field in Madison as the site for squadron of F-35 fighter jets. The announcement follows months of local opposition to the F-35s from residents who live near Truax […]
Carla D. Raushenbush: Struggling to understand Baldwin’s support for F-35s
The Cap Time | 10 April 2020 | Carla D. Raushenbush Dear Editor: Dear Sen. Tammy Baldwin, I hope this finds you well! I am fine, staying at home during the pandemic. I am angry and despairing over your continuing support of F-35s in Madison. Trying to understand, I have researched and […]
DNR : National Guard not complying with laws
Wisconsin State Journal | 2 April 2020 | Chris Hubbuch original article F-35 opponents challenge environmental review; DNR says National Guard not complying with pollution laws “Attorneys for a group opposed to basing F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field say the Air Force’s review of environmental impacts is deficient and are calling for additional […]
Miskimen: Oppose F-35’s that are ineffective, dangerous, too expensive and they pollute
Dear Alders: I have contacted my alder Patrick Heck and others about opposing the F-35 plans at Truax. Especially in this time of Covid-19, we appreciate the vital work of the Air National Guard and the 115th Fighter Wing. It’d be preferable to so many of us, that these resources be put towards missions that […]
Release: Safe Skies Sends Petition to Air Force
Contact: Steven Klafka, (608) 255-5030 This past Thursday, Safe Skies Clean Water Wisconsin sent Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and Wisconsin government officials a petition signed by more than 2,000 residents opposed to the beddown of F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field in Madison. “In light of the coronavirus pandemic, we think it […]