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The final F-16 fighter jet of the 115th Fighter Wing leaves Madison’s Truax Field later today (October 5th).
That unit is getting ready for the next generation of fighters to arrive – the F-35.
Participating in a ceremony today will be Chief Master Sergeant Brian Carroll who was present 29 years ago when the F-16s first arrived.
The first F-35 fighters are expected to arrive at the field next spring.
Construction work and training of the base personnel will be conducted in the interim.
