Wing Commander
COLONEL BART VAN ROO
As commander, Col. Bart Van Roo is responsible for nearly 1,200 active-guard and traditional forces that support the President of the United States and the Governor of Wisconsin. With a premier fighter and mission support force made up of superior and reliable personnel, the 115th is able to successfully support community, state, and federal missions.
Col. Van Roo attended the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater and University of Wisconsin-Madison and received his commission through the Academy of Military Science in April 1999. Col. Van Roo began his military career in 1992 when he enlisted at the 115th Fighter Wing, Madison, Wisconsin as an Aeromedical Specialist. He served as a Non Commissioned Officer until 1998.
In 2000, he graduated from specialized undergraduate pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. He then went on to complete the F-16 Training Course, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Col. Van Roo returned to the 115th Fighter Wing where he held numerous positions within operations, including as an F-16 pilot in support of Operation Noble Eagle as an Aerospace Control Pilot, and served at the 176th Fighter Squadron Director of Operations.
In 2017, Col. Van Roo was appointed the 176th Fighter Squadron Commander, and was deployed to the Korean Peninsula with the 8th Fighter Wing as the 176th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Commander. He then served as the 115th Fighter Wing Inspector General. Prior to his current position, Col. Van Roo was the Director of Operations, Wisconsin Air National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, Madison, Wis. In addition, the colonel was the Northern Lightning Exercise director at the Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center.
Vice Wing Commander
COLONEL CHRISTOPHER L. GREEN
Colonel Christopher L. Green is the Vice Wing Commander of the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin. As Vice Commander he assists in ensuring that mission objectives, policies, and operational directives are effectively executed within the wing. The 115th Fighter Wing operates the F-16 Fighting Falcon as its primary weapons system, and is home to over 1,100 personnel authorized in direct support of this global mission.
Colonel Green is a prior enlisted Airman who received his commission in 2001 after graduating from the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science as a distinguished graduate. Prior to his command assignments, Col Green served in a variety of positions including Installation Deployment Officer, Chief of Supply, Munitions Accountable Systems Officer (MASO), Logistics Readiness Squadron Operations Officer, United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO) assistant for property, and Battle Staff Coordinator.
Previous commands include 115th Maintenance Group, 115th Communications Flight, 506th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Kirkuk, Iraq, and 115th Logistics Readiness Squadron.
Command Chief
COMMAND CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT JAMES C. MCKAY
Chief Master Sergeant James C. McKay is assigned as the Command Chief, 115th Fighter Wing, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin. Chief McKay’s mission is to advocate on behalf of the Wing’s enlisted force to ensure issues with their readiness, professional development, training, and quality of life are addressed.
Chief McKay entered the Army National Guard in July of 1985. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina followed by technical training at Fort Gordon, Georgia. After serving seven years as an avionics mechanic, he transferred to the Air National Guard in January of 1993. Before assuming his current position, he served as a telephone systems specialist, ground radio technician, Chief of Maintenance, operations branch superintendent, communications Chief Enlisted Manager, and Group Superintendent.
He has participated in Operations SOUTHERN WATCH and ENDURING FREEDOM.
Public Site: https://www.115fw.ang.af.mil
115th Fighter Wing News
- 2018-12-27 - Year-in-Review: 2018 a year to remember for the Wisconsin National Guard
- 2017-12-21 - Air Force picks Truax Field as one of two Air National Guard F-35 bases
- 2016-12-07 - Madison’s 115th Fighter Wing on short list for F-35A Lightning II
- 2020-12-11 - Wisconsin’s Adjutant General, and his wife, Renee, issue statement on death of Wisconsin Air National Guard pilot
- 2018-11-15 - 115th Fighter Wing receives Outstanding Unit Award
- 2020-12-11 - 115th Fighter Wing identifies pilot in Michigan F-16 crash
- 2020-12-10 - 115th Fighter Wing announces death of F-16 pilot after Michigan crash
- 2019-11-26 - Senior Air Force official visits Madison about proposed F-35 basing
- 2020-12-09 - Search for pilot continues after F-16 crash in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
- 2017-12-12 - Wisconsin Air Guard fighter jets escort first Japanese-built F-35A
- 2020-12-08 - F-16 crashes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
- 2018-11-02 - Unique training space draws aircraft from all services to Volk Field
- 2015-11-19 - Guardsmen get green and gold salute at Lambeau
- 2016-10-28 - 115th Fighter Wing gains new commander
- 2019-11-13 - Wisconsin Air Guard unit returns from game-changing deployment
- 2019-11-08 - A century ago, nation celebrated first Armistice Day
- 2019-11-06 - Decision on F-35 jets at Madison-based Air National Guard unit expected in spring 2020
- 2017-11-10 - Wisconsin Air Guard unit wraps up South Korea Deployment
- 2018-10-18 - Wisconsin Air Guard unit marks seventh decade of service to state, nation
- 2019-05-03 - Annual SIMCOM exercise improves communications interoperability across first responder agencies, National Guard, and amateur radio operators
- 2018-10-15 - Always Ready, Always There also means fire prevention for Wisconsin Guard
- 2016-06-16 - Fighter Wing firefighters perform CPR, save civilian’s life
- 2015-10-16 - Wisconsin Air Guard unit launches new health assessment program
- 2019-10-01 - Readiness on display during Hurricane Dorian
- 2015-10-12 - Wisconsin Air Guard unit forging a lasting partnership
- 2015-10-07 - Airmen pay tribute to fallen World War II pilot
- 2018-10-03 - Wisconsin Guard public affairs team documents Hurricane Florence relief
- 2017-10-27 - State’s troops making an impact in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
- 2015-09-30 - Wisconsin National Guard fuels section sets Air National Guard standard
- 2015-09-30 - Wisconsin Air Guard unit sets up staging area to address serious concerns
- 2017-10-16 - Dedicated Airmen receive prestigious recognition
- 2019-09-11 - 18 years later, Wisconsin Guard remembers fateful day that forever changed the Guard
- 2019-09-10 - Wisconsin National Guard honors current and former Guardsmen at awards banquet
- 2018-09-12 - Past, present Wisconsin Guard members honored at inaugural joint ceremony
- 2019-09-05 - Annual awards banquet to honor past and present Wisconsin National Guardsmen
- 2016-04-21 - Wisconsin Air Guard members defuse dangerous roadside situation
- 2019-08-23 - Volk Field concludes major air combat training exercise
- 2017-10-03 - Wisconsin Air National Guard sending mobile kitchen to Puerto Rico
- 2017-09-26 - Wisconsin National Guard sends communications team to Puerto Rico in aftermath of hurricane
- 2016-02-09 - Volk Field hosts national Air Guard recruiter training seminar
- 2016-03-29 - Competition builds teamwork between Guard, active Airmen
- 2019-08-14 - Wisconsin leaders recognize Guardsmen as storm recovery mission concludes
- 2016-02-09 - Civilians, citizen Soldiers/Airmen unite to test preparedness
- 2017-09-20 - Kunsan hosts Wisconsin governor, adjutant general
- 2015-08-26 - Joint Wisconsin National Guard unit trains for disaster response
- 2019-08-09 - Roadway debris clearance mission nears completion
- 2015-08-26 - Wisconsin Air Guard leaders visit deployed Airmen in Japan
- 2019-08-09 - Draft F-35A environmental impact statement analysis available for public comment
- 2016-02-09 - Business leaders visit 115th Fighter Wing
- 2019-08-08 - Northern Lightning exercise returns to Volk Field August 12-23
- 2015-08-26 - Wisconsin Air Guard training exercise yields explosive results
- 2019-08-07 - Communities, National Guard rally together to recover from devastating storms
- 2015-08-26 - Total Force: Active duty Airmen call Truax Field home
- 2019-08-05 - Veterans and volunteers show appreciation for National Guard as recovery efforts continue
- 2015-08-26 - Wisconsin Air Guard team improves disaster response unit capabilities
- 2017-09-13 - Troops behind the scenes help send Guard aid to Florida
- 2015-08-25 - Wisconsin Air Guard names state's top Airmen
- 2019-08-01 - National Guard response in Polk, Barron, and Langlade Counties continues with debris removal
- 2016-02-09 - Airman counts blessings, receives Purple Heart
- 2019-07-25 - Wisconsin Air Guard members depart for Southwest Asia
- 2016-02-03 - Wisconsin Air Guard announces state’s top Airmen
- 2016-02-09 - Wisconsin Air Guard members train for best outcome to worst-case scenario
- 2015-08-25 - Families, friends welcome Wisconsin Air Guard members home
- 2018-08-06 - Citizen Soldiers, Airmen assist in world’s greatest aviation celebration
- 2015-08-19 - Wisconsin Air Guard unit begins overseas deployment
- 2017-08-04 - Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing deploys to U.S. Pacific Command
- 2015-08-19 - 115th Fighter Wing remembers Wisconsin Air Guard member
- 2017-08-01 - Wisconsin Air Guard fighter squadron prepares for Korea deployment
- 2016-08-03 - Guard engineers activated to assist in recovery for communities affected by flooding, wind damage
- 2016-08-12 - Soldiers, Airmen helping northwest Wisconsin recover from July storms
- 2017-07-31 - Wisconsin National Guard plays supporting role in EAA AirVenture
- 2017-07-26 - Wisconsin Air Guard provides audacious warrior training
- 2018-07-05 - Volk Field hosts national exercise for explosives disposal
- 2016-08-23 - Local Guardsman relishes opportunity to help hometown in wake of floods
- 2016-02-04 - Dane County Airport runway closures gives 115th Fighter Wing 'Volk Time'
- 2016-02-04 - Wisconsin Guard EOD team part of large-scale disaster response exercise
- 2016-09-08 - F-35 fighter jet experiences premier Wisconsin training environment
- 2015-08-17 - 115th Fighter Wing Airman dies at Kadena after fall
- 2016-09-15 - Intercept missions increase pilot readiness
- 2015-08-17 - 115th Fighter Wing Airman falls to death in Kadena, Japan
- 2016-02-03 - Wisconsin Air Guard unit named best in Air Force
- 2018-06-07 - Wisconsin National Guard Airmen meet director of the Air National Guard during base visits
- 2016-02-03 - Visiting Red Horse Squadron gives Wisconsin Air Guard base a boost
- 2016-09-21 - Wisconsin Guard members help military veterans in need
- 2016-02-03 - Wisconsin Air Guardsmen gain critical combat skills at Red Flag-Alaska
- 2017-06-26 - 115th Fighter Wing practices damaged aircraft movement in Wausau
- 2015-08-17 - English lesson: Training mission gives Wisconsin Air Guard unit real-world opportunity
- 2015-08-14 - Wisconsin National Guard receives public affairs awards
- 2015-08-14 - Wisconsin Guard general officer selected for national role
- 2016-02-03 - Employers honored for Guard member support
- 2015-08-14 - Wisconsin Air Guard's 115th Fighter Wing prepares for Pacific Command deployment
- 2015-08-14 - Safety is goal of advanced motorcycle course
- 2015-08-13 - Political delegation tours Air, Army Guard facilities
- 2017-05-09 - National Guard chief visits Northern Lightning exercise at Volk Field
- 2019-04-09 - Wisconsin Air Guard’s Outstanding Airmen to vie for national recognition
- 2017-04-26 - Volk Field to host Northern Lightning May 1-12
- 2015-07-17 - Air National Guard Mobile Experience shines at Summerfest
- 2017-04-07 - Volk Field unveils new operations center during ribbon-cutting ceremony
- 2019-03-05 - Wisconsin Air Guard names its Outstanding Airmen of the Year
- 2015-07-07 - Educators visit Guard, Department of Military Affairs
- 2015-07-02 - Polish air force visits Volk Field
- 2015-07-02 - Alert forces demonstrate mission readiness
- 2017-03-23 - Critical law enforcement training aids security forces Airmen’s readiness
- 2020-06-10 - Double duty: Guard members complete degrees while mobilized for COVID-19 response
- 2017-03-06 - Wisconsin Air Guard announces state’s top Airmen
- 2018-03-09 - Local residents learn more about Truax Field F-35 Environmental Impact Statement process
- 2015-06-20 - Northern Lightning tests air crews in real-world combat scenario
- 2017-02-13 - Wisconsin fighter pilots dominate Nevada skies
- 2018-02-14 - Meet the Wisconsin Air Guard’s top Airmen
- 2015-05-15 - Wisconsin Guard disaster response unit prepares for evaluation
- 2017-01-20 - Volk Field air space grows to accommodate next generation aircraft
- 2018-01-25 - Governor salutes Wisconsin Guard to kick off State of State address
- 2015-03-02 - Wisconsin Air Guard pilot reaches 3,000 flight hours while in Japan
- 2020-05-08 - 115th Fighter Wing shows support during COVID-19 pandemic by flying over several Wisconsin communities
- 2020-04-15 - Truax Field selected to receive F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
- 2020-04-13 - Wisconsin Air Guard announces Outstanding Airmen of the Year