F-35 Community Listening Sessions

media release:  The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has received a grant for community outreach and education from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC), Department of Defense. This grant has funded the Madison F35 Community Connection project which aims to build a stronger relationship between the Madison community and the 115th Fighter Wing at Madison’s Truax Field through education and engagement. The project started in November 2023 and runs through April 2024. All information about the project can be viewed on the project portal at www.MadisonF35.com.

The first round of in-person discussions through three Community Listening Sessions, have been scheduled to take account of community members’ busy schedules. The information presented at each of the sessions will be identical, but there will an opportunity for the community to attend either a morning, evening, or weekend session.

The listening sessions will include topics including the following:

• What specific issues or concerns should the program address in the future?
• How can the Wing enhance its communication with the community to foster a mutually beneficial relationship?
• What is your vision of the future of community collaboration with the Wing?

Registration is encouraged at www.MadisonF35.com but not required. Parking for this meeting is available in lot L off Anderson Street and in visitor parking.

February 1, 2024 6:00pm – 7:30pm Madison College Health Education Building Rooms 309/311 1705 Hoffman St Madison, WI 53704 February 2, 2024 9:00am – 10:30am Madison College-Truax Room D1630 1701 Wright Street Madison, WI 53704 February 3, 2024 9:00am – 10:30am Madison College-Truax Room D1630 1701 Wright Street Madison, WI 53704

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