State Air National Guard plans flyovers

MARSHFIELD – Area residents are likely to hear sonic booms the next few weeks as military aircraft with the state Air National Guard perform flyovers.

Dubbed Sentry North, F-35s, F-16s and other military aircraft are scheduled to train between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day now through June 15. Aircraft flying above 30,000 feet are authorized by the FAA to operate at supersonic speeds within the Volk Military Operating Area, and the sonic booms those speeds create may be heard at ground level. Wood County is in the flight path.

Wisconsin Air National Guard units provide protection of life and property, and preserve peace, order and public safety. State missions include disaster relief in times of earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and forest fires, search and rescue, protection of vital public services, and defense support to civil authorities.

As part of the total force, the state Air National Guard also provides operationally ready combat units and personnel to fulfill war and contingency commitments when called to federal active duty by the president or Congress.