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Madison residents still negatively impacted by arrival of F-35 fighter jets

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85sc
on October 25, 2023

Madison residents still negatively impacted by arrival of F-35 fighter jets

Oct 25, 2023

Children put their hands over their ears as F-35 fighter jets fly over their heads while playing in the park behind Emerson Elementary School on Madison's north side. (Photo: Brittany Browning)

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The crash of an F-35 is not a laughing matter

by
85sc
on October 17, 2023

The crash of an F-35 is not a laughing matter

BY TOM BOSWELL OCTOBER 17, 2023

Madison, WI

A debacle in South Carolina underscores the folly of bringing the jets to Madison.

The national media has been awash with news reports and commentary since an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet crashed in South Carolina on September 17. The Marine pilot ejected from the jet, while the plane continued alone on its errant training mission for another 60 miles. The “state-of-the-art” Marine version F-35 costs $135.8 million, according to the Project on Government Oversight (POGO).

When the military resorted to Facebook to ask the public to help find the jet, it inspired a lot of jokes, particularly after a local Republican congresswoman asked: “How in the hell do you lose an F-35?” The plane was eventually discovered in a rural portion of a metro area that is home to more than half a million people.

One news source called it a “tragicomedy,” but it could have been more tragic than comedy, and could be replayed in the Madison area.

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Damaging effects of F-35 fighter jet noise on children.

by
85sc
on August 21, 2023

Our mission is to stop the harm that the basing of F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field, Madison will inflict. In addition, we work to stop the negligent pollution of our waters and force the clean-up of existing contamination of the water supply emanating from the base.

Watch this 12-minute video to learn more about the damaging effects of F-35 fighter jet noise on children.

produced by Safe Skies Clean Water Wisconsin, April 2023

https://youtu.be/SZxLkZbgkxY?t=47

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WORT Radio on F-35 Arrival in Madison

by
85sc
on June 15, 2023

First Wave Of F-35s Land In Madison
APRIL 27, 2023 BY NATE WEGEHAUPT AND WORT NEWS DEPARTMENT

Earlier this week, the first wave of F-35 fighter jets landed at Truax Airfield in Madison. While the Air National Guard is celebrating their arrival, neighbors and local activists who’ve been fighting the jets for years say that, while they’ve only been around for a few days, the jets have already disrupted their lives.

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Effects of F-35s in Madison WI

by
85sc
on June 15, 2023

Watch this 12-minute video to learn more about the damaging effects of F-35 fighter jet noise on children.

produced by Safe Skies Clean Water Wisconsin, April 2023

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Forum April 19: Protect Our Children From F-35s

by
85sc
on April 12, 2023

Public Forum April 19: Protect Our Children From F-35s

A free public forum on how military jet noise impacts children.

7 to 9 p.m. April 19, 2023
Sherman Ave. United Methodist Church
3705 N. Sherman Avenue, Madison

Preview the new Safe Skies Clean Water Coalition video.
Participate in a Question & Answer session with experts.
Discover how dangerous military jet noise affects children’s development, learning ability, and mental health.

A squadron of nuclear-capable, stealth F-35A fighter jets is expected to roar into Madison within weeks.
These planes are 4 times louder than the F-16s they replace.

It’s not too late to take action and try to turn back the F-35s!

Plan to attend this event to learn how you can help Protect Our Children

Sponsored by Safe Skies Clean Water Coalition

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Madison protest of F-35 war jets coming to Truax Field

by
85sc
on April 11, 2023

Madison protest of F-35 war jets coming to Truax Field on Channel 3, with pro-war messages being flashed under the screen about Russia, North Korea and Iran.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8EawaDIlPI&authuser=0

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