Wisconsin lawmakers and officials celebrated this week the decision to base a squadron of F-35 fighter jets in Madison, the state's capital.

"This is outstanding news for Wisconsin! The first of the 18 F-35 jets are scheduled to begin arriving at Truax Field on Madison's North Side early in 2023," Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican, tweeted Friday.

This is outstanding news for Wisconsin! The first of the 18 F-35 jets are scheduled to begin arriving at Truax Field on Madison's North Side early in 2023. #WIWorking https://t.co/uzmjspZ03G — Governor Walker (@GovWalker) December 22, 2017

ADVERTISEMENT

“I applaud the Air Force for recognizing the strategic importance of our state, and I look forward to Wisconsin playing a major role as the Air Force modernizes and enhances its capabilities to keep America safe and secure," Sen. Ron Johnson Ronald (Ron) Harold JohnsonThe Hill's 12:30 Report: Ginsburg lies in repose CHC leaders urge Senate to oppose Chad Wolf nomination Top GOP senators say Hunter Biden's work 'cast a shadow' over Obama Ukraine policy MORE (R-Wis.) said in a statement.

The Air Force announced on Thursday that Truax Field would host the $100 million F-35 fighter jets. The military branch announced that it would also base a squadron in Montgomery, Ala.

“I congratulate the dedicated men and women of the 115th Fighter Wing,” Sen. Tammy Baldwin Tammy Suzanne BaldwinSenators introduce bipartisan bill to mandate digital apps disclose country of origin Keep teachers in the classroom Cher raised million for Biden campaign at LGBTQ-themed fundraiser MORE (D-Wis.) said in a statement.

“I have been proud to play a lead role within the Wisconsin Congressional delegation advocating for the 115th, and I am pleased that the Air Force has recognized the tremendous strategic, geographic and economic capabilities that Truax offers," she said.