Released/TSgt Daniel DiPietro

Members of the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard pay tribute to ten years since the 9/11 tragedy. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Dan DiPietro)

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Col Michael Morgan of the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard pays tribute to ten years since the 9/11 tragedy. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Dan DiPietro)

Community Basing

A1C Brandon Bunch of the 158th Fighter Wing Maintenance Squadron performs a post-engine run inspection in the right main landing gear wheel well on an F16.

Security Forces Returns

Senior Master Sergeant John Roberge reunites with his family during a return ceremony. The 158th Fighter Wing Security Forces deployed to Saudi Arabia for 6 months and returned November, 2010.

Community Basing

SrA Sean Gilbert of the 158th Fighter Wing Maintenance Squadron performs a cockpit inspection.

Jaded Thunder

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 158TH Fighter Wing, South Burlington, VT, pose for a group photo at Gowen Field in Boise, ID, May 14, 2010. The group took part in Jaded Thunder, a large force group exercise which included both active duty and guard units from both the Army and Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Sarah Mattison/Released)

Jaded Thunder

U.S Air Force SrA Adam Drew and SSgt Maranda Shaw, assigned to the 158TH Fighter Wing, work together to prepare an F-16 for flight at Gowen Field, Boise, ID, May 11, 2010. Drew and Shaw are participating in Jaded Thunder, an Army and Air Force joint training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Sarah Mattison/Released)

Jaded Thunder

U.S Air Force SSgt Gregory Gomez, assigned to the 158TH Fighter Wing, South Burlington, VT, prepares a weapon for loading at Gowen Field, Boise, ID, May 11, 2010. Gomez is participating in Jaded Thunder, an Army and Air Force joint training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Sarah Mattison/Released)

MTC opening ceremony

Mission Training Center grand opening ceremony June 4, 2010. Maj Jeffrey Palmer flies a simulation F-16 mission illustrating the new facilities benefits. Photo by SSgt Daniel DiPietro.

MTC opening ceremony

Mission Training Center grand opening ceremony June 4, 2010. Maj Jeffrey Palmer flies a simulation F-16 mission illustrating the new facilities benefits while Col Douglas Fick and other guests of the event overlook the simulation. Photo by SSgt Daniel DiPietro.

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Members of the 158th Fighter Wing Security Forces conduct Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) in Essex, VT, March 9, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Daniel DiPietro).

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Members of the 158th Fighter Wing Security Forces conduct Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) in Essex, VT, March 9, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Daniel DiPietro).

Operational Readiness Inspection: March 2010

Members of the 158th Fighter Wing participate in an Operational Readiness Inspection at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, Burlington International Airport, South Burlington, VT, March 27, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Sarah Mattison)

Operational Readiness Inspection: March 2010

U.S. Air Force LtCol Terry Moultroup assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing climbs out of is F-16 Fighting Falcon at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, Burlington International Airport, Burlington, VT, March 27, 2010. Moultroup just completed a sortie during the Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Sarah Mattison)

Operational Readiness Inspection: March 2010

U.S. Airmen of the 158th Fighter Wing Civil Engineers load a simulated casualty in an Army Blawkhawk at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, Burlington International Airport, March 25, 2010. The Airmen are participating in an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Daniel DiPietro)

Operational Readiness Inspection: March 2010

Members of the 158th Fighter Wing Civil Engineers await transportation for a medical evacuation at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, Burlington International Airport, March 25, 2010. The Airmen are participating in an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Daniel DiPietro)

Operation Snowbird, Jan 2010

U.S. Air Force MSgt John Seymour assigned to the 158FW, Vermont Air National Guard, South Burlington, VT, carries a fuel hose to an F-16. U.S. Air Force MSgt John Seymour assigned to the 158FW, Vermont Air National Guard, South Burlington, VT, carries a fuel hose to an F-16. Seymour is responsible for refueling the F-16s as part of Operation Snowbird at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, AZ, January 20, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Sarah Mattison/Released) an F-16 as part of Operation Snowbird at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Operation Snowbird

U.S. Airmen from the 158FW, Vermont Air National Guard, South Burlington VT, prepare for an operational readiness inspection during Operation Snowbird at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, AZ, January 19, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Sarah Mattison/Released)

U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Sarah Mattison

Member's of the 158th Fighter Wing Honor Guard prepare to present and raise the flag during a 9-11 ceremony.

U.S. Air Force phot by SSgt Dan DiPietro

U.S. Airmen with the 158th Fighter Wing prepare for a 9-11 ceremony.

158th FW Operational Readiness Exercise

158th Fighter Wing Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE). (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Dan DiPietro)

Airpower Summary for Oct. 4, 2007

An F-16 from the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing provides close air support to coalition forces supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Thomas Ireland)

Pease ANG Base

John Huff/Staff photographer Major Brian Waters of the Vermont based 158th Fighter Wing climbs down from his F-16 Fighting Falcon after landing at Pease Air National Guard base for a mid-air refueling mission with the New Hampshire Air National Guard 157th Air Refueling Wing Wednesday.

Pease ANG Base

John Huff/Staff photographer Major Brian Waters of the Vermont based 158th Fighter Wing prepares to exit his his F-16 Fighting Falcon after landing at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington prior to participating in a mid-air refueling mission with the New Hampshire Air National Guard 157th Air Refueling Wingís KC-135 tankers Wednesday.