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  • Inside the Wire: WPW

    Fantastic work to all of our Vermont National Guard Airmen and Soldiers who competed at the 2023 WPW Small Arms Championship in Arkansas! The Vermont National Guard ended up placing 4th overall for the All-States Trophy, just off the podium behind Texas, Arkansas and South Dakota. This was a great finish, considering 7 of our 8 shooters had never shot here before. We also had some smaller accomplishments throughout the event, including: 2nd place – Rapid Pistol CQB Team Match 3rd place – Pistol Barricade Team Match 5th place – Movers Rifle Team Match 6th place – Anti-Body Armor Pistol Team Match Additionally, one of our shooters, TSgt Poirier, performed exceptionally well throughout the week. He finished 3rd overall in the individual pistol aggregate, 5th overall for the individual grand aggregate, and earned his Chief’s 50 Badge in the process. He also won the Pistol Barricade Match outright, beating over 240 other competitors. Everyone is looking real sharp

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  • Inside the Wire: ACE

    Our Airmen put their skills to the test during the Agile Combat Employment exercise with the F-35A Lightning II jets. Their adaptability and dedication to the mission are truly impressive.

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  • New American Series: TSgt Abdullahi

    Introducing TSgt Mahat Abdullahi, born in Somolia and now a proud member of the Vermont Air National Guard! Our latest "New American Series" documentary highlights his journey to becoming a U.S. Citizen and the impact that service in the Guard has had on his life.

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  • From Conversion to Combat: A 158th Fighter Wing Journey

    Take a look back at all the work the Airmen of the Vermont Air National Guard accomplished to convert the 158th Fighter Wing from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the U.S. Air Force's newest 5th generation aircraft, the F-35A Lightning II.

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  • New American Series: SrA Saini

    From American Airman to American Citizen, the Vermont Air National Guard played a formative part in Senior Airman Saini's life!

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  • Inside the Wire: Field Training Exercise

    The 158th Fighter Wing Mission Support Group was out in the field all last week completing an exercise! The training they received was high speed, low drag.

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  • U.S. F-35s soar over Baltic nations

    Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 134th Fighter Squadron, 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, photographed from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, currently operating out of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, conducted low approach flyovers over the Baltic Sea region on, June 16, 2022. The two fighter jets are flying across the Baltic Sea region starting at Pirita Tee, Estonia, then Riga, Latvia, and finally Vilnius, Lithuania to demonstrate U.S. commitment and assurance to NATO Baltic Allies and partners.

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  • The Green Mountain Boys

    The Vermont Air National Guard has a storied history, going all the way back to the Revolutionary War with the famed Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys. From rising flood waters at home to short-notice deployments, the Airmen at the 158th Fighter Wing are always ready. With the Vermont Air National Guard being the first Air National Guard unit to receive the F-35 Lightning II, the Green Mountain Boys will continue their legacy at the 158th Fighter Wing.

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  • Vermont brings Lightning to Nellis AFB

    Airmen, aircraft and support equipment from the Vermont Air National Guard participated in a world renowned training exercise known as Red Flag 21-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. This three-week exercise provides pilots, aircrew and operators a realistic training environment to prepare them for any combat environment.

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  • Northern Lightning

    The 158th Fighter Wing recently came back from the Northern Lightning training exercise at Volk Field Air National Guard Base. We invite you to take an inside look at what the Green Mountain Boys were up to while they were out there!

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  • F-35 Journey Home

    Come along for the ride with Lt. Colonels Nathan Graber and Anthony Marek as they fly home from Texas to Vermont with the first two F-35s in the Air National Guard.

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  • Viper Out: the F-16 in review

    The Vermont Air National Guard flew and maintained the F-16 Fighting Falcon for over 33 steadfast years. This is the legacy of the men and women of the 158th Fighter Wing and the F-16's three-decade history in South Burlington, VT.

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  • Viper Out: Vermont Ends 33 Years of F-16 Operations

    On April 6th Airmen, retirees, their family members, and the media say their final goodbye to this historic aircraft during the Viper Out ceremony at the 158th Fighter Wing.

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  • The 158th FW Welcomes the F-35

    On September 19, 2019 history unfolded as the 158th Fighter Wing became the first Air National Guard unit to receive the F-35 Lightning II.

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The Vermont Air National Guard is the proud home of the 158th Fighter Wing. Federally recognized in August of 1946 with the 134th Fighter Squadron, the Green Mountain Boys began their first flying mission with the F-47 and historically became the first Air National Guard unit to base the F-35A Lightning II, the most advanced and capable weapon system in the U.S. Air Force.

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our history, leadership, current news, as well as career opportunities within the Vermont Air National Guard.

Photo of Competitors shooting from the prone position during a team event at the Winston P. Wilson competition at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, May 4, 2023. Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills
Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills
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Photo of Marksmanship team members from the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing, discussing strategy and techniques during a team event at the Winston P. Wilson competition at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, May 4, 2023. Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills
Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills
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Photo of Cadre members pacing back and fourth with targets for a rfile event during the Winston P. Wilson competition at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, May 3, 2023. Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills
Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills
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Photo of Master Sg.t Robert Marciniak from the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing, shooting from the kneeling position during a team event at the Winston P. Wilson competition at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, May 3, 2023. Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills
Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills
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Competitors shoot from the kneeling position during a team event at the Winston P. Wilson competition at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, May 3, 2023. Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills
Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills
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Photo of The Vermont National Guard marksman ship team getting coined by Command Chief Master Sgt. Adrianne Schulz, the 158th Fighter Wing command Chief, during the Winston P. Wilson competition at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, May 5, 2023. Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills
Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills
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Photo of Competitors shooting their service pistols during the Winston P. Wilson competition at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, May 4, 2023. Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills
Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills
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A photo of Airman 1st Class Hannah Piette, Low Observable Technician assigned to the Maintenance Squadron, talking with Staff Sgt. Hailey Sayles, crew chief assigned to the Maintenance Squadron, on the flight line at Northern Lightning, a training exercise held annually at Volk Field, Wis., Aug. 13, 2020. Vermont Air National Guard Conducts Agile Combat Training Exercise
Vermont Air National Guard Conducts Agile Combat Training Exercise
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Photo of Airman First Class Emily Sorrell, a member of the 158th Security Forces Squadron, posing for a photograph at the Vermont Air National Guard base in South Burlington, Vermont, March 8, 2023. Sorrell was instrumental in organizing the first Air Force Gaming event for the wing, providing a unique community building experience for Airmen. Vermont Hosts First Guard Gaming Event
Vermont Hosts First Guard Gaming Event
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Photo of an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 134th Fighter Squadron of the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing taking off for a training mission from the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Feb. 7, 2023. Pilots Take To The Sky Pilots Take To The Sky
Pilots Take To The Sky Pilots Take To The Sky
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Photo of an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 134th Fighter Squadron of the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing taking off for a training mission from the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Feb. 7, 2023. Pilots Take To The Sky Pilots Take To The Sky
Pilots Take To The Sky Pilots Take To The Sky
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Photo of The 158th Fighter Wing’s command team walking with Vermont’s Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman (right) on the flight line at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Jan. 26, 2023. Vermont's Lt. Gov. Zuckerman visits the Green Mountain Boys
Vermont's Lt. Gov. Zuckerman visits the Green Mountain Boys
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Photo of Vermont’s Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman talking with both the 158th Fighter Wing command team along with the 158th Fighter Wing honorary commanders during a meeting at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Jan. 26, 2023. Vermont's Lt. Gov. Zuckerman visits the Green Mountain Boys
Vermont's Lt. Gov. Zuckerman visits the Green Mountain Boys
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Photo of Vermont’s Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman (center) standing for a picture with (from left to right) Col. Michael Blair, 158th Fighter Wing operations group commander, Tech. Sgt. Alexander Benckert, avionics technician with the 158th Fighter Wing maintenance group, Mr. Jack Russell, 158th Fighter Wing honorary commander, Mr. Ernie Pomerleau, 158th Fighter Wing honorary commander, Staff Sgt. Isabel Murphy, crew chief with the 158th Fighter Wing maintenance group, Col. Daniel Finnegan, commander of the 158th Fighter Wing, and Chief Master Sgt. Adrianne Schulz, command chief for the 158th Fighter Wing, in front of an F-35A Lightning II aircraft at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Jan. 26, 2023. Vermont's Lt. Gov. Zuckerman visits the Green Mountain Boys
Vermont's Lt. Gov. Zuckerman visits the Green Mountain Boys
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Photo of Col. Michael Blair, 158th Fighter Wing operations group commander (left) talking with Vermont’s Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman about the F-35A Lightning II aircraft at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Jan. 26, 2023. Vermont's Lt. Gov. Zuckerman visits the Green Mountain Boys
Vermont's Lt. Gov. Zuckerman visits the Green Mountain Boys
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Photo of an -35A Lightning II assigned to the 134th Fighter Squadron, Vermont Air National Guard, taking off on a night flying operation at the Vermont Air National Guard base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 23, 2020. Night Flying Operations
Night Flying Operations
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Photo of Tech. Sgt. Meghan Feeney, 158th Force Support Flight production recruiter for the Vermont Air National Guard, working in her office at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Dec. 30, 2022. Recruiting Team Ensures Mission Success
Recruiting Team Ensures Mission Success
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Photo of Airmen from the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, along with Airmen from the New York ANG's 105th Airlift Wing, Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, position wooden ramps to assist with loading equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Dec. 4, 2022. Multi-Capable Airmen Concept in Action
Multi-Capable Airmen Concept in Action
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Photo of Airmen from the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, along with Airmen from the New York ANG's 105th Airlift Wing, Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, position wooden ramps to assist with loading equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Dec. 4, 2022. Multi-Capable Airmen Concept in Action
Multi-Capable Airmen Concept in Action
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Photo of Airmen from the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, along with Airmen from the New York ANG's 105th Airlift Wing, Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, position wooden ramps to assist with loading equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Dec. 4, 2022. Multi-Capable Airmen Concept in Action
Multi-Capable Airmen Concept in Action
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No Drone Zone

The Vermont Air National Guard base, as well as Burlington International Airport (BTV), is a No-Drone Zone. It is illegal to fly an unmanned aircraft in this area without prior approval from the FAA and proper certification. Violators are subject to seizure and legal actions.

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