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  • Inside the Wire: Open House

    The Vermont National Guard hosted an Open House at the 158th Fighter Wing Air Base in South Burlington on Sept. 11, 2022. Informing and interacting with the community is a critical part of the National Guard, so it's important to showcase who the Vermont National Guard is and what they do.

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  • Brig Gen Gregory Fick reflecting back on 9/11

    During 9/11 Brig. Gen. Gregory Fick was the steady hand and clear thinker that propelled the Green Mountain Boys to fly patrols over Ground Zero! Here, he reflects on that day over 20 years later.

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  • Open House 2022

    Come and join the 158th Fighter Wing at the Vermont National Guard's Open House on September 11, 2022.

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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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  • European Support

    As the Vermont Air National Guard continues to serve our country, most recently from their deployment to Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany, listen in on Col Shevchik as he updates Airmen and families on this important mission.

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  • Vermont ANG F-35s join NATO's Enhanced Air Policing mission

    B-roll of F-35A Lightning II fifth generation aircraft from the Vermont Air National Guard departed May 2 to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to continue NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission along the Eastern flank.

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  • Silver Flag 2022

    This month we highlighted members of our Civil Engineer Squadron as they compete in Exercise Silver Flag at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.

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  • Beyond the Uniform with Zack Adams

    With maple sugaring season just around the corner, our very own crew chief within the tactical aircraft maintenance section, MSgt Zack Adams, is about to hit his busy season. Take a listen as he compares his part-time military job with his full-time civilian business.

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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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  • Year in Review 2021

    We invite you to look back on the 2021 accomplishments, missions, and milestones of the Vermont Air National Guard. What a year it has been!

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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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  • 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. This conversion journey began in 2017 and continues still today to prepare the unit for becoming declared combat ready by the end of 2021.

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  • Vt. F-35s Fly Into Autumn

    F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, take off for a training mission involving eight aircraft from South Burlington Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Oct. 15, 2021. To maintain readiness and proficiency, the wing conducts two training missions per day during the week of up to 10 aircraft.

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  • 75th Anniversary

    Here's a glimpse into our June drill, which highlights the celebration of our 75th Anniversary. Thank you Governor Phil Scott, the Office of the Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard, and other distinguished visitors for joining us!

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  • Pease Refuels Burlington After 2-year Hiatus

    On March 25th the 158th Fighter Wing and the 157th Air Refueling Wing performed their first Air-to-Air refueling mission after a 2-year hiatus.

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  • VTANG Thanks Essential Workers

    To all essential workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Green Mountain Boys thank you!

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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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  • VTANG Airmen Training on USAF F-35 Program

    For over three years, Airmen of the 158th Fighter Wing have been training across the country to support the forthcoming F-35 mission.

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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.

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Photo of Phil Scott, the Governor of Vermont (left), Mr. Michael Hurley, 9/11 survivor and keynote speaker (center), and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, adjutant general of Vermont (right), standing for a photograph after the completion of the 9/11 remembrance ceremony during the open house at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of 9/11 survivor and keynote speaker, Mr. Michael Hurley, speaking at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony during the open house at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of Phil Scott, the Governor of Vermont, speaking at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony during the open house at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of Phil Scott, the Governor of Vermont, speaking at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony during the open house at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, adjutant general of Vermont, speaking at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony during the open house at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of more than 6,000 visitors at the open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of more than 6,000 visitors at the open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of more than 6,000 visitors at the open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of more than 6,000 visitors at the open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of more than 6,000 visitors at the open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of more than 6,000 visitors at the open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of more than 6,000 visitors at the open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of more than 6,000 visitors at the open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of more than 6,000 visitors at the open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of more than 6,000 visitors at the open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of more than 6,000 visitors at the open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of more than 6,000 visitors at the open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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Photo of more than 6,000 visitors at the open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. VTNG Welcomes Thousands to Open House

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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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