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Vermont Air National Guard

Sept. 8, 2022
A History Making First Flight

Three years of training led to one very important day. Taking off over the mountains of Vermont, history is made at 20,000 feet.The 158th Fighter Wing has been no stranger to making history. In 2019, it was the first wing in the Air National Guard to receive the F-35A Lightning II.As the only wing
Aug. 24, 2022
VTANG Completes a Historic First for Air National Guard

Vermont’s 158th Fighter Wing returned home from Germany on Aug. 6, 2022, completing the National Guard’s first ever overseas deployment of the F-35A Lightning II.
July 28, 2022
158th Fighter Wing airmen demonstrate ACE concept in Estonia

Thirty-five multi-capable Airmen from the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard forward deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany to Amari Airbase, Estonia to exercise Agile Combat Employment, July 6-15.
June 16, 2022
U.S. F-35s soared over Baltic nations

Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing and one 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
June 9, 2022
Chief Master Sgt. Schulz becomes new Command Chief at 158FW

Chief Master Sergeant Adrianne Schulz assumed responsibility as the new command chief for the 158th Fighter Wing during a transfer of authority ceremony at the Vermont Air National Guard Base on June 4, 2022.

Sept. 6, 2022
Vermont National Guard Welcomes Public to Air Base

The Vermont National Guard is hosting an Open House at the 158th Fighter Wing Air Base on September 11, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Aug. 24, 2022
Vermont National Guard Open House 2022

The Vermont National Guard is hosting an Open House at the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont on September 11, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
July 8, 2022
Eglin Air Force Base F-35's set to train in Vermont

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – F-35A Lightning IIs from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. will visit the 158th Fighter Wing from July 12 to 28. Their scheduled take off windows are between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. from July 13 to 15, July 18 to 22, and July 25 to 28.
May 2, 2022
Vermont ANG F-35s join NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission

Eight F-35A Lightning II fifth generation fighters from the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing have arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 2, to continue NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission along the Eastern flank.
April 12, 2022
158FW Night Flying This Week

The Vermont Air National Guard will conduct night flying on Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 14 with two takeoff and landing periods scheduled between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. There are no scheduled morning flights.