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Photo of Airmen from the 158th Fighter Wing prepare for the third day of the William Tell competition at the Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, Sept. 13, 2023. William Tell simulates real combat scenarios, challenging participants in air-to-air combat, aerial gunnery and air-to-ground targeting, including the combat and control aspects relating to participating aerial assets.

Sept. 22, 2023

Back with a Bang: Vermont F-35s to the Forefront at William Tell

Savannah Air National Guard Base — After nearly two decades, the skies over Savannah once again roared with the sound of competitive spirit as the Air Force's historic William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Meet made its triumphant return. Hosted at the Air Dominance Center from Sept. 11-15, 2023, this event showcased the prowess of the Air Force's finest, with a special spotlight on the 158th Fighter Wing.

Photo of a Eurofighter Typhoons from the Austrian Air Force's Airspace Surveillance Wing, land at Hinterstoisser Air Base from the first ever training sortie between Vermont and Austria since signing their State Partnership Program agreement, Zeltweg, Austria, June 17, 2023.

Aug. 23, 2023

158th Fighter Wing Makes History in Austria

Vienna, Austria — The Vermont Air National Guard made history as they arrived in Austria to celebrate the one year anniversary of their State Partnership Program agreement, which saw U.S. F-35s land in Austria for the first time on June 16, 2023.

Aug. 15, 2023

Vermont National Guard Adjutant General Wins Excellence in Diversity Award

CAMP JOHNSON, Vt. — Vermont National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight was selected as recipient for the Fiscal Year 2022 Individual Army National Guard – National Guard Excellence in Diversity Award.

July 21, 2023

Vermont Army National Guard promotes first female to Brigadier General

Colchester, Vt. — Col. Tracey Poirier will become the first female promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the history of the Vermont Army National Guard during a ceremony at Camp Johnson on Wednesday, July 26th at 2:00 p.m.

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Matott (left), 158th Fighter Wing Security Forces personnel, and Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Powell, 158th Cyber Operations superintendent, walk a damaged roadway caused by historic flooding, during the Liaison Officer Mission, in Brookfield, Vermont, July 19, 2023.

July 19, 2023

Vermont Airmen and Soldiers Assist After Historic Flooding

South Burlington, Vt. — Floodwaters caused historic and catastrophic devastation throughout the state of Vermont during the course of two days beginning Monday, July, 10th 2023. Montpelier, Vermont’s capital city, was battered by a record setting 5.28 inches of rainfall on Monday alone — more than any other day on record. This week, the Vermont National Guard was activated to action to assess the damage.

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Cabo Verde military leaders pose for a picture with Airmen from the 157th Air Refueling Wing at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, May 9, 2024. The State Partnership Program exchange enabled Cabo Verde leaders to learn more about the wing's mission and where the partners can work together as Cabo Verde explores a military aviation program.

New Hampshire Guard Welcomes Cabo Verde State Partners

By Tech. Sgt. Victoria Nelson, | May 17, 2024

PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. - Cabo Verde military leaders visited New Hampshire National Guard Airmen at the 157th Air Refueling Wing for a three-day State Partnership Program exchange May 7-10.“These visits continue...

U.S. Air Force cyber operators and maintainers with the 103rd Air Control Squadron, Connecticut Air National Guard, unload a Tactical Operations System-Lite kit from a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 169th Aviation Regiment, Georgia Army National Guard, at Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia, May 15, 2024. As part of exercise Sentry Savannah, the 103rd ACS was the first National Guard unit to deploy and establish a cloud-based radar and radio connection from an austere, remote location using the TOC-L.

Connecticut Guard Deploys Cloud-Based Radar/Radio Connection

By Master Sgt. Morgan Whitehouse, | May 17, 2024

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Airmen from the 103rd Air Control Squadron, Connecticut Air National Guard, became the first National Guard unit to deploy and execute a cloud-based radar and radio connection of the Tactical Operations...

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 104th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the Maryland Air National Guard, and support personnel participated in Desert Flag 2024 May 9, 2024. The exercise included 10 countries and 12 separate airframes to build upon a cohesive fighting force in the defense of the Arabian Peninsula.

Maryland Air Guard Participates in Desert Flag 2024

By Tech. Sgt. Mercedee Wilds, | May 17, 2024

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION - U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 335th Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina and U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 104th Fighter Squadron, assigned...