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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Dickerson, the incoming command chief of the 158th Fighter Wing, salutes Col. Michael Blair, the commander of the 158th Fighter Wing, during a change of responsibility ceremony at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Aug 8, 2026. Dickerson assumed responsibility as the new command chief of the 158th Fighter Wing from Chief Master Sgt. Jeffery Steadman, who served as command chief for more than two years and has over 29 years of service with the Vermont Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Davis)
VTANG Welcomes New Command Chief
By Senior Master Sgt. Kyle King | Aug. 8, 2026
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Dickerson assumed responsibility as command chief of the 158th Fighter Wing during a ceremony at Vermont Air National Guard Base on Aug. 7, 2026...

Fire fighters from the Vermont National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing engage an aircraft fire during an exercise in New London, North Carolina, May 14, 2026. The exercise gave the fire fighters the opportunity to train on putting out live fuel fires. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero)
Training with Fire
By Senior Master Sgt. Michael Davis | June 26, 2026
In an era where technology has transformed the way people learn, work, and connect, some skills are still best learned the old fashioned way: face to face and hands on.For firefighters assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing,...

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, left, the director of the joint staff, chief of staff, Army, Vermont National Guard, checks his shot placement with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Trey Lytle, right, a combat arms instructor assigned to the 158th Security Forces Squadron, while qualifying on his weapon at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vermont, May 27, 2026. Brown, along with other general officers, practiced their small-arms marksmanship skills while also qualifying on their assigned weapons. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Raymond LaChance)
Locked and Loaded
By Airman 1st Class Raymond LaChance | June 23, 2026
Combat Arms Instructors from both the Vermont Air and Army Guard went down the line, confirming each weapon was on safe. Once all weapons were safely holstered, an instructor gave the green light to head down range to check...

Brooke Adams, daughter of a currently deployed service member, delivers remarks during a Memorial Day ceremony in Milton, Vt., May 25, 2026. The ceremony honored U.S. service members who died while serving in the armed forces and brought the community together to remember their sacrifice. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Davis)
158th Fighter Wing Family Continues Memorial Day Tradition During Deployment
By | May 25, 2026
Every Memorial Day, the Milton Fire Station usually echoes with the voice of Darren Adams, a member of the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing, as he delivers the community's annual remarks. But this year, with...

From Armor Officer to Educator: Retired Lt. Col. Steven Gagner reflects on service
By Sgt. Denis Nunez | May 19, 2026
For retired Lt. Col. Steven Gagner, leadership has never been confined to a battlefield, classroom or boardroom. Instead, it has been a lifelong pursuit shaped by service, education and a commitment to helping others grow...