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Sept. 10, 2020

Vermont ANG to conduct night flying operations

The 158th Fighter Wing is scheduled to conduct F-35 night flying Sept. 15-17, with additional night operations Sept. 22-24.

Sept. 9, 2020

158th FW welcomes new command chief

Airmen with the Vermont Air National Guard will be joined by Army Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, the Vermont adjutant general, to officially recognize an assumption of authority ceremony Sept. 11 for the incoming 158th Fighter Wing command chief master sergeant.

Sept. 2, 2020

Over 70 Airmen prepare to deploy from 158th FW

More than 70 Airmen from the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard will deploy starting in September 2020 for up to six months to multiple locations.

Sept. 1, 2020

Camp Ethan Allen Training Site updates Sept. training schedule

The Camp Ethan Allen Training Site has updated their September schedule based on a need for increased firing times. 

Aug. 4, 2020

Northern Lightning: Over 250 Airmen to train at Volk Field, Wis.

Airmen, aircraft and support equipment from the 158th Fighter Wing began departing Aug. 3 to train at the Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin.

July 17, 2020

86th ICBT (MTN) to welcome new commander

The Vermont Army National Guard will hold a change of command ceremony for the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) July 19 at 11 a.m. at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho.

June 10, 2020

Camp Ethan Allen Training Site updates June training schedule

The Camp Ethan Allen Training Site has updated their June schedule based on a need for increased firing times. Residents near CEATS may notice training exercises in afternoons and evenings May 31-June 21.

June 5, 2020

Garrison Support Cmd. to welcome new commander

The Vermont National Guard's Garrison Support Command will hold a change-of-command ceremony June 6 at 2 p.m. to officially welcome Col. Justin Davis as the unit's new commander.

May 29, 2020

Camp Ethan Allen Training Site resumes training

The Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho will resume full operations after an extended suspension caused by construction updates and the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents near CEATS may notice firing operations during afternoons and evenings starting May 31 and continuing through August.

April 3, 2020

158th FW supports COVID-19 response, continues F-35 ops

The 158th Fighter Wing will continue flying operations as scheduled in order to maintain federal mission readiness requirements while also supporting the State of Vermont response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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