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A F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 134th Fighter Squadron of the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing sits out on the flightline of the Vermont Air National Guard Base.

Sept. 8, 2025

158th Fighter Wing Conducts Essential Night Flying Training

The Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing will conduct night flying operations from Tuesday, Sept. 9, to Friday, Sept. 12, and again from Tuesday, Sept. 16, to Friday, Sept. 19.

More than 6,000 visitors showed up to an open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard in 2024.

July 1, 2025

Vermont National Guard Open House Returns This Fall with Expanded Parking, Military Exhibits, and Family Fun

The Vermont National Guard will host an Open House at the Vermont Air National Guard Base on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

A visual map of the F-35 Independence Day flyover path.

June 26, 2025

Vermont Air National Guard F-35 Independence Day Flyover

In celebration of Independence Day, the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing will conduct a regional flyover on July 4, honoring the spirit of the holiday and the enduring support of communities across Vermont and upstate New York.

Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing take off in an aircraft that will bring them to their deployed location, from the Burlington International Airport.

Jan. 13, 2025

Vermont Air National Guard Deploys to Japan

More than 200 Airmen, along with equipment and F-35A Lighting II aircraft from the Vermont Air National Guard recently deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of a planned rotation to enhance regional security and strengthen interoperability with joint and allied forces.

Vermont National Guard Press Release

Dec. 6, 2024

Vermont National Guard hosts 2024 Operation Santa's Convoy

The Vermont National Guard will escort Santa Claus on a lighted convoy around the state on December 19.

An F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 134th Fighter Squadron, Vermont Air National Guard, prepares to depart during a routine night training mission

Sept. 9, 2024

158FW Night Flying Operations

The Vermont Air National Guard will conduct night flying operations from Tuesday, September 10, to Thursday, September 12, and from Tuesday, September 17 to Wednesday, September 18 with one afternoon and one evening takeoff period per day. Flights are scheduled to conclude by 9:30 p.m.

U.S. Army Spc. Trace Thompson, 11B, with the Missouri National Guard receives assistance from U.S. Army Sgt. Chadwick Larter, 79R, with the Massachusetts National Guard, in adjusting his competitor patch after receiving the welcome brief for the Army National Guard Best Warrior finals.

Aug. 3, 2024

Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition Finals begin in Vermont

JERICHO, Vt. — Competitors from across the country received their welcome briefs and equipment today for the finals of the Army National Guard’s Best Warrior competition, at Ethan Allen Firing Range.

U.S. Army Sgt. Peter Fillion, C Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, New York National Guard, displays his competitor patch after receiving the welcome brief for the Army National Guard Best Warrior finals.

Aug. 1, 2024

Vermont National Guard hosts Army National Guard Best Warrior competition

JERICO, Vt. — The Vermont National Guard will host the Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition finals. Competition goes from August 3 to August 8. Sunday, August 4, from 6:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. is the best window for media to attend.

An F-35A Lightning II departs from the Vermont Air National Guard base during a routine night training mission

July 19, 2024

Vermont Air National Guard Night Flying

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Vermont Air National Guard will conduct night flying from Tuesday, July 23, to Friday, July 26 with one afternoon and one evening takeoff period per day. Flights are scheduled to conclude by 11:15 p.m.

Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers supported Vermont Emergency Management Urban Search and Rescue Teams conducting health and welfare checks and evacuating people during flash flooding July 10-11, 2024, in Barre, Vermont. Before the storm, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott approved the activation of approximately 15 Soldiers and seven high-water vehicles to prepare for flash flooding.

July 11, 2024

Vermont National Guard Rescues Beryl Flood Victims

COLCHESTER, Vt. - Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers worked with urban search and rescue teams to evacuate 19 people from locations in Barre, Northfield and Moretown experiencing flooding due to heavy rain caused by

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TAG's State of the Guard - April 2025

The above YouTube video link may not work on all government computers. Read the transcript of MG Gregory Knight's full State of the Guard here.

Green Mountain Guard Newsletter Archive

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Joint and multilateral personnel pose for a group photo at a Staff Exercise during Super Garuda Shield 25 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 1, 2025. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, and cooperation.
Hawaii Guard Strengthens Ties with Indonesia During Super Garuda Shield 25
By Sgt. Sean Walker, | Sept. 18, 2025
PEARL CITY, Hawaii - The Hawaii National Guard played a key role in Super Garuda Shield 25, the largest bilateral exercise between Indonesia and the United States and one of the Indo-Pacific’s most significant multinational...
A U.S. Soldier with the Oklahoma Army National Guard launches a drone during Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0 at Camp Gruber Training Center, Okla., Sept. 13, 2025. The training aimed to build Guard members’ ability to operate in a battlespace increasingly shaped by unmanned systems.
Oklahoma Guard Sharpens Drone Warfare Tactics During Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0
By Master Sgt. Amber Monio, | Sept. 18, 2025
CAMP GRUBER TRAINING CENTER, Okla. — Drones buzzed overhead as Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers and Airmen maneuvered strategically through a wooded area. They advanced slowly toward their objective – a series of enemy...
An Alaska Air National Guard combat rescue officer (CRO) assigned to the 212th Rescue Squadron descends over Malemute Drop Zone during a capabilities exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 25, 2024. CROs, pararescuemen, and search, evasion, resistance, and escape specialists of the 212th RQS — known collectively as Guardian Angels — are experts in personnel recovery operations and are trained to infiltrate behind enemy lines to extract isolated U.S. and allied personnel.
Alaska Air Guard Conducts Three Rescue Missions in 24 Hours
By Alejandro Pena, | Sept. 18, 2025
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaska Air National Guard members from the 176th Wing rescued five individuals involved in three incidents Sept. 15 that spanned more than 550 miles across Alaska.The Alaska Rescue...
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