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    FIRST AIR NATIONAL GUARD F-35S ARRIVE IN VERMONT

    First Air National Guard F-35s Arrive in Vermont

    First Air National Guard F-35s Arrive in Vermont    

    The 158th Fighter Wing, located in South Burlington, Vermont, is the first Air National Guard unit to receive the U.S. Air Force's fifth-generation fighter, the F-35 Lightning II. The Vermont Air National Guard, federally recognized in August of 1946 with the 134th Fighter Squadron, remains a premier fighter wing ready to serve the citizens of the state of Vermont and nation when called upon. The F-35 Lightning II marks the ninth mission aircraft that the Green Mountain Boys will receive, maintain and fly, providing readiness to the total force for several decades to come. This arrival marks a significant time in the Green Mountain Boys' history and the future of our Air National Guard and Air Force missions.

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    F-35 bank

    F-35 bank
    09.19.2019 | Photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota
    Two F-35 Lightning II’s bank after receiving fuel over the Midwest Sept. 19, 2019. The two aircraft were in route to the 158th Fighter Wing out...
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    19 Featured Videos

    From Conversion to Combat: A 158th Fighter Wing Journey

    From Conversion to Combat: A 158th Fighter Wing Journey
    12.30.22 | Ryan Campbell and SMSgt Michael Davis and TSgt Richard Mekkri and SSgt Jana Somero | 158FW
    The Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing finalized its conversion from flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-35A Lightning II over...
    Green Mountain Boys train at Tyndall AFB

    Green Mountain Boys train at Tyndall AFB
    01.21.21 | TSgt Richard Mekkri | 158FW
    B-roll of pilots, crew chiefs, and maintainers assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard prepare to launch F-35A Lightning...
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    279 Featured Images

    VTANG F-35s Soar During Training Weekend

    VTANG F-35s Soar During Training Weekend
    03.02.24 | SSgt Patrick Crosley | 158FW
    An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 134th Fighter Squadron, 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard taxis to the runway at the South...
    VTANG F-35s Soar During Training Weekend

    VTANG F-35s Soar During Training Weekend
    03.02.24 | SSgt Patrick Crosley | 158FW
    F-35A Lightning II’s assigned to the 134th Fighter Squadron, 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard line up prior to takeoff at the...
    VTANG F-35s Soar During Training Weekend

    VTANG F-35s Soar During Training Weekend
    03.02.24 | SSgt Patrick Crosley | 158FW
    F-35A Lightning II pilots assigned to the 134th Fighter Squadron, 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard enter their aircrafts at the...
    VTANG F-35s Soar During Training Weekend

    VTANG F-35s Soar During Training Weekend
    03.02.24 | SSgt Patrick Crosley | 158FW
    An F-35A Lightning II crew chief and pilot assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard conduct preflight checks on their...
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    9 Featured Stories

    158th Fighter Wing trains in Florida

    158th Fighter Wing trains in Florida
    01.24.20 | 1st Lt. Chelsea Clark | 158FW
    SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – Women and men of the 158th Fighter Wing train at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, returning to Vermont in late March....
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    F-35A Lightning II At Sunset

    F-35A Lightning II At Sunset
    04.19.23 | Dan DiPietro | 158FW
    This photo of an F-35A Lightning II was taken during the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and modified with a dynamic sunset at golden hour and used...
    158th FW Announces F-35 Arrival Ceremony

    158th FW Announces F-35 Arrival Ceremony
    12.09.19 | Ryan Campbell | 158FW
    Created digitally in Adobe Photoshop, the artwork announces the arrival of the F-35A Lightning II to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National...