Vermont National Guard statement: Feb. 16, 2022

Photo By Senior Master Sgt. Michael Davis | F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 34th Fighter Squadron, 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah depart Vermont Air National Guard Base in South Burlington, Vt, Feb. 16, 2022. These deployments were conducted in full coordination with host nations and NATO military authorities, and although temporary in nature, they are prudent measures to increase readiness and enhance NATOs collective defense during this period of uncertainty. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Davis)  

COLCHESTER, VT, UNITED STATES

02.16.2022

Story by Maj. J. Scott Detweiler 

Joint Force Headquarters - Vermont National Guard Public Affairs

In the early morning of Feb. 16, F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 34th Fighter Squadron, 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah departed the Vermont Air National Guard Base in transit to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. We understand the concern experienced by some this morning, and while the Vermont National Guard will not respond to individual comments related to this mission, the Public Affairs Office has logged all concerns and leadership takes each comment seriously. As an operational F-35 Fighter Wing, the Vermont Air National Guard does everything in its control to balance F-35 mission requirements with the impact on the local community. There are times when operational security and real-world missions prevent the sharing of information on specific aircraft movements. Please continue to follow vtguard.com/F-35 for the most up-to-date, releasable information.

Here is the full press release provided by U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs: https://www.usafe.af.mil/News/Press-Releases/Article/2936742/us-aircraft-head-to-europe-to-enhance-natos-collective-defense/

For follow-up questions please contact Vermont National Guard Public Affairs Office, MAJ Scott Detweiler: 802-227-2779, [e-mail]

• Date Taken: 02.16.2022
• Date Posted: 02.16.2022 13:20
• Story ID: 414756
• Location: COLCHESTER, VT, US