158th Fighter Wing VTANG

The 158th Fighter Wing (158 FW) of the Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG), based at Burlington Air National Guard Base, traces its origins to 1946 with the establishment of the 134th Fighter Squadron. Over the decades, the unit has operated a variety of aircraft, including the F-86 Sabre, F-4 Phantom II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and currently, the F-35A Lightning II. The 158th has supported numerous federal and state missions, including air defense during the Cold War, deployments for Operation Noble Eagle after 9/11, and overseas operations such as Operation Iraqi Freedom. Today, the 158th Fighter Wing stands as the first Air National Guard unit to fly the F-35A, maintaining a vital role in national defense and rapid global response.