The 134th Fighter Squadron of the Vermont Air National Guard will conduct night flying operations from December 5th through December 20th, 2017. Area residents will see and hear F-16C aircraft taking off and landing until about 10:30 p.m. during this time.
As part of their overall readiness training, 158th Fighter Wing pilots and maintenance personnel are required to conduct night operations.
“The Green Mountain Boys remain ready to fly 24/7, and with that we must train within the hours of darkness,” said Lt. Col. Michael Blair, 158th Director of Operations, “we appreciate the support of the community in understanding the critical role training and readiness play in our national defense capabilities.”
This is routine training for Vermont Air National Guard personnel, and there will be two more weeks of scheduled night operations training in January.
Please direct correspondence regarding this press release to:
158th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, (802) 660-5379 / usaf.vt.158-fw.mbx.public-affairs@mail.mil
Download the Vermont Air National Guard press release here.
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