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Secretary’s statements a shift in Air Force’s F-35 stance
A Vermont Air National Guard pilot returns to the Burlington airport in an F-16 after an overseas mission. This type of fighter jet is scheduled to be replaced by the F-35 beginning in fall 2019. File...
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Sanders Institute has little to show for first year and $500K
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., with his wife, Jane Sanders. Photo by Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons Last summer, Jane Sanders launched The Sanders Institute, a Progressive think tank backed by star power...
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F-35 opponents seek new environmental review
F-35A Lightning II aircraft. Defense Department photo A coalition of Chittenden County activists opposed to the basing of F-35 fighter jets at Burlington International Airport are calling on the Air...
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Scott quietly sought to push back against F-35 foes
Gov. Phil Scott speaks to reporters during a recent press conference. File photo by Colin Meyn/VTDigger When Gov. Phil Scott traveled to Washington on April 9 for a meeting at the Pentagon with Air...
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Vermont political leaders support F-35 basing despite mechanical issues
Three F-35A test aircraft, AF-2, AF-3 and AF-4, fly in formation over Edwards Air Force Base, California. Lockheed Martin photo After the Pentagon grounded its entire fleet of F-35 fighter jets last...
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The flying fraternity: A ‘Top Gun’ culture pervades the Vermont National Guard
An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to to the Vermont Air National Guard, sits on the flight line as an F-35 Lightning II takes off during operation Combat Hammer at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida on...
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The flying fraternity: Guard commander’s wings clipped after secret rendezvous
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas W. Jackman Jr. (center) accepts command of the 158th Fighter Wing at the change of command ceremony on Jan. 4, 2014, at the 158th Fighter Wing at Burlington International...
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The flying fraternity: Africa, alcohol and the Afterburner Club
Lt. Col. Chris Caputo speaks in favor of the F-35 during an October 2013 Burlington City Council Hearing. Photo by Taylor Dobbs/Courtesy of Vermont Public Radio Editor’s note: “The flying fraternity:...
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The flying fraternity: Ghost soldiers of the Vermont National Guard
U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Guinee, commander of the 158th Fighter Wing, addresses airmen during a commander’s call at the Vermont Air National Guard base on Feb. 11, 2017. Vermont Guard photo by...
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The flying fraternity: Female Guard members claim barrage of harassment
Vermont Air National Guard Fire Department trains in Alpena, Michigan, on July 16, 2013. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Jeffrey Tatro Editor’s note: “The flying fraternity: Female Guard...
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The flying fraternity: Chaplain’s female assistant claims coercion
The Camp Johnson Chapel officially opened after a ribbon cutting ceremony in Colchester, Vt., Nov. 7, 2015. The chapel will host events for Soldiers and Airmen as well as other services for National...
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The flying fraternity: Whistleblower says Guard retaliated against him
Jeff Rector sits at his dining room table at his house in Jericho with documents relating to his case. Behind are his uniform and his father’s honors as a World War II veteran. Photo Bob...
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Church investigating former National Guard chaplain over sexual misconduct...
The New England chapter of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod has commenced an investigation into the Williamstown Lutheran Church’s pastor, Calvin Kemp, who was the subject of a recent VTDigger report...
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Vermont’s governor, top general defend response to Guard misconduct
Vermont National Guard Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, right, answers questions Thursday from reporters during a press conference about allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse. Gov. Phil Scott is at...
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Lawmakers to hold hearings on Vermont National Guard misconduct
Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, second from right, and other Guard leaders testify at the Statehouse in 2015 about sexual assault and harassment in the National Guard. Photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger Vermont...
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F-35 noise map delayed two months
F-35A Lightning II aircraft. Defense Department photo Release of the first noise map for the Burlington International Airport to include data on the F-35 fighter jets will be delayed by two months,...
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Rainville endorses Knight in adjutant general race
Retired Maj. Gen. Martha Rainville, the nation’s first female Adjutant General who ran the Vermont National Guard from 1997 to 2006, has endorsed Col. Greg Knight to be the state’s next Adjutant...
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As lawmakers select a new leader of the Green Mountain Boys, candidates focus...
Col. Greg Knight, candidate to be Vermont National Guard adjutant general, at the Statehouse in Montpelier last month. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Inside the Vermont Statehouse ceremonial Ethan...
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Scott requests full review of Guard policies
Gov. Phil Scott makes an opening statement at a press conference regarding the culture at the Vermont National Guard. Photo by Bob LoCicero/VTDiggerGov. Phil Scott has requested that the Vermont’s next...
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Former Vermont National Guard chaplain sanctioned by Lutheran Church
Pastor Calvin Kemp of the Williamstown Lutheran Church. The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod is taking disciplinary action against Pastor Calvin Kemp for alleged sexual misconduct, though he remains an...
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