My Home Base, Vermont Air National Guard

Join SrA Emily Sorrell on a unique tour of the 158th Fighter Wing in "My Home Base." Explore the area of South Burlington, VT, as she takes you inside the base to see the iconic F-35s, critical sections like Security Forces, and stunning local spots like a nearby apple orchard and the scenic waterfront. Discover what makes the Vermont Air National Guard more than just a place of duty-it's a part of the community. Don't miss this insider's view into life at the VTANG!

[@breyton490]

If I were still in my 20s, I would have taken this path in life. It's amazing how much information and opportunities the internet has unmasked. I had no idea such a career was possible.

[@retiredlogman]

It was always with pride that I watched the VANG fly over our property on their training runs.

[@johncoreyfarrell]

Wow, she was fantastic in her video. As the former commander of the 118 FS, CtAng I wish my old unit would produce a similar video. Well done VT.

[@adamlaing5102]

Thanks for sharing all of the really cool aspects of your home base. Everyone seems really proud to serve and call the Vermont ANG, home. Well done!

[@jumpingjeffflash9946]

My friend from active duty got assigned there as it is (was?) a TFI base, he loved it and he was from Florida, he retired out of there. I had enough fighter time and wasn't gonna commute up there from Mass for UTA's.

[@trvman1]

There was some sort of competition among many Air Force crews from all over the county late last year. The Vermont team won 1st place.

[@joemartino6976]

Good stuff. Thank you for your service!

[@mikegh20]

Great job Emily!!

[@intimidator.jb3470]

Nice work Emily, it's nice to put some faces n names to the F35's that fly over my house. Stay safe n Vigilant and T Y for your service !!

[@bretyoung1869]

Very interesting 🤔 Really enjoyed, thanks 🇺🇸

[@unclejoe862]

those eyebrows!!

[@peterjaniceforan3080]

🇺🇸🫡

[@joeg5414]

I'm kind of shocked they're still allowed to use the term boys in the name

[@apondo100]

Yeah I though that was a bit.. discriminatory

It's funny how America has all these bases on the Canadian border from the days of the British when they would be handier on the southern border...

[@joemartino6976]

They're housed on the grounds of Burlington International Airport (BTV). Not a separate and distinct AFB.

[@ryankubinski8789]

I think they are located in the North in the event of a Russian attack coming over the North Pole, but that’s just a guess

[@worldlife9834]

Government jobs will be coming to an end soon as the national debt will force massive unemployment in government sectors. Vermont is a beautiful state with high taxes.

[@allen480]

Do you actually live here?

[@worldlife9834]

@@allen480 not any more.

[@Buddy89538]

Wow. Such a waste of money having f35s. USA sure does waste a lot of $$ on their military budget it’s crazy.

[@GOPGOP-bk2yy]

Get a life kick-off.

[@Buddy89538]

@@GOPGOP-bk2yy I mean it’s true, their Military budget is huge while their citizens healthcare and social security is in tatters. Cost of living in the US is so huge it’s driving people to homelessness. Meanwhile they’re spending billions on new military hardware, and for what reason 😂

[@allen480]

@@Buddy89538That’s because your country mooches your defense needs from us. It’s apparent you are very jealous and also you need to worry about your own “perfect” country and understand that this (your comment) is none of your business. Tootles.

[@brucemcglasson]

​@@Buddy89538You poor snow flake.😂😂😂

[@crash8926]

@@Buddy89538 Ask yourself why the homeless can't stay off of drugs. Why those that can work, wont! Those that don't work, ask for and receive free handouts. And the cost of living is high because we give out money to everyone. The Military isn't the problem, it's a necessity! And if you are not American, please find another cause because you are very misinformed!

[@rangerpanties]

Disappointing to see such a disregard for military courtesy, but not unexpected from the guard. A SrA talking to an FGO, not a single sir uttered. SrA talking to a SNCO, calling him Frank. I get it, you're guard, you're all pals. But at least fake it for the camera and your recruiting audience.

[@104spun]

They're trying to recruit young and modern kids, and not boomers like you. So the fact that you dislike their demeanour means that they're probably doing something right.

[@rangerpanties]

@@104spun How naive of you to assume I’m a boomer. Your logic is flawed. Should we tell their future TIs not to uphold a standard because they are “young and modern”? Since when do we allow the new people to dictate standards of discipline for a warfighting organization? You and your friends bitch on the Amn/NCO/SNCO page about discipline in the shitter, then cower away from it when confronted. An organization built on killing the enemy is founded on discipline in the most basic form, and it is not present here.

[@rehved]

lol fake what? That's literally how it is.

[@jeffgordonliddy386]

@@104spun Typical Recruiter propaganda. If the new recruits think this is the USAF, they are in for the shock of their sheltered lives when they arrive at Lackland AFB...

[@crash8926]

@@104spun And it's not working. The so called "Young and modern" are lost! This is a clear sign of the degradation of the US. Guard or not, you conform to the Military, not the other way around!