Vermont Guard Continues F-35 Flights

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Pat Bradley

Published April 3, 2020 at 7:40 PM EDT

Vermont Air Guard F-35 does a fly-over before landing at Burlington — Vermont Air Guard F-35 (file)

The Vermont Air National Guard will continue its F-35 flight operations even as members deploy across the state to aid in the COVID-19 response.

The Vermont Air Guard said Friday that the 158^th Fighter Wing will continue scheduled F-35 training. At the same time, it is working with Vermont Emergency Management and the Department of Health for pandemic response including setting up overflow facilities.

Adjutant General Greg Knight said they have a responsibility to support the state while also maintaining readiness for any federal call-ups. He added social distancing will be maintained in all training including a virtual drill planned this month.