Hidden WHYs of the F-35s — Part 1: What Happened – Episode 1: From Rosanne Greco: Host Colonel Rosanne Greco chats with Julie Macuga about what happened, and what is the history of the F35’s being in Vermont. Hidden WHYs of the F-35s — Part 2: In Their Own Words – Episode 2: From Rosanne Greco: […]
Colonel Roseanne Greco (Ret.) and environmental researcher Julie Muga discussed the controversial basing of the F-35 fighter jets in Burlington, Vermont. Their conversation focused on Senator Patrick Leahy’s role in influencing the decision, despite his public statements claiming neutrality. Key Takeaways: Leahy’s Influence on the Process While publicly stating he would not interfere, Leahy actively […]
Outgoing Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall criticized Elon Musk’s assertion that crewed fighter jets are obsolete, emphasizing that Musk, while a respected engineer, lacks military experience. Musk has repeatedly claimed that drones will replace traditional fighter jets, a stance he reiterated on his social media platform X in November 2024, calling those developing the F-35 […]
Two Vermont activists, retired Air Force Colonel Roseanne Greco and environmental/social justice researcher Julie Muga, discuss the controversial basing of the F-35 fighter jets in Vermont. They outline the process, political involvement, and environmental impact of the decision while revealing concerning details from official documents. Key Points from the Discussion Background on F-35 Basing […]
On January 28, 2025, an F-35A Lightning II fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks, Alaska, during a training exercise. The pilot experienced an in-flight malfunction, declared an emergency, and safely ejected before the aircraft crashed during the landing phase. The pilot was transported to Bassett Army Hospital for evaluation and has […]
Author: Dan Grazier Date: December 18, 2024 Summary of the Article The article critiques the F-35 fighter jet program, calling it a costly failure with limited military value. Despite over two decades of development and nearly $300 billion spent, the aircraft has not demonstrated adequate combat capabilities or reliability. The focus on economic arguments to […]
The Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG) contributes to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) in a number of ways, including: Firefighting – The VTANG provides the airport’s sole firefighting services and offers free mutual aid to surrounding communities. This service reduces the airport’s operating costs by around $4 million annually. Building maintenance and construction – The VTANG […]
Sydney P. Hakes November 24, 2024 The Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG) is working to address noise concerns caused by F-35 jets based at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport. Although local communities like Burlington, South Burlington, and Winooski have passed resolutions calling for mission changes, these changes must be approved at the federal level. VTANG […]
Meaghan Emery Oct 31, 2024 The Vermont Air National Guard recently proposed regular use of afterburners for its F-35 jets, presenting the plan as beneficial for Winooski residents. However, the decision has sparked significant backlash, especially among South Burlington residents who already experience high noise and air pollution levels. Concerns center around inadequate public communication, […]
Below is a message from Vermont documentarian Karen Akins, and a link to her film “The Quietest Year” about noise in Vermont (and around the world). A portion of the film addresses the dangerous noise of the F-35 in the Burlington area. There is a small fee ($15) to watch the 75-minute movie. There is […]