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 […]
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 […]
Sydney P. Hakes Oct 29, 2024 The Vermont Air National Guard has outlined a revised plan to mitigate noise caused by its F-35 fighter jets based at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport. In response to noise complaints from Burlington, South Burlington, and Winooski, the Guard announced that while changing the mission is not feasible, they […]
By Darren Perron Oct. 10, 2024 The article discusses the ongoing debate in Vermont regarding the F-35 fighter jets operated by the Vermont Air National Guard. Local communities, including Burlington, Winooski, and South Burlington, are increasingly vocal about wanting the jets removed due to noise concerns, despite ongoing noise mitigation efforts. However, Vermont’s congressional representatives, […]
By Jason Starr Oct 10, 2024 The Williston Selectboard has decided to delay taking action on a proposed resolution urging the U.S. Air Force to relocate the F-35 fighter jets due to noise concerns. Nearby cities, including Burlington, Winooski, and South Burlington, have already passed resolutions asking for a new mission for the Vermont Air […]