Vermont Guard Heroes Return Home | Montpelier News

After an eight-month deployment across the Caribbean and Middle East, members of Vermont’s 158th Fighter Wing Air Guard are finally home — a triumphant return celebrated by their families and state leaders. Families endured tough times in their absence, showcasing incredible resilience. Adjutant General Henry Harder praised the airmen, noting some had been gone since December, and expressed deep pride as they stepped back onto familiar soil. Though exact numbers aren’t disclosed, the mission was hailed as successful, and the Guard is now focused on helping these heroes reintegrate into civilian life — marking both an ending and a new beginning for them and their loved ones. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8087a50813939c15