--- title: What Military Bases are in Vermont? slug: what-military-bases-are-in-vermont description: >- A guide to the active military bases in Vermont, led by Burlington Air National Guard Base, plus PCS housing tips, VA-loan guidance, and veteran agents. publishedAt: '2025-07-31T09:00:00.000Z' updatedAt: '2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z' author: VeteranPCS categories: - US Military Bases canonical: 'https://www.veteranpcs.com/blog/what-military-bases-are-in-vermont' componentSlug: us-military-bases stateSlug: vermont --- # What Military Bases are in Vermont? Vermont has a small but important military footprint, built almost entirely on the **National Guard**. The state is home to **two major active installations**, one supporting the **Air National Guard** and one supporting the **Army National Guard**. Whether you are **PCSing to Vermont** (Permanent Change of Station, the military term for an official move to a new duty station), thinking about a move, or just curious about military life in the Green Mountain State, this guide gives you a clear overview of the **key military bases** in Vermont. ## Overview of Military Installations in Vermont Vermont's two main installations sit close together near **Burlington** in the northwest corner of the state. One is a fighter base that flies the most advanced jet in the U.S. Air Force. The other is a training site that runs the only mountain warfare school in the Army. Both are run by the **Vermont National Guard**, so most military families who move here settle in and around the greater Burlington area. ### Active Military Bases in Vermont - **Burlington Air National Guard Base** (158th Fighter Wing, South Burlington) - **Camp Ethan Allen Training Site** (Army Mountain Warfare School, Jericho) ## Air National Guard Bases in Vermont ### Burlington Air National Guard Base Burlington Air National Guard Base shares the field with **Burlington International Airport** in **South Burlington**. It is home to the **158th Fighter Wing**, known as the **"Green Mountain Boys,"** which was first federally recognized in **1946** with the **134th Fighter Squadron**. The wing made history as the **first Air National Guard unit to base the F-35A Lightning II**, the most advanced and capable fighter in the U.S. Air Force. After flying the F-16 for 33 years, the unit began its F-35 mission and now flies and maintains these jets full time. Vermont's F-35s and Airmen have deployed overseas in support of global operations, including rotations to the Indo-Pacific. **Key Missions:** - F-35A Lightning II fighter operations and training - Combat-ready airpower for the Air Force and Air National Guard - Global deployments and partner-nation training Learn more on the [Vermont Air National Guard (158th Fighter Wing) website](https://www.158fw.ang.af.mil/) and the National Guard story on how the [Vermont Air Guard completed a historic F-35 first](https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3138188/vermont-air-guard-completes-historic-first/). ## Army National Guard Bases in Vermont ### Camp Ethan Allen Training Site Camp Ethan Allen Training Site, also called the **Ethan Allen Firing Range**, is located in **Jericho, Vermont**, northeast of Burlington. It is run by the **Vermont Army National Guard** and serves as a year-round training facility with weapons ranges and rugged mountain terrain. The site is the headquarters of the **86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain)** and is best known as the home of the **U.S. Army Mountain Warfare School**, the only school of its kind in the Army. The Mountain Warfare School is a **U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command** school that teaches basic, advanced, and specialty mountain courses to U.S. and foreign service members, with more than **500 military mountaineers** graduating each year from the two-week basic course. **Key Missions:** - Mountain warfare training for U.S. and allied forces - Headquarters for the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) - Weapons qualification and unit readiness training See the [Ethan Allen Firing Range page from the Vermont National Guard](https://vt.public.ng.mil/About/Our-Missions/Ethan-Allen-Firing-Range/) and the Army's feature on [making mountaineers at the U.S. Army Mountain Warfare School](https://www.army.mil/article/254083/making_mountaineers_u_s_army_mountain_warfare_school). ## Moving to Vermont? Let Us Help You Find a Home Relocating to Vermont for a military assignment comes with unique challenges, but **VeteranPCS** is here to help. Whether you need help understanding a **VA Loan** (a home loan backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, often with no down payment), finding **military-friendly communities**, or working with **experienced real estate agents**, we are committed to making your **PCS move** simple. Our network of **veteran and military-friendly real estate agents** can assist with: - Finding **on-base or off-base housing** - Connecting with **VA loan specialists** - Understanding the **best communities near each installation** If you are getting ready to move to Vermont, **contact us today** to connect with an **agent or lender** who understands the unique needs of military families. ## Plan Your PCS to Vermont Vermont's military presence centers on Burlington Air National Guard Base at the airport in South Burlington, with the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site northeast of the city, so most families settle around greater Burlington. Keep the timeline on track with the [ultimate PCS checklist and timeline](/blog/the-ultimate-pcs-checklist-and-timeline-for-active-duty-military-personnel), and if you have never moved before, our guide on [what you need to know to prepare to PCS](/blog/preparing-to-pcs-what-you-need-to-know) walks you through the basics. If you plan to buy, start with [the benefits of a VA loan](/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-a-va-loan) and our [complete guide to buying your first home with a VA loan](/blog/complete-guide-to-buying-your-first-home-with-a-va-loan). And because the right local guide makes a difference, here is [why military members should choose a veteran-friendly realtor](/blog/why-military-members-should-choose-a-veteran-friendly-realtor). When you are ready to start your search, you can [connect with a VeteranPCS agent who serves Vermont](https://www.veteranpcs.com/contact-agent) and knows the communities around each base. Know another family with orders to Vermont? Share this guide with your military network so they can plan their move too. ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ### 1. What is the largest military base in Vermont? **Burlington Air National Guard Base** in South Burlington is the largest active military installation in Vermont. It shares the airfield with Burlington International Airport and is home to the **158th Fighter Wing**, which flies the F-35A Lightning II. ### 2. How many military bases are in Vermont? Vermont is home to **two major active installations**: Burlington Air National Guard Base for the Air National Guard and Camp Ethan Allen Training Site for the Army National Guard. Vermont's military footprint is almost entirely National Guard. ### 3. What does the 158th Fighter Wing fly? The **158th Fighter Wing** flies the **F-35A Lightning II**. The wing, nicknamed the "Green Mountain Boys," was the first Air National Guard unit to base the F-35, the most advanced fighter in the U.S. Air Force. ### 4. What does the Army Mountain Warfare School do? The **U.S. Army Mountain Warfare School** at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho teaches Soldiers how to move, fight, and survive in mountainous terrain. It is the only mountain warfare school in the Army, and more than 500 military mountaineers graduate from its basic course each year. [**Connect with our Agents & Lenders in Vermont Today**](https://veteranpcs.com/vermont) and make your move stress-free.