 Welcome back to South Burlington, Vermont and the June on drill this month We welcome special guests and members of the Vermont National Guard as we celebrate the 75th anniversary with the Vermont Air National Guard Over the last three quarters of a century The air guard has been a shining example of the dedication and devotion Vermonters have to our nation for people and the democratic principles on which it was founded over the last year and a half There has been no greater partner than the men and women of our National Guard The work you took on was crucial and led to a response and recovery That is the envy of the nation So on this 75th anniversary and on behalf of our honorary commanders and the people of Vermont you so genuinely serve I say thank you for 75 years of making history Thank you for 75 years of heart And thank you in advance for another 75 years of greatness It's been a year and a half since we've been able to stand together in formation And now after serving alongside our state and federal partners In the battle against covid We can safely reunite It is fitting and even symbolic that our first official in-person ceremony Since the beginning of the global covid 19 pandemic is one to celebrate our resilience Our perseverance and our longevity And to do so on the 77th anniversary of D-Day We mark this milestone our 75th anniversary as a time to reflect and honor those who came before us To acknowledge the dedication of those who serve now And recognize the legacy we leave for those who will follow We are so proud of you We've come a long way since the propeller engine aircraft of the 1940s As the only national guard unit with the state-of-the-art f-35 lightning two fighter jets The green mountain boys are poised to be a stealthy fighting force for years to come Stay safe during the coming summer months I'm tech sergeant Richard McCree. Thanks for watching and I'll see you next time