The Take Back the Air Guard group also has taken exception to the Air Force’s Future Total Force initiative to station active duty airmen with the Guard in Burlington, where they can gain experience working with seasoned Guardsmen. The group claims it’s an undercover way to turn the ANG facility into an active duty base. Just when we thought that most folks were unhappy when base closure action took away their facilities.
End the Standoff, Pay the Troops
Oct. 30, 2025
The government shutdown is putting politics ahead of the needs of the nation, and those entrusted to defend it.

