SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Vermont Air National Guard will conduct a regional flyby over Vermont and parts of New York in honor of the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations.

“The Fourth of July is a time when we come together as a nation to celebrate our freedom and honor those who have fought and continue to fight for it,” said Vermont Gov. Phil Scott. “This flyby serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifice and dedication of our military personnel. I am grateful for their service, and I know the people of Vermont share that sentiment.”

Scheduled to take place on July 4, starting at approximately 10 a.m., this aerial event will feature F-35s flying over cities and towns throughout the two states, coordinated to overfly many locally scheduled parades.

“This is a pretty awesome way for us to say thank you to our communities across Vermont, and to celebrate Independence Day,” said Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, Vermont adjutant general.

“I love hearing the commentary from Vermonters that don’t often get the chance to see how fortunate we are to have this mission and the quality of our airmen,” Knight added.

Flight paths and times are still to be announced.

For more information, contact Maj Meghan Smith, 802-660-5451.