Officials in Chittenden County are weighing the economic benefits of the Air National Guard's proposed plan to bring F-35 fighter jets to Burlington International Airport, while raising concerns about noise levels and government transparency.

The head of the Vermont National Guard is remaining tight-lipped on his nomination to a senior military position. Major General Michael Dubie is President Obama's pick to be the deputy Commander of Northern Command, based in Colorado Springs.

Adjutant General Michael Dubie has been tapped by President Obama to serve as Deputy Commander of the United States Northern Command, but his replacement won't be chosen until next year.

Adjutant General Michael Dubie has been nominated as the deputy commander of the United States Northern Command, the military's unified command in charge of protecting U.S. territory and providing military support for civil authorities in the event of a national emergency.

Major General Michael Dubie is warning people across the world to beware that someone is using his name and photographs of him as part of Facebook and Skype frauds.

As a lengthy, large-scale deployment of Vermont National Guard troops in Afghanistan comes to a close, Adjutant General Michael Dubie discusses the Guard's mission in Afghanistan and its aftermath. 

These were some of the voices in the news this week.

The head of Vermont's National Guard said the troops sent to Afghanistan earlier this year are facing their toughest job since World War II.

VPR's Bob Kinzel talks with Adjutant General Michael Dubie about the scope of the Afghanistan deployment as it now stands.

Adjutant General Michael Dubie talks about the scope of the Vermont National Guard's mission in Afghanistan, how long these troops will be there and how this large deployment affects the capabilities of the Guard here in Vermont.

Vermont's Adjutant General talks about a changing mission in Afghanistan, and how Vermont's National Guard troops are preparing for deployment.

Vermont National Guard troops will face a different, possibly more dangerous mission in Afghanistan.  We learn more specifics about their mission, and how it fits within the larger U.S. strategy.  Also, an update on FairPoint's continuing problems, and using wasps to find a destructive beetle.