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 Vermont National Guard Welcomes Senegalese Recruit By 2nd Lt. Shane Phipps,
                158th Fighter Wing
 SOUTH BURLINGTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Vt. – The Vermont Air National Guard officially welcomed Libass Mbengue into its ranks during an enlistment ceremony May 18. Mbengue moved to Milton in 2018 from Senegal and will enter operations management in the 158th Civil Engineer Squadron. “I’ve always wanted to serve in the military, but I didn’t want to be away from my family in Milton,” said Mbengue. “So, I was very happy when I learned I could join the Guard and still stay close to home.” As a Citizen-Airman, Mbengue will serve part time while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Vermont. In addition, his service will make him eligible for health insurance, competitive retirement and comprehensive tuition assistance. “I’m excited to be able to serve while continuing to further my education in mechanical engineering,” said Mbengue. For Mbengue’s recruiter, enlisting members of such quality makes their job easy. “It’s been a pleasure to work with Libass,” said Tech. Sgt. Paul Popovich, 158th Fighter Wing recruiter. “He exemplifies our core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do — and he will make an outstanding addition to our team.” Though Mbengue is not yet a U.S. citizen, he can join qualifying career fields such as operations management. “There are quite a few career fields that can be filled by those awaiting their citizenship,” said Popovich. “It’s a great way for the member to gain additional skills, which can help greatly in the U.S. job market.” The Vermont National Guard has partnered with the Republic of Senegal for 15 years through the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program. Vermont has also partnered with North Macedonia since 1993 and the Republic of Austria since 2022. Since 2008, this partnership with Senegal has included engagements in disaster management and domestic response, force management, peace and stability operations and medical exercises. “Meeting Libass and having the unique opportunity to enlist new citizens into our Guard is truly one of the best parts of my job,” said Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, Vermont adjutant general. “I look forward to being there when Libass becomes an American citizen.”
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