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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, the adjutant general of Vermont, presents the guidon of the Vermont Air National Guard to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Shevchik Jr., the incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Johnson, Colchester, Vermont, Aug. 1, 2025. The ceremony represents the seamless transition of leadership from one commanding officer to another, signifying the trust in the new commander to lead and guide the command, ensuring success in fulfilling their mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Davis)

By Airman Raymond LaChance | Aug. 1, 2025

The Vermont Air National Guard had a significant transition of leadership during a change of command ceremony at Camp Johnson, Colchester, Vermont, as Brig. Gen. David Shevchik Jr. assumed command as the Assistant Adjutant...

U.S. Air Force Col. Caputo (center) is pinned on the rank of brigadier general by her daughter, U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet , Lilly Caputo, and her son Cal Caputo, during a ceremony at Camp Johnson in Colchester, Vermont, July 25, 2025. Caputo will assume the role of: Chief of Staff - Air, Joint Force Headquarters, Vermont National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Davis)

Vermont Air National Guard Leader Promoted to Brigadier General

By Lt. Col. Meghan Smith | July 25, 2025

U.S. Air Force Col. Laura P. Caputo pinned on the rank of brigadier general during a ceremony at Camp Johnson on July 25, 2025, marking a significant milestone in a distinguished career spanning more than three decades of...

More than 6,000 visitors showed up to an open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. The event was planned to coincide with the Vermont National Guard's observance of the 21st anniversary of the attacks of 9/11 which saw Vermont Air National Guard F-16s flying patrols over NYC in the immediate aftermath of the attack. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ryan Campbell)

Vermont National Guard Open House Returns This Fall with Expanded Parking, Military Exhibits, and Family Fun

By Lt. Col. Meghan Smith | July 1, 2025

The Vermont National Guard will host an Open House at the Vermont Air National Guard Base on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m...

In celebration of Independence Day, the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing will conduct a regional flyover on July 4, honoring the spirit of the holiday and the enduring support of communities across Vermont and upstate New York. This schedule is subject to change.

Vermont Air National Guard F-35 Independence Day Flyover

By Lt. Col. Meghan Smith | June 26, 2025

In celebration of Independence Day, the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing will conduct a regional flyover on July 4, honoring the spirit of the holiday and the enduring support of communities across Vermont and...

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), Vermont National Guard, operating High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle turrets armed with two M2A1 .50 Cal machine guns and two M240 machine guns fire rounds during a combined arms live-fire night exercise as a part of Immediate Response 25 during DEFENDER 25, Krivolak Training Area, Krivolak, North Macedonia, May 31, 2025. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment, and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michaela C.P. Granger)

Vermont Guard Soldiers prove lethality along NATO allies at Immediate Response 25

By Staff Sgt. Michaela Granger | June 4, 2025

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), Vermont National Guard participated in a combined arms live-fire exercise, May 29-31, 2025, during...