Vermont National Guard News

State tuition benefit opens career pathways

Don Branum — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:35:29 GMT

Staff Sgt. Joseph Poley is expanding his career options thanks to a law passed in May that provides Guardsmen with up to $16,000 in tuition benefits for Vermont state colleges. Poley, a paralegal NCO with the Vermont National Guard’s Staff Judge Advocate office, said he learned about the new state tuition benefit while discussing financial aid options with Capt. Axel Larson, the Vermont National Guard’s education service officer.

Vermont National Guard holds distinguished visitor day for legislators

Capt. Mikel Arcovitch — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:18:00 GMT

Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, Vermont’s adjutant general, hosted 12 Vermont legislators during a tour of the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vermont, on Sept. 20, 2022. Legislators received a brief from Range Control, a tour of the new Army Mountain Warfare School, and the National Guard Biathlon program.

Vermont Guard honors MIAs, former POWs

Don Branum — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:42:57 GMT

The Vermont National Guard and Vermont State Guard held a ceremony Sept. 16 at Camp Johnson, Vermont, to honor former prisoners of war and those missing in action, including three former POWs from World War II and a former POW who was captured by North Korea in 1968.

Vermont Guard holds annual TAG Match

Sgt. 1st Class Jason Alvarez — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:12:05 GMT

Every year the Vermont Adjutant General hosts the Combat Marksmanship Competition for Soldiers and Airmen at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vermont. This year's competition was held Sept. 10-11. Commonly called the TAG Match, it is open to all members of the Army and Air National Guard with the intention of promoting marksmanship proficiency. The participants are able to compete for pistol and rifle badges that can be worn on their uniforms. The most coveted of these is the Governor’s Twenty tab, which is worn on the left sleeve above their unit patch.

Vermont National Guard holds Memorial Day ceremony

Joshua Cohen — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:39:11 GMT

On May 26, 2022, the VTNG held a Memorial Day ceremony at Camp Johnson in Colchester, Vermont. The occasion marked the second time the ceremony was conducted at the Fallen Hero’s Memorial’s new site, a location accessible to the public. In attendance, Vermont’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight was joined by Vermont’s Lt. Governor Molly Gray, Vermont Gold Star families, and veterans.

Vt. director of joint staff retires

Joshua Cohen — Fri, 27 May 2022 13:16:33 GMT

The Vermont National Guard director of joint staff retired May 26, 2022, in a ceremony held at the Green Mountain Armory. Brig. Gen. David Manfredi served for 34 years both on active duty, with the 10th Mountain Division, and in the Army National Guard in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and for the past 17 years in the VTNG.

Meet Vt. Guard’s new substance abuse prevention coordinator

Joshua Cohen — Wed, 04 May 2022 21:18:05 GMT

Eliminating the stigma around seeking mental health services is a goal for John Brutzman, the Vermont Guard’s new substance abuse prevention coordinator. “When I started this job, I would often hear that a solider could get trouble for seeking psychological health services, it’s just not the case, and I would like to see that stigma eradicated,” he said.

Vermont Guard Soldiers hone mountain skills with Saudi Arabian Special Forces

Joshua Cohen — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 20:26:29 GMT

For the first time, a conventional U.S. Army National Guard unit conducted training with Royal Saudi Land Forces Special Forces Instructors at the Royal Saudi Land Forces Mountain Warfare School.

Adjutant general issues biannual update: Feb. 2022

DoD News — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:32:00 GMT

Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, the state adjutant general, released the Vermont National Guard's legislative update on Feb. 14.

Schedule released for Vermont National Guard Olympic biathletes

Don Branum — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:37:56 GMT

Vermont National Guard Olympic biathletes will compete in televised events Feb. 5-16, with possibilities to compete on Feb. 18 and 19, National Guard Biathlon training officials announced Feb. 3. Most events will be televised live in the early morning hours on NBC Sports and on www.peacocktv.com, with rebroadcast on USA Network later in the day.

Vermont National Guard Soldiers make 2022 Olympic Biathlon Team

DoD News — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT

Three Vermont National Guard biathletes will compete in the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing as part of the U.S. Biathlon Team with an additional member named as the men’s alternate.

Meet Jordan Imhoff: Vermont Guard’s new psychological health coordinator

Joshua Cohen — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:48:21 GMT

The Vermont National Guard has a new psychological health coordinator. In October 2021 Jordan Imhoff was hired for the position. Imhoff previously served as the Vermont National Guard Alcohol and Drug Control Officer in the Behavioral Services Office.

The Vermont National Guard in 2021: Looking back on a busy year

Joshua Cohen — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:07:51 GMT

In 2021 the Vermont National Guard fully engaged both federal and state missions. Overseas deployments and Joint Task Force Coyote, a critical component of the State’s response to the COVID-19, resulted in a high operational tempo, one not experienced in past years.

Vermont Guard bids farewell to director of military support

Joshua Cohen — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:50:00 GMT

Col. Randall Gates retired from the Vermont Army National Guard on Nov. 30, ending a 38-year military career. Prior to his retirement Gates was the Director of Military Support.

Vermont Guard's senior chief warrant officer retires

Joshua Cohen — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:19:00 GMT

Chief Warrant Officer 5 James M. Woodworth will retire from the Vermont National Guard on Nov. 23, after more than 40 years of service.

JTF Coyote begins pediatric COVID-19 clinics as adult booster vaccination numbers increase

Joshua Cohen — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:10:00 GMT

The Vermont National Guard now supports the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic with vaccinations for youth in the 5 to 11 age group and booster clinics for the general adult population.

New command chief warrant officer appointed for Vermont National Guard

Joshua Cohen — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 22:30:00 GMT

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Scott Beaulieu succeeded Chief Warrant Officer 5 James Woodworth as the Vermont National Guard’s command chief warrant officer in a change of responsibility ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters here Nov. 7, 2021.

Knight wishes Vermont Guardsmen happy Veterans Day

Maj. Gen. Greg Knight — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:52:13 GMT

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service. On Veterans Day, we honor your service to our communities, state and nation. Wherever and whenever you are needed, you serve willingly.

Vermont Guard medics host Essex Center for Technology health profession students

DoD News — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:04:00 GMT

On Monday, Oct. 25, Vermont Guard medics hosted students enrolled in health profession courses at

Vermont National Guard force protection officers practice active shooter response

Joshua Cohen — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:55:00 GMT

On Sept. 26-27, the Vermont National Guard hosted a first-of-its-kind active shooter response training conducted at the Vermont Army Mountain Warfare School in Jericho by state civilian force protection employees from the Vermont Army and Air National Guard as well as Air Force security forces Airmen from the 158th Fighter Wing.