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Maj. Gen. Greg Knight speaks with Staff Sgt. Selena Correa and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kirby Addison about steps the Vermont National Guard is taking to increase inclusion within its ranks at Camp Johnson, Vermont, Feb. 25, 2021. Correa and Addison are special emphasis program managers with the Vermont Army National Guard and Vermont Air National Guard. Knight is the state adjutant general. (Photo by Don Branum)

As Black History Month draws to a close, Vermont Guard Special Emphasis Program Managers Army Staff Sgt. Selena Correa and Air Force Tech Sgt. Kirby Addison joined Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight for an additional discussion on the month’s events following a Feb. 19 “TAG's Corner.” Full Story YouTube

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris enters the inaugural platform at the start of the inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol building, Washington D.C., Jan. 20, 2021. At least 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and District authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Campbell reflects on his assignment to Washington, D.C., to cover the National Guard's support for the 59th presidential inauguration. Up Close at Inauguration

Ines Eley, a human resources specialist at Camp Johnson, Vermont, is a native of Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, who recently joined the Vermont National Guard in a civilian capacity. She speaks English, French, German, three Congolese dialects, and Wolof, the most common Senegalese dialect. She became a citizen on July 19, 2012. She is pictured in the Vermont National Guard Human Resources Office Feb. 17, 2021. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Don Branum)

“Polyglot” is not a word typically used to describe someone. For Ines Eley, the newly hired human resources specialist at Camp Johnson, who has mastered seven languages and dialects, it suits her well. Meet Ines Eley

In November 2020, Brannon Soter was welcomed as the first civilian “Title 5” fire chief in the history of the fire department at the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard. 1st Civilian Fire Chief

The Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program offers $500 referral bonuses to Guardsmen, retirees, civilian employees and members of the Vermont State Guard who refer a new enlistee into the Vermont National Guard. Army National Guard Recruiting Air National Guard Recruiting

Enlisting into the Vermont National Guard can now offer you tuition benefits while attending state universities. Learn more on our Education Office page. Education Office

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Army Sgt. Lisa Kromer displays a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Doubletree Hotel in Burlington, Vermont, March 3, 2021. Kromer is part of the Vermont National Guard's Task Force Coyote, which recently transitioned from offering COVID testing to providing vaccinations.

Task Force Coyote shifts from Covid-19 testing to vaccination

By Josh Cohen | March 3, 2021

The combined Vermont Air and Army National Guard group comprising Task Force Coyote transitioned March 3 from Covid-19 testing to providing vaccinations to the public. ...

Special emphasis program managers discuss Black History Month, inclusion

By Josh T. Cohen | March 1, 2021

Up Close at the 59th Presidential Inauguration

By AIR FORCE TECH. SGT. RYAN CAMPBELL | Feb. 23, 2021

Many of us came out of 2020 expecting 2021 would start to show a light at the end of the tunnel. However, within the first week of January things went horribly sideways...

Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division train on cold weather tactics with subject matter experts from the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) as part of the annual Mountain Legacy event, Camp Ethan Allen Training Site, Jericho, Vt., Feb. 18-20, 2021. Fostering an esprit de corps within the 10th Mountain Division, the Mountain Legacy program is designed to increase support in areas historically relevant to the division, it rotates yearly between Vermont and Colorado. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Joshua Cohen)

Mountain Legacy 21 - 10th Mountain Division Soldiers undergo specialized training in extreme winter environment

By Josh Cohen | Feb. 20, 2021

An introduction to unique winter skill sets was provided to soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division from 18-20 Feb. at the Vermont Army National Guard Mountain Warfare School in Jericho, Vt...

HR specialist brings love of languages to Vermont Guard

By Duffy Jamieson | Feb. 17, 2021

Ines Eley, a newly hired human resources specialist at Camp Johnson, Vermont, brings a love of language to the Vermont National Guard...

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Sgt. Pedro Gonzales, a member of the Oklahoma Army National Guard, received the Oklahoma Star of Valor March 4, 2021, for risking his life to save the life of a neighbor who was being attacked with a knife in September 2020. Gonzales suffered serious wounds to his face and neck but has recovered.

Guardsman awarded Oklahoma Star of Valor for saving neighbor

By Leanna Maschino | March 5, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldier was awarded the Oklahoma Star of Valor March 4 for his heroic actions in saving his neighbor's life. The state's second-highest military award was presented to Sgt...

Members of the West Virginia National Guard and the West Virginia Joint Interagency Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccines shared best practices and lessons learned for COVID-19 vaccine distribution with Peru during a virtual workshop March 2, 2021. West Virginia and Peru have a longstanding relationship under the National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.

WVNG shares vaccine best practices with SPP partner Peru

By Maj. Holli Nelson | March 4, 2021

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard and a task force for COVID-19 vaccines shared best vaccination practices in a virtual workshop with Peruvian officials March 2.More than 40 government and military...

Oregon Army National Guard Sgt. Ryan Kill administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a walk-in patient at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Ore., Jan. 27, 2021. Guard members are helping local partners throughout the state respond to the pandemic.

Oregon National Guard expands COVID-19 vaccinations

By Master Sgt. John Hughel | March 4, 2021

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have vaccinated more than 100,000 people in the nearly two months since they were activated by Gov. Kate Brown to help the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) distribute the...

Michigan National Guard Soldiers with Michigan’s Task Force Spartan work with Gleaners of Warren, Michigan, Community Food Bank, Nov. 24, 2020. Army and Air National Guard members filled and labeled dry and frozen green bean bags and cold and dry food boxes, reaching a goal of 90,000 lbs. during the Thanksgiving holiday week.

Michigan National Guard helps food banks meet increased need

By Master Sgt. David Kujawa | March 4, 2021

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan National Guard (MING) Soldiers and Airmen, working alongside food bank workers and volunteers across the state, have helped distribute more than 34 million pounds of food to those in need.The...

Vermont Guard shifts from COVID-19 testing to vaccination

By Vermont National Guard | March 3, 2021

BURLINGTON, Vt. – The combined Vermont Air and Army National Guard group comprising Task Force Coyote transitioned March 3 from COVID-19 testing to vaccinating the public. Supporting the Vermont Department of Health, 32...

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By Brig. Gen. Caroline M. Miller | March 5, 2021

If you have a question or concern, please send an email to jbsapublicaffairs@gmail.com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available...

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By DCMA Contract Lifecycle Management Center | March 5, 2021

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