VT Guard News

North Macedonia joins NATO as its 30th member
March 30, 2020 — North Macedonia officially completed its accession into NATO as its 30th ally March 27, following the ratification of the alliance’s accession protocol by all 29 member nations and the conclusion of formal ceremonies at the U.S. Department of State. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed North Macedonia into the “NATO family” at a formal flag-raising event held in Brussels... MORE

Vermont Guard assists with state COVID-19 response
March 24, 2020 — A total of 48 Soldiers and Airmen are on state active duty as of March 24 to support Vermont's response to the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

Vermont Guard begins activation in response to COVID-19
March 20, 2020 — Gov. Phil Scott activated the Vermont National Guard in preparation for state active duty March 13 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

1st woman enlists into Vermont cavalry
March 12, 2020 — The Vermont National Guard welcomed the first woman to enlist as a cavalry scout in Vermont since combat military occupational specialties became available to women in August 2016... MORE

Vermont's community of unity and inclusion
February 21, 2020 — The Vermont Joint Diversity Executive Council held its third-annual cultural diversity and inclusion luncheon at the Green Mountain Armory Feb. 21... MORE

Vermont Soldiers to support North Macedonia natural disaster training
February 21, 2020 — Vermont Soldiers leave for North Macedonia Feb. 22 to assist in developing two potential natural disaster scenarios, with their focus on planning and logistical issues faced in a real-world crisis... MORE

Kessel Run Brings 'Mad Hatter' to 158th Fighter Wing
February 12, 2020 — Vermont’s 158th Fighter Wing partnered with Kessel Run to complete its first test and evaluation of their new software, a suite known as Mad Hatter, during February 2020 at the Vermont Air National Guard Base in South Burlington... MORE

158th Fighter Wing trains in Florida
January 24, 2020 — Airmen, aircraft and support equipment departed this week for a training event known as Southern Lightning at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and are scheduled to return in late March... MORE

Breaking Barriers: 158th FW med techs approved to challenge LPN board
January 21, 2020 — When Vermont Air National Guardsman Senior Airman Corbin Bailey graduated Air Force Technical School as a 4N031, the Air Force Specialty Code for an aerospace medical service technician, job prospects in the civilian medical field were limited to EMT or nursing assistant roles... MORE

VTNG trains with community health experts
January 20, 2020 — The 15th Civil Support Team partnered with the Vermont Department of Health Jan. 6 to conduct a training exercise entailing an obscure but unnerving scenario... MORE