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March 12, 2021

158th FW recognized in National Guard Bureau 2020 Media Contest

The 158th Fighter Wing received three first-place awards in the National Guard Bureau’s 2020 Contest, and Public Affairs Specialist Julie Paroline was named runner-up for Air National Guard communicator of the year, the Vermont adjutant general announced March 12.

March 12, 2021

Adjutant general, women leaders speak with Vermont Commission on Women

Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Greg Knight and several women leaders within the Vermont National Guard spoke via teleconference with members of the Vermont Commission on Women March 10.

March 11, 2021

National Guard leader honors Soldiers, Airmen during visit

Senior leaders with the National Guard Bureau in Washington recognized several Vermont National Guard Soldiers and Airmen for their accomplishments during a visit to the Green Mountain State Feb. 26.

March 10, 2021

Behavioral health specialist embeds with Soldiers and Airmen

For many, being in the National Guard is both an honor and a sacrifice. Balancing civilian careers, family life and missions that can arise on a moment's notice can be rather challenging. Maintaining mental health and wellness is an important part of the mission, especially for a Guardsman. The Vermont National Guard leadership ensured there was a mental health resource for the mission by sending a Soldier uniquely prepared to wear more than one hat of responsibility on duty.

March 9, 2021

Revisiting the 2019 Women's Workshop

Maj. Sarah Pahlete looks at the progress that the Vermont National Guard has made since the 2019 women's workshop and challenges that remain.

March 5, 2021

124th RTI to hold change of command

The Vermont Army National Guard will host a virtual change of command ceremony for the 124th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) March 6 at 10 a.m.Col. William Wagner will assume command from Col. Tracey Poirier in the

March 3, 2021

Task Force Coyote shifts from Covid-19 testing to vaccination

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.  

Feb. 23, 2021

Up Close at the 59th Presidential Inauguration

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.

Feb. 20, 2021

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

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.

Feb. 17, 2021

HR specialist brings love of languages to Vermont Guard

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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Representatives from all 54 states and territories participate in the 18th annual All-Hazards Coordination Workshop at the Higgins Hotel in New Orleans March 10-12, 2025. The workshop facilitates emergency preparedness.
Louisiana Guard Hosts All-Hazards Coordination Workshop
By Staff Sgt. David C. Kirtland, | March 14, 2025
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard hosted its 18th annual All-Hazards Coordination Workshop March 10-12, bringing togetherrepresentatives from all 54 states and territories to assess worst-case emergency scenarios,...

The 188th Wing participated in a combat readiness inspection exercise from Feb. 27 to March 2, 2025, at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas. Multiple personnel from the 188th Security Forces Squadron and the 188th Civil Engineer Squadron headed into the field on Day 2 of the exercise.
Arkansas Air Guard’s 188th Wing Readiness Validated
By Maj. Jennifer Gerhardt, | March 14, 2025
EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. – The 188th Wing demonstrated resilience and operational effectiveness during a weeklong combat readiness inspection.  The wing earned an “effective” rating in foundational readiness,...

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 156th Contingency Response Group, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, listen to instructions for tactical gear issue during the Mothball 2 Combat Readiness Exercise at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, March 7, 2025. The exercise measured  the 156th Wing’s ability to generate, employ and sustain contingency response capabilities in a war-fighting scenario.
Puerto Rico Air Guard Wing Conducts Combat Readiness Exercise
By Senior Airman Sharymel Montalvo Velez, | March 14, 2025
MUÑIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Puerto Rico - U.S. Airmen assigned to the 156th Wing, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, conducted the Mothball 2 Combat Readiness Exercise March 6-9 at Carolina.The exercise measured the wing’s...