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F-35 Lightning II Pilot Col. Nate Graber prepares for takeoff from Vermont Air National Guard Base in South Burlington, Vermont, May 22, 2020, as part of Operation America Strong, an Air Force effort to honor medical responders and essential workers. The Vermont ANG's 158th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office received numerous awards from the National Guard Bureau for its work covering the wing's F-35 mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Julie M. Shea)

March 12, 2021

158th FW recognized in National Guard Bureau 2020 Media Contest

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — 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.

New Airmen take their oaths of enlistment in a ceremony at Vermont Air National Guard Base Aug. 14, 2020. The Vermont Commission on Women spoke with Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Greg Knight and women leaders in the Vermont National Guard March 10, 2021, about what the Vermont Guard is doing to recruit and retain women within its ranks. Women comprise about 20 percent of the Vermont Air National Guard and 15 percent of the Vermont Army National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. J. Scott Detweiler)

March 12, 2021

Adjutant general, women leaders speak with Vermont Commission on Women

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — 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.

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson greets Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeffery Stebbins during a visit to the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing in South Burlington, Vermont, Feb. 26, 2021. Hokanson, the National Guard Bureau chief, honored Vermont Soldiers and Airmen for their recent accomplishments during his visit to the Green Mountain State. Stebbins is the 158th FW command chief. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mrs. Julie M. Paroline)

March 11, 2021

National Guard leader honors Soldiers, Airmen during visit

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — 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.

Sgt. Christina Fontaine, with the Vermont National Guard’s medical detachment, poses for a photo at the United States Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 2021. The National Guard has been requested to continue supporting federal law enforcement agencies with security, communications, medical evacuation, logistics and safety support to state, district and federal agencies through mid-March. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Horton)

March 10, 2021

Behavioral health specialist embeds with Soldiers and Airmen

WASHINGTON — 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

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — 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

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — 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

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. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Josh Cohen)

March 3, 2021

Task Force Coyote shifts from Covid-19 testing to vaccination

BURLINGTON, Vermont — 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.  

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris enters the inaugural platform at the start of the inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol building

Feb. 23, 2021

Up Close at the 59th Presidential Inauguration

WASHINGTON — 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.

Army backpack with 10th Mountain Patch sits in the snow with snowshoes lying on top.

Feb. 20, 2021

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

JERICHO, Vt. — 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

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — 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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TAG's State of the Guard 2026

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U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Ganter, front, and Staff Sgt. Cooper Richards, infantrymen with 1st Battalion, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, utilize Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems, or MILES, to simulate force-on-force engagement during Exercise Keris Strike, or KS, near Kota Belud, Malaysia, July 19, 2026. KS 26 incorporates MILES training to create realistic battlefield scenarios that strengthen combat readiness and multinational interoperability among American, Australian and U.S. Forces. Photo by Sgt. Danielle Rayon.
Oklahoma, Guam National Guardsmen Sharpen Combat Skills
By Sgt. Danielle Rayon, | July 21, 2026
KOTA BELUD, Malaysia – Oklahoma and Guam National Guardsmen sharpened their warfighting skills alongside Malaysian forces during a force-on-force training exercise using the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System, or...
U.S. Army Spc. Hunter Chamber, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 60th Troop Command, North Carolina National Guard, conducts training on strategies to breach computer networks during Cyber Shield 2026 at the Professional Education Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, July 14, 2026. Cyber Shield 2026 is the largest annual Department of War cyber training event consisting of more than 1,000 participants from 44 states and territories as well as 23 countries who have gathered to collaborate and strengthen cyber capabilities on a global scale. Photo by Sgt. Brittany Burton.
North Carolina Guardsman Strengthens Skills in Cyber Shield Exercise
By Sgt. Brittany Burton, | July 21, 2026
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – North Carolina National Guardsman Spc. Hunter Chambers has turned his passion for the cyber domain into purpose, helping with the Department of War’s largest annual cyber defense exercise, Cyber Shield...
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ron Cloutier, Rhode Island National Guard Endurance Team coordinator, presents an arrangement of medals he has earned from running marathons with the Rhode Island National Guard's Marathon and Endurance teams at Quonset Air National Guard Base, North Kingstown, RI, April 11, 2025. Cloutier has more than 30 years of experience contributing to military competitive fitness programs. Photo by Staff Sgt. Meghan Keller.
Rhode Island Guard’s Endurance Team Builds Strength
By Staff Sgt. Meg Keller, | July 21, 2026
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. – For Lt. Col. Ron Cloutier, endurance isn’t just about running miles; it’s about building a healthier, more disciplined force throughout the ranks of the Rhode Island National Guard.As the Rhode Island...
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