News

April 11, 2020

From Vermont to Antartica (and Back)

Vermont Air National Guard — Close to midnight on January 7, 2020, Chaplain Esther Lee arrived at the McMurdo Station in Antarctica. Chosen to be part of the support staff for Operation Deep Freeze (ODF), in her own words, Lee “hit the ground running” and met with military members and civilian workers in the brisk, sunny morning of January 8.

April 4, 2020

How to build a medical facility in four days

Vermont Air National Guard — April 1st was supposed to be April Fool’s Day, a day that should have been full of jokes and satire. Instead, a team of civil engineers from the Vermont National Guard spent their day on a more serious note.

April 3, 2020

158th FW supports COVID-19 response, continues F-35 ops

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont — The 158th Fighter Wing will continue flying operations as scheduled in order to maintain federal mission readiness requirements while also supporting the State of Vermont response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 31, 2020

Civil Support Team joins community partners in battling COVID-19

COLCHESTER, Vermont — The 15th Civil Support Team of the Vermont National Guard, under the guidance of the Vermont Department of Health, established a mobile testing site on the grounds of Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. Residents can take advantage of the drive through sampling provided by the 15th CST after receiving a referral from their doctor or through an online survey at https://www.healthvermont.gov/response/infectious-disease/2019-novel-coronavirus.

March 30, 2020

North Macedonia joins NATO as its 30th member

COLCHESTER, Vermont — 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.

March 24, 2020

Vermont Guard assists with state COVID-19 response

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — 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.

March 20, 2020

Vermont Guard begins activation in response to COVID-19

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — Gov. Phil Scott activated the Vermont National Guard in preparation for state active duty March 13 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 12, 2020

1st woman enlists into Vermont cavalry

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — 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.

Feb. 21, 2020

Vermont's community of unity and inclusion

COLCHESTER, Vermont — The Vermont Joint Diversity Executive Council held its third-annual cultural diversity and inclusion luncheon at the Green Mountain Armory Feb. 21.

Feb. 21, 2020

Vermont Soldiers to support North Macedonia natural disaster training

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — 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.