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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.

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.

Feb. 12, 2020

Kessel Run Brings 'Mad Hatter' to 158th Fighter Wing

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont — 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.

Jan. 28, 2020

U.S. Africa Command continues to develop Senegal's Enlisted Development Strategy

DAKAR, Senegal — U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Ryan P. Burton, U.S. Africa Command acting command senior enlisted leader, met with the Senegal Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Birame Diop, his staff, and Senegalese command senior enlisted leaders Jan. 22-23, in Dakar City, Senegal.

Jan. 24, 2020

158th Fighter Wing trains in Florida

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont — 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.

Jan. 21, 2020

Breaking Barriers: 158th FW med techs approved to challenge LPN board

Vermont Air National Guard — 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.

Jan. 20, 2020

VTNG trains with community health experts

COLCHESTER, Vermont — 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.