VT Guard News

Mountain Legacy 21 - 10th Mountain Division Soldiers undergo specialized training in extreme winter environment
February 20, 2021 — 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... MORE

HR specialist brings love of languages to Vermont Guard
February 17, 2021 — Ines Eley, a newly hired human resources specialist at Camp Johnson, Vermont, brings a love of language to the Vermont National Guard... MORE

State EO manager recaps Air Force's independent racial disparity review
February 11, 2021 — The Vermont National Guard’s equal employment manager conducted an overview of the Air Force Inspector General’s 150-page Independent Racial Disparity Report in the Vermont Joint Diversity Executive Council’s semiannual newsletter, released Feb. 2... MORE

Vermont Guard delivers 2nd vaccine doses, prepares for town hall Q&A
February 5, 2021 — Medics with the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Medical Group delivered first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at Camp Johnson, Vermont, Feb. 3 while answering questions and dispelling rumors and conspiracy theories... MORE

158th Fighter Wing welcomes 1st civilian fire chief
February 2, 2021 — In November 2020, Brannon Soter was welcomed as the first civilian, “Title 5” fire chief in the history of the fire department at the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard... MORE

Vermont Army Guard holds sendoff for 3-172nd Infantry
January 29, 2021 — Third Battalion, 172nd Infantry (Mountain), 86th Brigade Infantry Combat Team (Mountain) held a sendoff ceremony Jan. 29 at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site Parade Field in Jericho, Vermont. ... MORE

Army announces new grooming, appearance standards
January 28, 2021 — New changes to grooming and appearance standards are slated to take effect next month, as part of the Army’s commitment to improving the wellbeing of all Soldiers... MORE

172nd Law Enforcement Detachment departs to support Europe mission
January 26, 2021 — The 172nd Law Enforcement Detachment departed from Burlington International Airport Jan. 26 for Fort Bliss, Texas, as the first step of their deployment in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel under U.S. European... MORE

Vermont cavalry squadron cleared to recruit women
January 21, 2021 — The 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), is now authorized to recruit women directly into the unit, marking the first time in the National Guard’s 384 year history that a battalion-sized combat arms unit can enlist women. ... MORE

172nd LED tests skills prior to deployment
January 19, 2021 — The 172nd Law Enforcement Detachment concluded more than a year of training with an evaluation at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site Jan. 15-16... MORE