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Oct. 5, 2023

North Macedonia hosts US-Adriatic Charter Conference

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, Vermont adjutant general, and leaders from seven other U.S. states joined their partner nation Chiefs of Defense (CHoD) for the 26th US-Adriatic Charter Chiefs of Defense Conference in Skopje, North Macedonia, on September 27.

Sept. 27, 2023

Vermont National Guard delegation visits North Macedonia

Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, the Adjutant General for the Vermont National Guard, and a delegation of Vermonter Soldiers and Airmen kicked off their visit to North Macedonia at the U.S. Embassy and Ministry of Defense in Skopje on September 25.

Sept. 22, 2023

Back with a Bang: Vermont F-35s to the Forefront at William Tell

After nearly two decades, the skies over Savannah once again roared with the sound of competitive spirit as the Air Force's historic William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Meet made its triumphant return. Hosted at the Air Dominance Center from Sept. 11-15, 2023, this event showcased the prowess of the Air Force's finest, with a special spotlight on the 158th Fighter Wing.

Aug. 23, 2023

158th Fighter Wing Makes History in Austria

The Vermont Air National Guard made history as they arrived in Austria to celebrate the one year anniversary of their State Partnership Program agreement, which saw U.S. F-35s land in Austria for the first time on June 16, 2023.

Aug. 15, 2023

Vermont National Guard Adjutant General Wins Excellence in Diversity Award

Vermont National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight was selected as recipient for the Fiscal Year 2022 Individual Army National Guard – National Guard Excellence in Diversity Award.

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Sgt. Zachary Hintze, a crew chief assigned to a Wisconsin Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk crew from West Bend, Wis., hoists Sgt. 1st Class Eric Furbee, a critical care flight paramedic, back into the aircraft after a successful patient recovery during a search and rescue training exercise June 1, 2024, in Jackson County. The Black Hawk crew collaborated with Trail Ambassadors and the emergency management offices of Jackson County and the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Wisconsin Guard Conducts Search and Rescue Training
By Vaughn R. Larson, | July 15, 2024
JACKSON COUNTY, Wis.  –  A Wisconsin Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crew conducted a search and rescue training exercise with Jackson County Emergency Management, the Ho-Chunk Nation Emergency Management and Trail...

An F-15EX Eagle II, assigned to the 142nd Wing, takes off during the unveiling ceremony at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon, July 12, 2024. The 142nd Wing will be replacing the F-15 C/D model Eagles with the new F-15EX Eagle II models.
F-15EX Eagle II Unveiled at Portland Air National Guard Base
By John Hughel, | July 15, 2024
PORTLAND, Ore. - The future of the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing was on full display July 12 during the formal unveiling of the first two operational U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets assigned to the...

Leaders from the New York National Guard and the Swedish military sign an agreement for joint training as part of the National Guard State Partnership Program at New York’s Freedom Tower July 12, 2024. Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, left, the adjutant general of New York; Pal Jonson, Sweden's Minister for Defence; Marcos Soler, deputy secretary for public safety for the state of New York; and Maj. Gen. Johan Pekkari, Sweden’s Chief of Policy and Plans, sign the document. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)
New York National Guard Enters State Partnership with Sweden
By Petty Officer 1st Class Stephanie Butler, | July 15, 2024
NEW YORK - The New York National Guard and the Swedish military entered into a joint training agreement July 12 as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program during a ceremony in New York City’s Freedom Tower.Maj...