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Photo of a Eurofighter Typhoons from the Austrian Air Force's Airspace Surveillance Wing, land at Hinterstoisser Air Base from the first ever training sortie between Vermont and Austria since signing their State Partnership Program agreement, Zeltweg, Austria, June 17, 2023.

Aug. 23, 2023

158th Fighter Wing Makes History in Austria

Vienna, 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.

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Matott (left), 158th Fighter Wing Security Forces personnel, and Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Powell, 158th Cyber Operations superintendent, walk a damaged roadway caused by historic flooding, during the Liaison Officer Mission, in Brookfield, Vermont, July 19, 2023.

July 19, 2023

Vermont Airmen and Soldiers Assist After Historic Flooding

South Burlington, Vt. — Floodwaters caused historic and catastrophic devastation throughout the state of Vermont during the course of two days beginning Monday, July, 10th 2023. Montpelier, Vermont’s capital city, was battered by a record setting 5.28 inches of rainfall on Monday alone — more than any other day on record. This week, the Vermont National Guard was activated to action to assess the damage.

Photo of U.S. Marines with woman thanking them for assisting her during rising flash flood waters

July 18, 2023

U.S. Marines Assist Vermont Woman During Flash Floods

JERICHO, Vt. — Two U.S. Marines assist a woman with a flat tire during flash floods as the flood water rises near her vehicle.

Alpha Company was activated to assist the state of Vermont after flooding occurred throughout the state.

July 18, 2023

Vermont National Guard Delivers Water as Part of Flood Relief

Berlin, Vt. — In response to the recent floods that struck several towns in Vermont, 186th Brigade Support Battalion Soldiers stepped up to provide critical aid. On July 13-14, the battalion delivered approximately 70,000 liters of water, contained in 92 pallets, to the towns of Marshfield, Morrisville, Woodstock, and Ludlow, ensuring that essential supplies reached the affected communities.

The Vermont National Guard Soldiers quick reaction force worked with North Carolina and Massachusetts urban search and rescue teams to rescue and relocate 27 people and their pets in Cambridge.

July 12, 2023

Vermont National Guard and Urban Search and Rescue Teams Assist in Flood Response Efforts

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont National Guard Soldiers quick reaction force worked with North Carolina and Massachusetts urban search and rescue teams to rescue and relocate 27 people and their pets in Cambridge.

State Partnership Program Reaffirmation Signing Ceremony

June 7, 2023

Delegation from North Macedonia arrives, visits Ethan Allen Firing Range

Colchester, Vt. — The Vermont National Guard is hosting a delegation from North Macedonia including including the Minister of Defense, Slavjanka Petrovska, and the Chief of Defense, Lt. Gen. Vasko Gjurchinovski.

Photo of the newest member of the 158th Fighter Wing, Airman Libass Mbengue, being sworn into the Vermont Air National Guard by Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, the Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard, Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont May 18, 2023.

May 23, 2023

Vermont National Guard welcomes Senegalese recruit

Vermont Air National Guard Base — The Vermont Air National Guard officially welcomed Libass Mbengue into its ranks during an enlistment ceremony, here, May 18.

Photo of Marksmanship team members from the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing, discussing strategy and techniques during a team event at the Winston P. Wilson competition at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, May 4, 2023.

May 11, 2023

Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills

Camp Robinson, Ark. — Eight Vermont National Guardsmen spent two weeks at Camp Robinson competing against the best military marksmen from across the world during a competition hosted by the Army National Guard from April 24 to May 7.

Austrian Ambassador to the U.S. Petra Schneebauer (center) hosted (from left) Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, U.S. Ambassador to Austria Victoria Kennedy, Vermont Secretary of Commerce Lindsay Kurrle and Austrian Defense Attache Maj. Gen. Norbert Huber during the SelectUSA Investment Summit. (Photo by Lina Linortner)

May 2, 2023

Austrian Ambassador Hosts Vermont Delegation at Investment Summit

Colchester, Vt. — Austrian Ambassador to the United States Petra Schneebauer hosted U.S. partners including U.S. Ambassador to Austria Victoria Kennedy, the Adjutant General of Vermont Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight and Vermont Secretary of Commerce Lindsay Kurrle during this year’s SelectUSA Investment Summit.

Photo of Airmen assigned to the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing, from South Burlington, Vermont, preparing their F-35A Lightning II jets for a training mission at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield , Fort Drum, New York, April 3, 2023.

April 28, 2023

Green Mountain Boys Prove They Are 'Agile'

Vermont Air National Guard Base — The Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing tested their ability to deploy and remain operational during an exercise which simulated an attack on their base throughout the first week of April.

The official logo of the Vermont National Guard.

TAG's State of the Guard 2026

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Sgt. 1st Class Jason Strawn and Sgt. Luke Guy, both Guardsmen with the Tennessee National Guard’s 278th Cavalry Regiment, learn to operate the new Infantry Squad Vehicle during training to become some of the state’s first licensed drivers at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, April 1, 2026. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Cordeiro.
Tennessee Guardsmen Begin Driver Training on New Infantry Squad Vehicles
By Lt. Col. Darrin Haas, | April 3, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Guardsmen from the Tennessee National Guard’s 278th Cavalry Regiment became the state’s first licensed drivers on the new Infantry Squad Vehicle, or ISV, during training held at Fort Campbell, Kentucky,...
U.S. Soldiers with Company A, 1st Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment, Colorado Army National Guard, train on infantry tactics in Gurnsey, Wyoming, in preparation for a deployment, Oct. 15-25, 2020. Throughout the week, Soldiers ran lanes multiple times, qualified on individual weapon systems and completed Situational Training Exercise lanes that consisted of ambushes with the guidance of Fort Carson’s 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Aleah M. Castrejon.
Colorado Guard Deploys for Peacekeeping Mission in Middle East
By Colorado National Guard | April 3, 2026
CENTENNIAL, Colo.  – The Colorado National Guard hosted a departure ceremony April 3 for more than 200 Soldiers of the Colorado Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment (Mountain) who are deploying to the...
In an unprecedented demonstration of rapid innovation, the Indiana National Guard hosted the Technology and Readiness Experimentation, or T-REX, framework that was instrumental in advancing the Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System, or LUCAS, from a public demonstration to operational employment in seven months. Courtesy photo.
Indiana Guard Innovation Accelerates Timeline for Combat Attack System
By Indiana National Guard | April 3, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS – In an unprecedented demonstration of rapid innovation, the Indiana National Guard hosted the Technology and Readiness Experimentation, or T-REX, framework that was instrumental in advancing the Low-cost...
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