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News | March 5, 2021

124th RTI to hold change of command

Vermont National Guard Public Affairs

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont  –  

The Vermont Army National Guard will host a virtual change of command ceremony for the 124th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) March 6 at 10 a.m.

Col. William Wagner will assume command from Col. Tracey Poirier in the foyer of Green Mountain Armory at Camp Johnson in Colchester, Vermont.

“The Vermont Army National Guard has a bright future,” said Brig. Gen. James Pabis, assistant adjutant general - Army. “Colonel Poirier will continue to provide outstanding experience and leadership in her new role as the Chief of Staff; and I have full confidence that Colonel Wagner will continue to build on the success of Colonel Poirier’s time in command.”

Members of the public may view the ceremony through Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/VermontNationalGuard.

The Regional Training Institute is home to the Army Mountain Warfare School, Information Operations Battalion, Officer Candidate School, and the Basic Leaders Course. 
 

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