An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Articles
News | Aug. 10, 2021

Vermont Guard mobile app enhanced with additional features

By Joshua Cohen Vermont National Guard Public Affairs

New functionality, resources and content have been added to the Vermont National Guard’s app making it easier for members to access information ranging from The Adjutant General’s Feed, VTNG news, family and military support resources to recruiting contact details and more.

Originally envisioned as a communication tool for direct contact between the adjutant general and VTNG members, particularly M-Day Guardsmen, the app now has a new “Reach Up” function allowing anonymous tips to be submitted to the Inspector General, the VTNG’s recently established Provost Marshal, and the VTNG Harassment/Equal Opportunity Office.

Newly added ‘Reach Up’ functionality allows guard members to submit complaints and concerns outside of the chain of command, anonymously, this improvement responds to recommendations of the recently released National Guard Bureau’s internal assessment of the VTNG.

Information on additional resources available to VTNG members has been enhanced with revised VTNG “Policies,” “Offices and Services” and “VTNG Locations” tabs.

A newly added button for the VTNG Chaplain has been added in addition to an improved “MIL Guide” button featuring an Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery practice test link.

The VTNG’s monthly “Green Mountain Guard” is also now available within the app’s “Notification” button which provides a visual indication when new information is published in this section.

Full details regarding the Army’s new physical fitness standards are also available via the VTNG app under the “ACFT” button.

The app may be downloaded at the Google Play Store or the Apple Store.

The official logo of the Vermont National Guard.

TAG's State of the Guard 2026

Note: the above YouTube video link may not work on all government computers. 

National Guard News
The Washington Army National Guard hosted the Construction Facilities Management Office 201 Resource Management Course, a three-day course in the Army National Guard G9’s national training program. Instruction focused on military
construction appropriations, cooperative agreements and budget execution strategies, providing financial specialists, facility managers and senior leaders from across the country with tools to effectively manage funding while remaining compliant with fiscal law. Photo by Peter Chang.
Washington Guard Strengthens Fiscal Readiness
By Peter Chang, | Aug. 27, 2026
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Financial specialists, facility managers and senior leaders from across the country gathered at the Aviation Readiness Center for the Construction Facilities Management Office 201 Resource...

U.S. Army and Royal Brunei Land Force, or RBLF, soldiers work together to plot a grid coordinate on a map during jungle land navigation training at Tutong Camp, Brunei Darussalam, Aug. 12, 2026. Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 180th Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team worked alongside 3rd Platoon, A Company, 2nd Battalion, RBLF to develop land navigation skills in a jungle environment as part of Exercise Pahlawan Warrior 26. Exercise Pahlawan Warrior is a biennial bilateral exercise between the U.S. Army Pacific and the RBLF, designed to enhance readiness, interoperability and strengthen bilateral defense cooperation. Photo by Sgt. Danielle Rayon.
Oklahoma Guard, Royal Brunei Forces Build Readiness at Pahlawan Warrior 26
By Sgt. Danielle Rayon, | Aug. 27, 2026
TUTONG CAMP, Brunei – U.S. Soldiers and Oklahoma National Guardsmen partnered with Royal Brunei Land Forces soldiers to sharpen their skills during Exercise Pahlawan Warrior 26, Aug. 11-21, increasing readiness through shared...

U.S. Army Senior Enlisted Advisor John T. Raines III, senior enlisted advisor to the chief, National Guard Bureau, speaks to officers and senior noncommissioned officers during Kentucky's pre-command course at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Kentucky, Aug. 15, 2026. While visiting, Raines also took part in the Combat Field Test alongside course participants. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane.
Kentucky Guard Prepares Incoming Command Teams for Leadership
By Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane, | Aug. 27, 2026
GREENVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky National Guard hosted a pre-command course for incoming commanders and first sergeants at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center, Aug. 13-16, bringing together leaders from across the state to...