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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Claire Johnson, a combat medic assigned to Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Vermont National Guard, sits in the cabin of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Joshua Cohen)

March 3, 2022

Soldier Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Claire Johnson

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — When Staff Sgt. Claire Johnson, a combat medic, joined the New York Army National Guard, she did not anticipate the course her military career would take. “I originally enlisted in the New York Army National Guard when I was 17, right out of high school,” Johnson explained. “My dad was in the military, so he always pushed me in that direction, I never really knew I wanted to be in the Army, I knew I wanted to be in the medical field first.”

Pfc. Eli Nielsen, a Black Hawk helicopter mechanic assigned to Detachment 2, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, Vermont National Guard, inspects an aircraft interior at the Army Aviation Support Facility, South Burlington, Vermont, on Oct. 12, 2021. Nielsen is also a member of the Vermont National Guard Biathlon Team. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Joshua T. Cohen)

Oct. 21, 2021

Biathlon opportunities attract Washington native

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont — Serving in a dual capacity, Pfc. Eli Nielsen’s days are fully occupied. An M-Day, 15 Tango, Black Hawk helicopter maintainer with Detachment 2, Charlie Company 1st Battalion 224th Aviation Regiment, Nielsen is also a member of the Guard’s Biathlon team.

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Sept. 28, 2018

Meet Your Guard: SMSgt Jonathan Brownell

South Burlington, Vt. — This edition of Meet Your Guard highlights Essex Junction resident Senior Master Sgt. Jonathan Brownell, logistics readiness superintendent with the 158th Fighter Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron, Vermont Air National Guard.

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Sept. 28, 2018

Meet Your Guard: CMSgt Brian Senecal

South Burlington, Vt. — This edition of Meet Your Guard highlights Milton resident Chief Master Sgt. Brian Senecal, the superintendent of the 158th Fighter Wing Operations Group, Vermont Air National Guard.

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Sept. 28, 2018

Meet Your Guard: TSgt Christopher Brown

South Burlington, Vt. — This edition of Meet Your Guard highlights Colchester resident Tech. Sgt. Christopher Brown, leader of a fire protection team with the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard

Soldiers hiking down Jay Peak, Vermont in snow.

Aug. 31, 2018

Meet Your Guard: Maj. Matthew Wignall

CAMP ETHAN ALLEN TRAINING SITE, Vt. — This edition of Meet Your Guard highlights Essex resident Maj. Matthew Wignall, brigade operations officer, Headquarters, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), Vermont Army National Guard.

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Aug. 24, 2018

Meet Your Guard: Officer Candidate Dylan Gates

CAMP JOHNSON, Vt — This edition of Meet Your Guard highlights Colchester resident Officer Candidate Dylan Gates, an officer candidate with 2nd Modular Training Battlaion,124th Regional Training Institute.

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Aug. 24, 2018

Meet Your Guard: Lt. Col. Doran Metzger

CAMP JOHNSON, Vt. — This edition of Meet Your Guard focuses on Milton resident, Lt. Col. Doran Metzger, aeromedical evacuations officer, Joint Force Headquarters, Vermont National Guard.

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June 20, 2018

Meet Your Guard: CCE Robert Letourneau

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — This edition of Meet Your Guard focuses on Essex Junction resident, Command Chief Master Sgt. Robert T. Letourneau, Vermont State Command Chief, Joint Force Headquarters, Vermont National Guard.

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June 20, 2018

Meet Your Guard: Tech. Sgt. Matt Dykas

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — This edition of Meet your Guard focuses on Tech. Sgt. Matt Dykas, a Colchester native and low observable aircraft structural maintenance specialist with the 158th Fighter Wing.

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A Montana Air National Guard Airman and a Sri Lanka Air Force officer discuss C-130H operations during a subject-matter expert exchange as part of Atlas Angel II at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31, 2026. The exchange allows U.S. and Sri Lankan personnel to share knowledge and best practices in aircraft operations and maintenance while strengthening interoperability between partner forces. Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey.
Montana Guard, Sri Lanka Strengthen Partnership With Atlas Angel II
By Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey, | Aug. 31, 2026
KATUNAYAKE, Sri Lanka – Montana National Guard Soldiers and Airmen joined Sri Lankan military counterparts Aug. 31 at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake to kick off Atlas Angel II, a five-day exercise focused on humanitarian...
An Airman assigned to the 179th Medical Group performs a vision examination on a young patient during GuardCare 2026 at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Heritage Hall in Athens, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2026. GuardCare brought together military medical professionals and state and local health agencies to provide no-cost vision, dental and medical services to residents of Athens County. Photo by Staff Sgt. Colin Simpson.
Ohio Guard Boosts Medical Skills While Providing No-Cost Care
By Airman 1st Class Josh Kaeser, | Aug. 31, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio National Guard medical personnel joined state and community partners to provide no-cost healthcare and support services to Athens County residents and other Ohioans during GuardCare, conducted Aug. 1-2, at...
U.S. Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, complete infrastructure projects during a deployment for training at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, Aug. 15-29, 2026. The deployment for training provided Airmen hands-on training in their respective civil engineer career fields while working alongside members of the Royal Canadian Air Force to complete projects supporting 4 Wing personnel and their families. The annual exchange strengthens interoperability, readiness and the partnership between the two nations. Photo by Master Sgt. Mercedee Wilds.
Idaho Guard Strengthens Engineering Skills in Canada
By Master Sgt. Mercedee Wilds, | Aug. 31, 2026
COLD LAKE, Alberta – Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Civil Engineer Squadron traveled to Canada Aug. 15-29 as a deployment for training to complete infrastructure projects alongside members of the Royal...
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