VT Guard News

Vermont Guard leaders hold town hall to address residents’ questions
March 26, 2021 — Vermont National Guard leaders held a virtual town hall March 25 to address residents’ questions and concerns related to the 158th Fighter Wing’s F-35 Lightning II mission and a recent report of a Soldier who has not maintained the standard of conduct expected from members of the Guard... MORE

Vermont Guardswomen hold book reading for local day care
March 19, 2021 — Guardswomen with the Vermont National Guard showcased military uniforms and equipment while holding a virtual book reading event for children at a local day care center March 18 as part of Women’s History Month... MORE

National Guard leader honors Soldiers, Airmen during visit
March 11, 2021 — Senior leaders with the National Guard Bureau in Washington recognized several Vermont National Guard Soldiers and Airmen for their accomplishments during a visit to the Green Mountain State Feb. 26... MORE

Vermont Army Guard holds sendoff for 3-172nd Infantry
January 29, 2021 — Third Battalion, 172nd Infantry (Mountain), 86th Brigade Infantry Combat Team (Mountain) held a sendoff ceremony Jan. 29 at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site Parade Field in Jericho, Vermont. ... MORE

Vermont cavalry squadron cleared to recruit women
January 21, 2021 — The 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), is now authorized to recruit women directly into the unit, marking the first time in the National Guard’s 384 year history that a battalion-sized combat arms unit can enlist women. ... MORE

Vermont Guard to support D.C. response, inauguration
January 14, 2021 — Approximately 100 Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers will support operations in Washington D.C. ahead of the Presidential Inauguration.The Vermont Soldiers are predominantly from 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry, 86th Infantry... MORE

2020 in Review
December 21, 2020 — The Vermont National Guard has adapted to provide community support and relief related to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 while continuing to fulfill state and national missions... MORE

Camp Ethan Allen Training Site updates Nov. training schedule
October 28, 2020 — The Camp Ethan Allen Training Site has updated their schedule based on a need for increased firing times, with peak activity expected Between Nov. 1-14 and Nov. 17-20. Vermont units are on a compressed time line because of... MORE

Soldiers to depart for U.S. Biathlon Pre-World Cup
October 23, 2020 — Four Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers will depart next week to represent the U.S. at the Biathlon Pre-World Cup in Austria Nov. 1... MORE

Vermont Soldiers named to National Guard marathon team
October 1, 2020 — Two Vermont National Guard soldiers earned spots on the elite All-Guard Marathon Team during a trial race in Omaha, Nebraska, on Sept. 20... MORE