News

Dec. 21, 2020

2020 in Review

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — 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.

Oct. 28, 2020

Camp Ethan Allen Training Site updates Nov. training schedule

JERICHO, Vermont — 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

Oct. 23, 2020

Soldiers to depart for U.S. Biathlon Pre-World Cup

JERICHO, Vermont — 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.

Oct. 1, 2020

Vermont Soldiers named to National Guard marathon team

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — Two Vermont National Guard soldiers earned spots on the elite All-Guard Marathon Team during a trial race in Omaha, Nebraska, on Sept. 20.

Sept. 1, 2020

Camp Ethan Allen Training Site updates Sept. training schedule

JERICHO, Vermont — The Camp Ethan Allen Training Site has updated their September schedule based on a need for increased firing times. 

July 17, 2020

86th ICBT (MTN) to welcome new commander

JERICHO, Vermont — The Vermont Army National Guard will hold a change of command ceremony for the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) July 19 at 11 a.m. at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho.

June 10, 2020

Camp Ethan Allen Training Site updates June training schedule

JERICHO, Vermont — The Camp Ethan Allen Training Site has updated their June schedule based on a need for increased firing times. Residents near CEATS may notice training exercises in afternoons and evenings May 31-June 21.

May 29, 2020

Camp Ethan Allen Training Site resumes training

JERICHO, Vermont — The Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho will resume full operations after an extended suspension caused by construction updates and the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents near CEATS may notice firing operations during afternoons and evenings starting May 31 and continuing through August.

March 12, 2020

1st woman enlists into Vermont cavalry

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — The Vermont National Guard welcomed the first woman to enlist as a cavalry scout in Vermont since combat military occupational specialties became available to women in August 2016.

May 3, 2018

Meet Your Guard: Sgt. James Hance

MOUNT ROLLAND TRAINING SITE, Senegal — This edition of Meet Your Guard focuses on Sgt. James Hance, a 12B combat engineer with Bravo Company, 572nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), who is also a native of Burlington, Vt., currently living in Northfield. Hance worked with the Senegalese Army to build and repair a firing range in Senegal.