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March 24, 2021

Adjutant general, Vermont Guard leaders to hold town hall

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, Vermont's adjutant general, and other members of Vermont National Guard leadership will discuss and answer questions on a number of topics related to the Guard March 25 at 6 p.m.

Jan. 21, 2021

Vermont cavalry squadron cleared to recruit women

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — 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.

Approximately 100 Vermont National Guardsmen will deploy to Washington, D.C., to support inauguration efforts the week of Jan. 18, 2021. In this photo, the American flag flies at half-staff over the U.S. Capitol Jan. 11 in honor of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was killed during the riot Jan. 6.

Jan. 14, 2021

Vermont Guard to support D.C. response, inauguration

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — 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

The Vermont Air National Guard is scheduled to begin two weeks of night flying operations starting Dec. 1-5 and Dec. 8-11. Nighttime takeoffs will occur between 4:30-6:30 p.m. and nighttime landings will occur between 6-8 p.m.

Nov. 24, 2020

Vermont ANG to conduct night flying operations

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont — The Vermont Air National Guard is scheduled to begin two weeks of night flying operations here Dec. 1-5 and Dec. 8-11. Nighttime takeoffs will occur between 4:30-6:30 p.m. and nighttime landings will occur between 6-8 p.m.

Col. Adam Rice, vice wing commander of the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeffery Stebbins, wing command chief, present Second Vermont Republic flags to Airmen preparing to deploy during a ceremony at Vermont Air National Guard Base Nov. 8, 2020. Family members and friends attended the socially distanced event, with three held to comply with all COVID-19 precautions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Campbell)

Nov. 3, 2020

Vermont ANG to hold deployment ceremonies

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — The 158th Fighter Wing will hold three deployment ceremonies Nov. 8 to honor Airmen scheduled to deploy throughout the fall and winter of 2020 as well as their families.

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.

The Vermont Air National Guard is scheduled to conduct night flying operations from Oct. 27-30, with takeoffs occurring between 5-7 p.m. and landings occurring around 8-10 p.m.

Oct. 23, 2020

Vermont ANG to conduct night flying operations

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont — The Vermont Air National Guard will begin night flying operations Oct. 27-30, with takeoffs occurring between 5-7 p.m. and landings occurring around 8-10 p.m.

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. 22, 2020

15th CST to conduct exercise Sept. 23

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — The Vermont National Guard's 15th Civil Support Team is scheduled to conduct exercises as part of an evaluation near the Enosburg Falls Armory Sept. 23.

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Airmen with the 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, perform renovation operations during a deployment for training July 14-26, 2024, at Lajes Field, Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal. The DFT provided the 203rd RED HORSE the opportunity to maintain readiness and training requirements while repairing and renovating facilities across the world.
Virginia Guard Engineers Enhance Readiness in Portugal
By 2nd Lt. Jordan Spotswood, | Sept. 13, 2024
LAJES FIELD, Portugal - Airmen with the 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, trained at Lajes Field, Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal, July...
Washington Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kristin Retherford, 10th Civil Support Team survey team leader, gives Royal Thai Air Force officers a tour of the 10th CST facilities during a State Partnership Program engagement Sept. 11, 2024, at Camp Murray, Wash. The tour was part of the first female leadership-focused exchange with RTAF since Washington’s formal relationship with the Kingdom of Thailand began in 2002.
Washington Guard Hosts Female Royal Thai Air Force Officers
By Capt. Francine St Laurent, | Sept. 13, 2024
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - The Washington Air National Guard hosted the first engagement for female leaders in the Royal Thai Air Force Sept. 9-13 at Camp Murray.The engagement aimed to empower female leaders through the Department...
U.S. Airman 1st Class Isabella D’Alessandro, an aerospace medical service Airman assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, helps a family through the registration process before they enter the Greene County Career Center for Guard Care in Xenia, Ohio, Aug. 11, 2024. Guard members helped provide free health care as part of the Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training program.
Ohio Airmen Provide Free Readiness Training Health Care
By Airman 1st Class Camren Ray, | Sept. 13, 2024
XENIA, Ohio - Medically trained Airmen from the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing helped provide free health care to more than 1,000 community members Aug. 11-12 as part of the Department of Defense Innovative...
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