News

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.

June 5, 2020

Garrison Support Cmd. to welcome new commander

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — The Vermont National Guard's Garrison Support Command will hold a change-of-command ceremony June 6 at 2 p.m. to officially welcome Col. Justin Davis as the unit's new commander.

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.

April 3, 2020

158th FW supports COVID-19 response, continues F-35 ops

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont — The 158th Fighter Wing will continue flying operations as scheduled in order to maintain federal mission readiness requirements while also supporting the State of Vermont response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 30, 2020

North Macedonia joins NATO as its 30th member

COLCHESTER, Vermont — North Macedonia officially completed its accession into NATO as its 30th ally March 27, following the ratification of the alliance’s accession protocol by all 29 member nations and the conclusion of formal ceremonies at the U.S. Department of State. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed North Macedonia into the “NATO family” at a formal flag-raising event held in Brussels.

March 24, 2020

Vermont Guard assists with state COVID-19 response

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — A total of 48 Soldiers and Airmen are on state active duty as of March 24 to support Vermont's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 20, 2020

Vermont Guard begins activation in response to COVID-19

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — Gov. Phil Scott activated the Vermont National Guard in preparation for state active duty March 13 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb. 21, 2020

Vermont Soldiers to support North Macedonia natural disaster training

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — Vermont Soldiers leave for North Macedonia Feb. 22 to assist in developing two potential natural disaster scenarios, with their focus on planning and logistical issues faced in a real-world crisis.

Jan. 24, 2020

158th Fighter Wing trains in Florida

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont — Airmen, aircraft and support equipment departed this week for a training event known as Southern Lightning at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and are scheduled to return in late March.