VT Guard News

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

Vermont ANG to conduct night flying operations
November 24, 2020 — 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... MORE

Vermont ANG to hold deployment ceremonies
November 3, 2020 — 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... 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 ANG to conduct night flying operations
October 23, 2020 — 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... 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

15th CST to conduct exercise Sept. 23
September 22, 2020 — 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... MORE

Vermont ANG to conduct night flying operations
September 10, 2020 — The 158th Fighter Wing is scheduled to conduct F-35 night flying Sept. 15-17, with additional night operations Sept. 22-24... MORE