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More than 6,000 visitors showed up to an open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations.

Sept. 5, 2025

See more than a Dozen Aircraft at VTNG Open house

The Vermont National Guard confirms that multiple military and civilian aircraft and vehicles will be featured on static display at the upcoming Open House on Sunday, Sept. 7. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore all aircraft along with the VTANG’s own F-35A Lightning II.

More than 6,000 visitors showed up to an open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard in 2024.

July 1, 2025

Vermont National Guard Open House Returns This Fall with Expanded Parking, Military Exhibits, and Family Fun

The Vermont National Guard will host an Open House at the Vermont Air National Guard Base on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

U.S. Army Col. Roger B. Zeigler, outgoing commander, 124th RTI, Vermont National Guard, passes the guide on at the 124th RTI Change of Command Ceremony at the 124th Regional Training Institute.

April 5, 2025

124th Regional Training Institute Change of Command

The 124th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) marked a significant leadership transition with a change of command ceremony held at Camp Johnson.

U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Benjamin Kris, Garrison Support Command, Vermont Army National Guard, attends the Sachkhere Basic Military Mountaineering Course in Sachkhere, Georgia

June 26, 2024

Vermont Army National Guard Soldier 1st Lt. Benjamin Kris Completes Basic Mountain Training Summer Course in Georgia

SACHKHERE, GE — U.S. Army 1st Lt. Benjamin Kris, Garrison Support Command, Vermont Army National Guard, successfully graduated from the Basic Mountain Training Summer Course (BMTSC) at the Sachkhere Mountain Training School, held from May 26 to June 15, 2024.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class David Girr and Staff Sgt. Cyran Willis, Vermont National Guard, attend the basic mountaineering course in in Sao Joao Del Rei, Brazil.

April 26, 2024

Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers Attend Brazilian Mountain School

SAO JOAO DEL REI, MG, BRAZIL — Two Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers took part in the Brazilian Basic Mountaineering Course in April. Sgt. 1st Class David Girr and Staff Sgt. Cyran Willis successfully graduated from the challenging program held in Sao Joao Del Rei, Brazil.

Sept. 23, 2022

State tuition benefit opens career pathways

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — Staff Sgt. Joseph Poley is expanding his career options thanks to a law passed in May that provides Guardsmen with up to $16,000 in tuition benefits for Vermont state colleges. Poley, a paralegal NCO with the Vermont National Guard’s Staff Judge Advocate office, said he learned about the new state tuition benefit while discussing financial aid options with Capt. Axel Larson, the Vermont National Guard’s education service officer.

Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, Vermont Adjutant General, hosted 12 members of the Vermont Legislature for a tour of the Ethan Allen Firing Range on Sept. 20, in Jericho, Vermont. Legislators received an information brief from range control, visited the new Army Mountain Warfare School facility, observed AMWS training, and met with members of the Vermont National Guard Biathlon Team. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mikel Arcovitch)

Sept. 22, 2022

Vermont National Guard holds distinguished visitor day for legislators

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, Vermont’s adjutant general, hosted 12 Vermont legislators during a tour of the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vermont, on Sept. 20, 2022. Legislators received a brief from Range Control, a tour of the new Army Mountain Warfare School, and the National Guard Biathlon program.

Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, Vermont's adjutant general, presents a coin to Ralph McClintock during the POW/MIA Day observance at Camp Johnson, Vermont, on Sept. 16, 2022. POW/MIA Day is observed the third Friday of September to honor veterans who were held as prisoners of war or who were missing in action. McClintock, one of 83 Sailors aboard the U.S.S. Pueblo when North Korean forces captured the ship, was held hostage by the North Korean army for 11 months. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Don Branum)

Sept. 16, 2022

Vermont Guard honors MIAs, former POWs

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — The Vermont National Guard and Vermont State Guard held a ceremony Sept. 16 at Camp Johnson, Vermont, to honor former prisoners of war and those missing in action, including three former POWs from World War II and a former POW who was captured by North Korea in 1968.

A vermont Army National Guard Soldier fire his M-17 during the individual pistol competition at the Vermont Adjutant General's 2022 Combat Marksmanship Competition held at the Ethan Allen Firing Range September 10-11, in Jericho Vermont. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Alvarez)

Sept. 14, 2022

Vermont Guard holds annual TAG Match

JERICHO, Vermont — Every year the Vermont Adjutant General hosts the Combat Marksmanship Competition for Soldiers and Airmen at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vermont. This year's competition was held Sept. 10-11. Commonly called the TAG Match, it is open to all members of the Army and Air National Guard with the intention of promoting marksmanship proficiency. The participants are able to compete for pistol and rifle badges that can be worn on their uniforms. The most coveted of these is the Governor’s Twenty tab, which is worn on the left sleeve above their unit patch.

Vermont Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight addresses guests on May 26, 2022 during a a Memorial Day ceremony at Camp Johnson in Colchester, Vermont. Maj. Gen. Knight was joined by Vermont’s Lt. Governor Molly Grey, Vermont Gold Star families, and veterans. The occasion marked the second time the ceremony was conducted at the Fallen Hero’s Memorial’s new site, a location accessible to the public. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Nathan Rivard)

June 1, 2022

Vermont National Guard holds Memorial Day ceremony

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — On May 26, 2022, the VTNG held a Memorial Day ceremony at Camp Johnson in Colchester, Vermont. The occasion marked the second time the ceremony was conducted at the Fallen Hero’s Memorial’s new site, a location accessible to the public. In attendance, Vermont’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight was joined by Vermont’s Lt. Governor Molly Gray, Vermont Gold Star families, and veterans.

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TAG's State of the Guard 2026

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