VT Guard News

Vermont Guard leaders hold town hall to address residents’ questions
March 26, 2021 — Vermont National Guard leaders held a virtual town hall March 25 to address residents’ questions and concerns related to the 158th Fighter Wing’s F-35 Lightning II mission and a recent report of a Soldier who has not maintained the standard of conduct expected from members of the Guard... MORE

Vermont Guardswomen hold book reading for local day care
March 19, 2021 — Guardswomen with the Vermont National Guard showcased military uniforms and equipment while holding a virtual book reading event for children at a local day care center March 18 as part of Women’s History Month... MORE

National Guard leader honors Soldiers, Airmen during visit
March 11, 2021 — Senior leaders with the National Guard Bureau in Washington recognized several Vermont National Guard Soldiers and Airmen for their accomplishments during a visit to the Green Mountain State Feb. 26... MORE

Behavioral health specialist embeds with Soldiers and Airmen
March 10, 2021 — For many, being in the National Guard is both an honor and a sacrifice. Balancing civilian careers, family life and missions that can arise on a moment's notice can be rather challenging. Maintaining mental health and wellness is an important part of the mission, especially for a Guardsman. The Vermont National Guard leadership ensured there was a mental health resource for the mission by sending a Soldier uniquely prepared to wear more than one hat of responsibility on duty... MORE

172nd Law Enforcement Detachment departs to support Europe mission
January 26, 2021 — The 172nd Law Enforcement Detachment departed from Burlington International Airport Jan. 26 for Fort Bliss, Texas, as the first step of their deployment in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel under U.S. European... MORE

2020 in Review
December 21, 2020 — 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... 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

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

Garrison Support Cmd. to welcome new commander
June 5, 2020 — 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... MORE

VTNG trains with community health experts
January 20, 2020 — The 15th Civil Support Team partnered with the Vermont Department of Health Jan. 6 to conduct a training exercise entailing an obscure but unnerving scenario... MORE