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May 19, 2021

Vermont ARNG holds sendoff for Task Force Mansfield

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — The Vermont Army National Guard held a sendoff ceremony May 18, 2021, at Camp Johnson, Vermont, for Soldiers assigned to Task Force Mansfield and the 172nd Public Affairs Detachment. The Soldiers among the last of about 1,000 to deploy to U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command to support federal missions.

April 13, 2021

Family Programs class offers parenting, relationship tips

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — The Vermont National Guard Family Programs Office held an online seminar on April 7 to give parents tips to strengthen their relationships with their children as family members deploy or prepare for deployment.

March 10, 2021

Behavioral health specialist embeds with Soldiers and Airmen

WASHINGTON — 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.

Jan. 26, 2021

172nd Law Enforcement Detachment departs to support Europe mission

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont — 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

Dec. 21, 2020

2020 in Review

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — 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.

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.

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.

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.

Jan. 20, 2020

VTNG trains with community health experts

COLCHESTER, Vermont — 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.

Jan. 6, 2020

15th CST to participate in training at Vermont Health Dept. Lab

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — Soldiers and Airmen with the Vermont National Guard's 15th Civil Support Team are scheduled to conduct training Jan. 7 at the Vermont Department of Health Laboratory in Colchester. The public is advised that this is a