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Col. Justin Davis, director operations for the Vermont Army National Guard, delivers remarks at the sendoff ceremony for Task Force Mansfield at Camp Johnson, Vermont, May 18, 2021. The Soldiers in Task Force Mansfield are among the last of more than 1,000 slated to deploy to Europe and the Middle East in support of federal missions. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Don Branum)

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.

Sgt. Christina Fontaine, with the Vermont National Guard’s medical detachment, poses for a photo at the United States Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 2021. The National Guard has been requested to continue supporting federal law enforcement agencies with security, communications, medical evacuation, logistics and safety support to state, district and federal agencies through mid-March. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Horton)

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.

Soldiers with the Vermont National Guard's 172nd Law Enforcement Detachment wait to check their bags at Burlington International Airport in South Burlington, Vermont, Jan. 26, 2021. The Soldiers will deploy to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility to support Operation Freedom's Sentinel. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Don Branum)

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

An Army specialist with 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry Regiment of the Vermont Army National Guard conducts their annual Spur Ride at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vermont, Sept. 6, 2020. The soldiers were tested on mission essential tasks as they completed a 6.5-mile ruck march. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Cpl. Gillian McCreedy, 172nd Public Affairs Detachment, Vermont National Guard)

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.

U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Garth Dunkel

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

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An EMAC coordinator and an Indiana National Guard representative work together during an exercise at the EMAC Coordinator and National Guard Workshop in Indianapolis Aug. 12-13. The workshop provided an opportunity for EMAC coordinators and National Guard representatives from across the country to build relationships and refine best practices in emergency response. Courtesy photo.
National Guard, Civilian Partners Synchronize Disaster Response in Workshop
By Capt. Robert Dunn | Aug. 20, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS — When disaster strikes, states often depend on National Guard forces from beyond their borders to move quickly with aircraft, personnel and equipment. That response begins long before an emergency through the...
An Indiana National Guardsman assigned to the 1st Battalion, 151st Infantry Regiment, and Slovak Armed Forces soldiers run toward an objective during an assault at a Combat Readiness Exercise at Muscatatuck Training Center near Butlerville, Ind., July 26. The exercise validates the Indiana National Guard’s ability to rapidly deploy, integrate with joint and international partners, and fight in complex, large-scale combat operations. Photo by Staff Sgt. Hector Tinoco.
Indiana Guard’s 76th Mobile Brigade Builds Lethal Readiness in Exercise
By National Guard Bureau | Aug. 20, 2026
CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. — The Indiana Army National Guard’s 76th Mobile Brigade tested new capabilities, strengthened combat readiness and trained for large-scale combat operations alongside more than 4,700 U.S. and allied...
Military and civilian leaders receive a capabilities brief during Distinguished Visitors Day at Cyber Fortress 26 July 31, 2026, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Hosted by the Virginia Army National Guard’s 91st Cyber Brigade, Cyber Fortress is one of the nation's premier military exercises focused on a whole-of-government response to significant cyber threats impacting critical infrastructure and key resources, and the only Army National Guard cyberspace operations exercise that includes capability certification or re-certification. This year’s exercise scenario focused on hydroelectricity and brought together Active, Reserve, and National Guard components of the U.S. military and NATO partners, as well as local, state, and federal government agencies and civilian partners from private industry. (U.S. National Guard photo by A.J. Coyne)
Virginia Guard Tests Cyberattack Scenarios at Cyber Fortress 26
By A.J. Coyne, | Aug. 20, 2026
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Army National Guard’s 91st Cyber Brigade hosted Cyber Fortress 26, a joint, interagency, intergovernmental and multinational exercise, July 25 - Aug. 8 at the State Military Reservation in...
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