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Sept. 23, 2022

Vermont National Guard takes steps to prevent interpersonal violence

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — The Vermont National Guard is moving forward with a program to closely analyze and improve its climate, in line with Department of Defense initiatives to revamp the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program.

Anna Nasset from Stand Up Resources speaks during event for #NotJustApril on Camp Johnson, Vermont, Aug. 19, 2020. Typically military and civilian organizations host events during the month of April to focus attention on sexual assault awareness and prevention; however, due to COVID-19 restrictions the Vermont National Guard shifted their series of events from April to August and designed them around the theme: #NotJustApril, from Aug. 18-21, 2020. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. J. Scott Detweiler)

Aug. 10, 2021

Vermont National Guard introduces new anti-harassment reporting policy

The prevention of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation is a top priority at the Vermont National Guard. Recently, we published a comprehensive Harassment Reporting and Response Plan to address these serious issues.

The Vermont National Guard released on Aug. 8 the results of an organizational assessment conducted from January-April 2020 by the National Guard Bureau's Office of Complex Investigations.

Aug. 8, 2021

Vermont National Guard releases organizational assessment

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — The Vermont National Guard has publicly released a 113-page assessment prepared by the National Guard Bureau’s Office of Complex Investigations at the request of VTNG Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight.

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TAG's State of the Guard 2026

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Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers unload a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from a Hawaii Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 204th Airlift Squadron at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Aug. 1, 2026. The aircraft’s arrival marked the first deployment of a Hawaii Army National Guard Black Hawk to the Philippines, supporting bilateral aviation training under the Hawaii-Philippines State Partnership Program. Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy.
State Partnership Program Links Global Partnership to Defense Priorities
By National Guard Bureau | Aug. 26, 2026
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Senior leaders and security cooperation personnel from across the Department of War gathered for the annual National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program (SPP) conference to align activities and engagements...
Students gather at training stations during a practical lab session as part of the Armed Forces Advanced Trauma Training at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 20, 2026. Facilitated by the Global Training Institute, the program uses hands-on instruction and scenarios to ensure Department of War medical personnel are equipped with advanced, lifesaving tactical medical skills required to respond to complex trauma scenarios. Photo by Staff Sgt. Alancea Grant.
West Virginia Air Guard Trains for Complex Trauma Response
By Staff Sgt. Alancea Grant, | Aug. 26, 2026
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Eleven members of the West Virginia Guard’s 130th Airlift Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives, or CBRNE, Enhanced Response Force Package, or CERF-P, pushed their...
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Denlis, a firefighter with the 121st Air Refueling Wing, and the Lajes Field Fire Department, simulate a motor vehicle accident scenario at Lajes Field, Portugal, on Aug. 10, 2026. The 121st Air Refueling Wing and Lajes firefighters strengthened NATO partnerships by working side by side during duty days, sharing expertise and learning from one another to enhance readiness. Photo by Staff Sgt. Ivy Thomas.
Ohio Guard Airmen Enhance Readiness in Portugal
By Staff Sgt. Ivy Thomas, | Aug. 26, 2026
LAJES FIELD AIR BASE, Portugal – Airmen and firefighters from the Ohio National Guard’s 121st Air Refueling Wing, the 65th Air Base Group and the Lajes Field Fire Department trained together in Portugal during a deployment...
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