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U.S. Soldiers and Airmen with the Vermont and New Hampshire National Guard pose for a photo with the medical staff at the Kedougou regional hospital in Kedougou, Senegal.

June 8, 2024

Vermont National Guard Enhances Medical Readiness in Senegal: Kedougou: Part 3 of 3

KEDOUGOU, SN — In contrast to Tambacounda and Goudiri, the hospital in Kedougou is a relatively recent construction, equipped with more advanced medical facilities. Here, the Vermont National Guard focused on high-level medical training and the exchange of advanced techniques.

U.S. Army Lt. Col Christopher Winner and Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Frizzell, Vermont National Guard, pose with an ambulance crew at the Goudiri health care center in Goudiri, Senegal.

June 8, 2024

Vermont National Guard Enhances Medical Readiness in Senegal: Goudiri: Part 2 of 3

Goudiri, SN — Goudiri presented similar challenges to Tambacounda, with limited medical infrastructure and resources. The Vermont National Guard team stationed there conducted intensive training sessions, emphasizing practical skills and resourceful problem-solving.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Taylor Johnson, Optometry Specialist, 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, conducts eye exams at the Tambcounda regional medical center in Tambacounda, Senegal.

June 8, 2024

Vermont National Guard Enhances Medical Readiness in Senegal: Tambacounda: Part 1 of 3

TAMACOUNDA, SN — The Vermont National Guard has embarked on a critical mission to enhance medical readiness in its ranks and in Senegal as part of MedRex (Medical Exercise 2024).

March 28, 2024

Burlington City Council Votes Unanimously to Establish Sister City Partnership with Thies-East, Senegal

BURLINGTON, Vt. — In a landmark decision on Monday, March 25, 2024, the Burlington City Council voted unanimously to forge a sister city relationship with Thies-East, Senegal. This partnership marks a significant step in bolstering the cultural, academic, environmental, and commercial ties between Vermont and Senegal.

Army Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, Vermont's adjutant general, right, and Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, speak with joint Austrian Armed Forces leaders, at the Federal Ministry of Defence of Austria in Vienna

Jan. 25, 2024

Vermont National Guard and Austria forge ahead with new initiatives in the State Partnership Program

VIENNA, Austria — In a significant demonstration of support for the strengthening relationship between the Vermont National Guard and Austria, Gen. Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, joined Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, The Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard, and Brig. Gen. Tracy Poirier, Director of the Joint Staff, in key meetings with the Austrian Bundesheer leadership.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, adjutant general, Vermont National Guard, listens to a speaker during the 26th US-Adriatic Charter Chiefs of Defense Conference (CHOD) in Skopje, North Macedonia, September 27, 2023.

Oct. 5, 2023

North Macedonia hosts US-Adriatic Charter Conference

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, Vermont adjutant general, and leaders from seven other U.S. states joined their partner nation Chiefs of Defense (CHoD) for the 26th US-Adriatic Charter Chiefs of Defense Conference in Skopje, North Macedonia, on September 27.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, adjutant general, Vermont National Guard, and North Macedonia Lt. Gen. Vasko Gjurchinovski, chief of the general staff, Army of the Republic of North Macedonia

Sept. 27, 2023

Vermont National Guard delegation visits North Macedonia

SKOPJE, NORTH MACEDONIA — Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, the Adjutant General for the Vermont National Guard, and a delegation of Vermonter Soldiers and Airmen kicked off their visit to North Macedonia at the U.S. Embassy and Ministry of Defense in Skopje on September 25.

Photo of a Eurofighter Typhoons from the Austrian Air Force's Airspace Surveillance Wing, land at Hinterstoisser Air Base from the first ever training sortie between Vermont and Austria since signing their State Partnership Program agreement, Zeltweg, Austria, June 17, 2023.

Aug. 23, 2023

158th Fighter Wing Makes History in Austria

Vienna, Austria — The Vermont Air National Guard made history as they arrived in Austria to celebrate the one year anniversary of their State Partnership Program agreement, which saw U.S. F-35s land in Austria for the first time on June 16, 2023.

State Partnership Program Reaffirmation Signing Ceremony

June 7, 2023

Delegation from North Macedonia arrives, visits Ethan Allen Firing Range

Colchester, Vt. — The Vermont National Guard is hosting a delegation from North Macedonia including including the Minister of Defense, Slavjanka Petrovska, and the Chief of Defense, Lt. Gen. Vasko Gjurchinovski.

Austrian Ambassador to the U.S. Petra Schneebauer (center) hosted (from left) Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, U.S. Ambassador to Austria Victoria Kennedy, Vermont Secretary of Commerce Lindsay Kurrle and Austrian Defense Attache Maj. Gen. Norbert Huber during the SelectUSA Investment Summit. (Photo by Lina Linortner)

May 2, 2023

Austrian Ambassador Hosts Vermont Delegation at Investment Summit

Colchester, Vt. — Austrian Ambassador to the United States Petra Schneebauer hosted U.S. partners including U.S. Ambassador to Austria Victoria Kennedy, the Adjutant General of Vermont Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight and Vermont Secretary of Commerce Lindsay Kurrle during this year’s SelectUSA Investment Summit.

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Military leaders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command conduct the first day of the 2026 Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB) Standing Committee Meeting, March 11, 2025, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines. The meeting consisted of three days of discussions aimed at strengthening the U.S.-Philippines partnership aligned with the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.
Hawaii, Guam National Guard Strengthen U.S.- Philippines Ties
By Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier, | March 31, 2025
CAMP AGUINALDO, PHILIPPINES– Hawaii and Guam National Guard Airmen and Soldiers joined their Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) partners for the annual Standing Committee Meeting (SCM) held March 11-13. The annual meeting...
Over 300 Airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing, Idaho Air National Guard, and several A-10 Thunderbolt II’s prepare to leave for a deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility March 29, 2025.
Idaho Air National Guard's Fighter Wing Deploys
By Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Allmaras, | March 31, 2025
BOISE, Idaho – More than 300 Airmen and several A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 124th Fighter Wing deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility March 29. “This deployment exemplifies the extraordinary commitment...
Airmen from the 161st Air Refueling Wing qualify in the ruck portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge assessment at Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Phoenix, March 28, 2025. The GAFPB is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany, and is one of the few foreign military badges authorized to be worn by U.S. Air Force, Army and Space Force members.
Arizona Airmen Host German Proficiency Badge Assessment
By Master Sgt. Michael Matkin, | March 28, 2025
PHOENIX - The Arizona Air National Guard hosted German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge testing March 24-28, with 32 Airmen and Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps attempting to earn the coveted gold, silver or bronze...
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