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U.S. Army Soldiers compete in a patrol race at the Goms Nordic Center, in Geschinen, Switzerland

April 9, 2025

CISM 2025 World Winter Military Games

U.S. Army Soldiers from five different states represented the U.S. Armed Forces Sports team at the 2025 CISM (Conseil International du Sport Militaire) Military World Winter Games hosted by the Swiss Military from March 23 to March 30 in Lucerne, Switzerland.

U.S. Army Spc. Robert Burns, an 11B Infantryman, 3-127nd A. Co. (MTN), 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), Vermont National Guard, mentally prepares for an alpine snowboard race at Titlis Mountain, Engelberg.

April 9, 2025

Soldier Spotlight: Spc. Robby Burns - Pro Snowboarder

U.S. Army Spc. Robert Burns assigned to 3-172nd A. Co., 86th Infantry Combat Team (Mountain), Vermont National Guard, represented the U.S. Armed Forces Sports team at the 2025 CISM (Conseil International du Sport Militaire) Military World Winter Games hosted by the Swiss Military from March 23 to March 30 in Lucerne, Switzerland.

U.S. Army Spc. Caleb Hunter, Maine National Guard, leads team U.S.A. with the flag over his shoulder during the opening ceremony of the CISM 2025 World Winter Military Games

March 24, 2025

U.S. Winter Team arrive to CISM World Games 2025 in Switzerland

The 2025 Conseil International Du Sport Militaire (CISM) will be held in Switzerland this year. The United States team arrived for the World Military Games where they will compete in a slew of winter games that range from nordic to alpine skiing, biathlon, and climbing.

March 10, 2024

Vermont National Guard Biathletes compete in the World Cup at Soldier Hollow

Vermont National Guard — It has been five years since the United States played host to the International Biathlon Union World Cup and three of the Americans competing in Soldier Hollow are Vermont National Guard Soldiers.

Biathlon

Nov. 8, 2022

Voyer Named U.S. Biathlon Coach of the Year

COLCHESTER, Vt. — Vermont Air National Guard Master Sgt. Travis Voyer added to an award-winning year of Vermont National Guardsmen biathletes by being named the U.S. Biathlon Coach of the Year.

Sept. 7, 2022

Vt. Guard biathletes represent U.S. at Fourcade Nordic Festival

COLCHESTER, Vermont — Sgt. Deedra Irwin and Spc. Sean Doherty, both assigned to Detachment 1, Garrison Support Command, participated in the Martin Fourcade Nordic Festival in France Sept. 2-4.

Vermont Army National Guard Spc. Wynn Roberts, competes in the patrol race at Camp Ripley, Minn., on Feb. 27, 2013. Over 400 members of the army and Air National Guard across 31 states competed in and supported this year's Chief National Guard Biathlon. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jeremy Bowcock/Released)

Feb. 4, 2022

How the National Guard Biathlon Program came to Vermont

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — Next year marks the 50th anniversary the Vermont National Guard has hosted the National Guard Biathlon program.

Spc. Deedra Irwin, a human resources specialist with 86th Troop Command, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), Vermont National Guard, fires a Biathlon rifle during a practice session at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vermont, on Nov. 2, 2021. Irwin, a native of Pulaski, Wisconsin, competed in the 2021 Biathlon World Championship and is on Team USA's 2021-2022 National A Team. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Don Branum)

Feb. 3, 2022

Schedule released for Vermont National Guard Olympic biathletes

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont — Vermont National Guard Olympic biathletes will compete in televised events Feb. 5-16, with possibilities to compete on Feb. 18 and 19, National Guard Biathlon training officials announced Feb. 3. Most events will be televised live in the early morning hours on NBC Sports and on www.peacocktv.com, with rebroadcast on USA Network later in the day.

Spc. Vaclav Cervenka, a carpentry and masonry specialist with Det. 1, Headquarters Company, Garrison Support Command, Vermont Army National Guard, practices firing a Biathlon rifle during practice at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vermont, on Nov. 2, 2021. Cervenka is on Team USA's 2021-2022 X Team. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Don Branum)

Jan. 11, 2022

Vermont National Guard Soldiers make 2022 Olympic Biathlon Team

JERICHO, Vermont — Three Vermont National Guard biathletes will compete in the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing as part of the U.S. Biathlon Team with an additional member named as the men’s alternate.

Pfc. Eli Nielsen, a Black Hawk helicopter mechanic assigned to Detachment 2, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, Vermont National Guard, inspects an aircraft interior at the Army Aviation Support Facility, South Burlington, Vermont, on Oct. 12, 2021. Nielsen is also a member of the Vermont National Guard Biathlon Team. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Joshua T. Cohen)

Oct. 21, 2021

Biathlon opportunities attract Washington native

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont — Serving in a dual capacity, Pfc. Eli Nielsen’s days are fully occupied. An M-Day, 15 Tango, Black Hawk helicopter maintainer with Detachment 2, Charlie Company 1st Battalion 224th Aviation Regiment, Nielsen is also a member of the Guard’s Biathlon team.

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TAG's State of the Guard 2026

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Two Oregon Army National Guard Flight Medics assigned to G Company, 1-189th Aviation Regiment, are hoist lifted back aboard an HH60M Black Hawk while working with Clackamas Fire Department responders and Air Force Reserve Pararescuemen from the 304th Rescue Squadron, during joint training along the Sandy River at Dodge Park in Sandy, Oregon, on June 5, 2026. The Water Rescue Team Air Mobility Exercise simulated a flood scene in fictional Clackamine County where neighbors were cut off by rising river levels as combined teams from the Clackamas Fire Department, Oregon Army and Air National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Air Force Reserve executed waterborne operations and hoisted simulated victims from remote river locations. Photo by John Hughel.
Oregon Guard, Local Responders Conduct Aviation Rescue Training
By John Hughel, | June 9, 2026
SANDY, Ore. – With simulated floodwaters cutting off neighborhoods and covering access roads, Oregon National Guard rescue crews flew low above the Sandy River June 5 to practice lifesaving helicopter operations in Clackamas...
Soldiers assigned to 2nd Platoon, 940th Military Police Company, train alongside Ecuadorian airmen in a paintball shoothouse during Exercise El Gato 2026 in Salinas, Ecuador, May 15, 2026. Soldiers conducted training iterations in preparation for a force-on-force paintball event the following day. Photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Sooter.
Kentucky Guard, Ecuador Strengthen Partnership Through Training
By Staff Sgt. Caleb Sooter, | June 8, 2026
SALINAS, Ecuador – Kentucky Army National Guard Soldiers in the 940th Military Police Company participated last month in Exercise EL GATO, or Ecuador Liaison Guard Annual Training Operation, with members of Ecuador’s army,...
Idaho Airmen assigned to the 124th Fighter Wing's Security Forces Squadron participate in a field training exercise at Saylor Creek Training Range, Grasmere, Idaho, June 4-6, 2026. The annual Security Forces Squadron field training exercise helps to maintain proficiency and strengthen skills needed to support evolving mission requirements. Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Welch.
Idaho Airmen Improve Readiness Through Qualification Training
By Airman 1st Class Sarah Welch, | June 8, 2026
GOWEN FIELD, Idaho - Airmen assigned to the 124th Fighter Wing's Security Forces Squadron participated in readiness training June 4-6 at Saylor Creek Training Range in Grasmere to maintain proficiency and strengthen skills...
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