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U.S. Army Spc. Trace Thompson, 11B, with the Missouri National Guard receives assistance from U.S. Army Sgt. Chadwick Larter, 79R, with the Massachusetts National Guard, in adjusting his competitor patch after receiving the welcome brief for the Army National Guard Best Warrior finals.

Aug. 3, 2024

Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition Finals begin in Vermont

JERICHO, Vt. — Competitors from across the country received their welcome briefs and equipment today for the finals of the Army National Guard’s Best Warrior competition, at Ethan Allen Firing Range.

U.S. Army Sgt. Peter Fillion, C Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, New York National Guard, displays his competitor patch after receiving the welcome brief for the Army National Guard Best Warrior finals.

Aug. 1, 2024

Vermont National Guard hosts Army National Guard Best Warrior competition

JERICO, Vt. — The Vermont National Guard will host the Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition finals. Competition goes from August 3 to August 8. Sunday, August 4, from 6:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. is the best window for media to attend.

An F-35A Lightning II departs from the Vermont Air National Guard base during a routine night training mission

July 19, 2024

Vermont Air National Guard Night Flying

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Vermont Air National Guard will conduct night flying from Tuesday, July 23, to Friday, July 26 with one afternoon and one evening takeoff period per day. Flights are scheduled to conclude by 11:15 p.m.

Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers supported Vermont Emergency Management Urban Search and Rescue Teams conducting health and welfare checks and evacuating people during flash flooding July 10-11, 2024, in Barre, Vermont. Before the storm, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott approved the activation of approximately 15 Soldiers and seven high-water vehicles to prepare for flash flooding.

July 11, 2024

Vermont National Guard Rescues Beryl Flood Victims

COLCHESTER, Vt. - Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers worked with urban search and rescue teams to evacuate 19 people from locations in Barre, Northfield and Moretown experiencing flooding due to heavy rain caused by

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June 27, 2024

AFFF Release at Army Aviation Support Facility

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — 800 gallons of concentrated aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) was released at the Army Aviation Support Facility in South Burlington, VT, during the evening of June 20.

U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Benjamin Kris, Garrison Support Command, Vermont Army National Guard, attends the Sachkhere Basic Military Mountaineering Course in Sachkhere, Georgia

June 26, 2024

Vermont Army National Guard Soldier 1st Lt. Benjamin Kris Completes Basic Mountain Training Summer Course in Georgia

SACHKHERE, GE — U.S. Army 1st Lt. Benjamin Kris, Garrison Support Command, Vermont Army National Guard, successfully graduated from the Basic Mountain Training Summer Course (BMTSC) at the Sachkhere Mountain Training School, held from May 26 to June 15, 2024.

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).

U.S. Army National Guard 2nd Lt. Peter Lannon, a registered nurse with the Vermont Army National Guard's Medical Detachment, administers medications for a patient at the Thies Regional Hospital

May 31, 2024

Vermont National Guard Members Deploy for Medical Readiness Exercise in Senegal

On Saturday, June 1, over 30 Soldiers and Airmen with the Vermont National Guard will depart for Tambacounda and Kedougou, Senegal, to participate in a medical readiness exercise through the State Partnership Program.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Zachary Obrigewitch, a bridge crew member with the 957th Multi-role Bridge Company, North Dakota Army National Guard, waits to guide other Soldiers during boat launching operations as part of a wet gap crossing training exercise near Kimball Bottoms, North Dakota, Aug. 17, 2024. The exercise was part of a joint operation to test the unit’s ability to establish vital infrastructure in domestic and combat scenarios.
Missouri River Crossing Showcases North Dakota Guard Engineer Expertise
By Sgt. 1st Class Christy Van Drunen, | Aug. 26, 2024
KIMBALL BOTTOMS, N.D. - As the early morning fog drifted across the rippling current of the Missouri River, the North Dakota Army National Guard conducted a wet gap crossing exercise at Kimball Bottoms Aug. 17. The 957th...
Army Lt. Gen. Jonathan Stubbs, acting chief, National Guard Bureau, addresses attendees of the 146th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference, Detroit, Michigan, Aug. 24, 2024.
Acting National Guard Bureau Chief: 'This is What We’re Built For'
By Sgt. 1st Class Zach Sheely, | Aug. 25, 2024
DETROIT — In a time of global uncertainty, the National Guard’s top officer, serving in an acting capacity, shared a message of strength and stability to attendees of the 146th National Guard Association of the United States...
The 102nd Logistics Readiness Squadron and 212th Engineering and Installation Squadron load equipment for military airlift as part of a pre-deployment exercise on Otis Air National Guard Base, August 16, 2024. The C-17 Globemaster III arrived at Buckley Space Force Base with the 102nd Intellienge Wing’s cargo, equipment and personnel the next day.
Air National Guardsmen Participate in Mobilization Training
By Airman 1st Class Julia Ahaesy, | Aug. 23, 2024
OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass – The 102nd Logistics Readiness Squadron and 212th Engineering and Installation Squadron packaged and prepared equipment for military airlift as part of a pre-deployment exercise Aug...
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