Unit of the US Army National Guard for the State of Vermont
Vermont National Guard
The Flag of the Green Mountain Boys, predating the Vermont Republic, is still used by the Vermont National Guard.
Active
1764–1814 (the Green Mountain Boys) Army Guard: 1860s, 1898, 1917–1918, 1923–present Air Guard: 1946–present
Country
United States
Allegiance
State of Vermont
Type
National Guard
Size
Approximately 4,000 (3,000 Army, 1,000 Air)
Part of
Joint Force Headquarters – Vermont 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) 124th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) Vermont National Guard Garrison Support Command 158th Fighter Wing
Nickname(s)
The Green Mountain Boys
Colors
Green, gold and blue
Engagements
Gettysburg, St. Albans
Commanders
Current commander
Gregory C. Knight (Since March, 2019)
Notable commanders
Isaac Fletcher (1824–1825) Peter T. Washburn (1861–1866) William Wells (1866–1872) Theodore S. Peck (1881–1901) Donald E. Edwards (1981–1997) Martha Rainville (1997–2006) Michael Dubie (2006–2012) Thomas E. Drew (2012–2013)
Insignia
Shoulder sleeve insignia
Military unit
The Vermont National Guard is composed of the Vermont Army National Guard and the Vermont Air National Guard. Together, they are collectively known as the Green Mountain Boys. Both units use the original Revolutionary War-era Flag of the Green Mountain Boys as their banner. In 2009, they had 2,600 members.[1]
^Hemingway, Sam (July 11, 2009). "Vt. Guard not part of downsizing push". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, Vermont. pp. 1B.
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Global Information
United States
State of Vermont