Vermont National Guard Family Programs

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The Vermont National Guard Joint Readiness Program provides education, support, and resources through community, state, and federal programs that ensures joint forces, veterans, service members, and their families have the knowledge and resiliency to support mission readiness and retention. The services and resources provided to our joint forces, veterans, service members, and their families are to help maintain their physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual health and well-being.

Upcoming Events

Event Start	Title	Location	Description
9/12/2026 3:30 PM	9th Annual SAPR/Suicide Prevention 5K Walk/Run!	VTANG	9th Annual SAPR/Suicide Prevention 5K Walk/Run! Connect to Protect: During September drill, Vermont Air National Guard members, families, and friends are invited to come together for a 5K walk/run focused on awareness, connection, and supporting one another. Saturday, September 12 3:30 PM Starting at the Solar Track The event is open to everyone! Dependents are welcome, and refreshments will be available afterward at Club 35. FREE T-shirts for the first 150 registered participants! To register, email serena.furnari@us.af.mil and include your shirt size. The deadline to request a free shirt is COB August 9. Sexual assault and suicide continue to impact service members, families, and communities. By showing up for each other, learning more, and strengthening our connections, we help protect our people and our mission. Come walk, run, connect, and support your Wingman and Battle Buddies.
9/19/2026 10:00 AM	Apple Picking	Chapin Orchard	MKVT Apple Picking Ready for a family friendly fall classic? Join us September 19th at Chapin Orchard in Essex Jct. from 10AM-1PM for a fun filled day of apple picking The First 50 families to register will receive one tote bag for picking their own apples! Register Here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/mkvtapples
9/25/2026 3:00 PM	Lt. Dan Band Concert	Camp Johnson	Lt. Dan Band Concert You and your family are invited to a free outdoor concert with Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band honoring Vermont Service Members and First Responders. Event Details: Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 (Rain or Shine) Time: Doors open 3:00 PM - Music starts at 5:30 PM Location: Camp Johnson, Colchester, VT - Enter via back gate Bring a chair or blanket. Food trucks on site. All ages welcome. Register here: Lt. Dan Band Tickets Please bring photo ID (organizational ID preferred) and your e-ticket. We hope to see you there!

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At Military Appreciation Night with the Vermont Lake Monsters, we took the opportunity to introduce you to the incredible people behind the programs that support Vermont National Guard service members and their families...