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NEWS | Aug. 5, 2026

KS&CB S3 Ep.7 | Rain or Shine

VTNG Joint Readiness Program

ks&cb s3ep.7 rain or shine

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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.

Host Gabby Beyor, Military Kids Vermont volunteer and child of Vermont National Guard parents, meets with representatives from a variety of organizations to learn who they are, what they do, and how they serve our military community. Whether you're looking for family support, career assistance, youth programs, transition resources, or volunteer opportunities, this episode is a great place to start.

If you would like more information about any of the programs or guests featured in this episode, you can contact them directly using the information below.

Featured Guests:
Martha Kinsey

Public Affairs Officer, Civil Air Patrol Squadron VT014
mkinsey@vtwg.cap.gov

Cadet SSgt Raena Kinsey
Cadet Color Guard (Rifle), Civil Air Patrol
raena@vtwg.cap.gov

Moira Lamay
Service Coordinator, Military & Veteran Services, Howard Center
Family Representative, Mission Connect Vermont/Governor's Challenge
Key Support Liaison, 158th Fighter Wing
mlamay@howardcenter.org

Hunter Smith
Personnel Officer, Civil Air Patrol Champlain Composite Squadron NER-VT-014
hsmith@vtwg.cap.gov

Jessy Smith
Family Readiness Group Leader, Vermont National Guard
Yellow Ribbon Coordinator, Vermont National Guard
jessica.m.smith308.mil@army.mil

Lisa Larson
Child & Youth Program Coordinator
Military Kids Vermont Volunteer
lisa.a.larson11.ctr@army.mil

Sel Yargici
Team Leader, Work for Warriors Vermont / PRIME
sel@workforwarriorsvt.org

Scott Bushey
Military & Family Readiness Specialist
scott.a.bushey4.civ@army.mil

Mike Harton
Military & Family Readiness Specialist
michael.r.harton.ctr@army.mil

Skylar
Military Kid

Susan Demers
Transition Assistance Advisor
Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve Volunteer
susan.m.demers.ctr@army.mil

Tammy Langlois
Military & Family Readiness, 158th Fighter Wing
tammy.langlois.1@us.af.mil

Thank you to everyone who took a few minutes to share their story and highlight the resources available to Vermont National Guard members and their families.

Mission First, Family Always.

Follow us for more family resources and updates:
• Kitchen Spoons & Combat Boots on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kitchenspoonsandcombatboots
• VTNG Family Programs on Facebook: www.facebook.com/vtngfamilyprograms
• VTNG Family Programs on Instagram: www.instagram.com/vtfamilyprograms/
• VTNG Family Programs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4giymY7yPrnpLjZarVza7m?si=BkIFpVDBRvqI-N3CVPWspw

⁠*Disclaimer: The preceding content does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Vermont National Guard, or Vermont National Guard Joint Readiness Program of the organizations’ products and services contained therein. Further, Vermont National Guard Joint Readiness Program assumes no responsibility for the consequences of using the products/services provided by the organizations/resources listed. Vermont National Guard Joint Readiness Program makes every effort to present our clients with reputable resources, we cannot guarantee the validity of said resources, and use of such resources is voluntary.

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