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Deccan Herald
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
India makes significant pledges at UN peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin
India pledged a Quick Reaction Force company, an armed police or mixed armed police unit, one women-led Formed Police Unit and a Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices/ Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit as well as a K-9 Unit and a SWAT Police Unit. #PKMinisterial @UNPOL
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Vermont Major General presents first ‘State of the Guard' address
MONTPELIER, Vt. (ABC22 FOX44) – The leader of Vermont's National Guard delivered the first 'State of the Guard' at the statehouse Wednesday night. The address was the first of its kind, detailing the guard's recent activities both locally and across the nation. Major General Gregory Knight started off his speech by thanking lawmakers in attendance, including former longtime Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy and his wife Marcelle. The leader of the Vermont national guard also offered special thanks to guard members, including three who earned Purple Hearts during missions in Iraq in 2023. 'The important thing is showing people who may not know a whole lot about the guard all the things we've accomplished,' said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nick Fazio. His colleague, Sergeant Alex Jarvis added, 'It's very important to get the state legislature involved in the guard so they can better understand our mission and get the word out about our recruiting issues.' The Adjutant General went on to describe national efforts, including stationing 100 guards on capitol hill after January 6, 2021. He also spoke on more recent efforts such as the deployment of over 200 air guardsmen to Japan and continuing international partnerships in North Macedonia, Senegal and Austria. He also touched on state-focused activities during COVID-19 and the 2023 and 2024 floods. 'Our Quick Reaction Force was directly engaged in saving the lives of 19 Vermonters, and their pets, from rising flood waters. They were there with our swift water rescue teams to evacuate hundreds more,' he said. During his speech, Knight also focused on 'the changing culture of the guard' promising a no-tolerance policy for sexual assault, noting zero reported cases this year, and focusing on mental health resources for guards. 'I've encouraged those returning from deployment to seek help when needed… we don't have enough providers for me to refer them to. You can help us fix that.' In closing, the Major General, who also announced he would not be seeking another term, asked lawmakers for help in growing the guard which he says has been struggling with recruitment. 'The state of our guard is strong, but with your help we can become even stronger and grow our capabilities and our capacity,' he said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
