The head of the Vermont National Guard has been confirmed by the Senate to a top post in the U.S. military's homeland defense mission.

Major General Michael Dubie's tenure as Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard will end this year, when he's confirmed as deputy commander of NORTHCOM. Dubie talks with VPR's Jane Lindholm about his years heading the guard and the issues his successor will face.

A lengthy, large-scale deployment of Vermont National Guard troops is nearing its conclusion, and Adjutant General Michael Dubie discusses the mission and the aftermath of the soldiers' service in Afghanistan.

The state has unveiled a new set of commemorative license plates to honor veterans who have served in wars.

Vermont National Guard Adjutant General Michael Dubie says that while the Guard's upcoming mission in Afghanistan may be changing, it's too soon to know for sure what that entails.