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Spc. Josephine Malloy, mass communications specialist for the 114th Public Affairs Detachment, takes a photo during Saber Junction 25 at the Hohenfels Training Area, Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Germany on Sept. 9, 2025. For its annual training, the PAD provided public affairs support to Saber Junction, a multinational military exercise involving more than 7,600 participants from 15 allied and partner nations. Photo by Sgt. Christian Aquino, JMRC.

Tech. Sgt. Amber Martine of the 157th Air Refueling Wing, New Hampshire Air National Guard, dashes through Concord’s Karner blue butterfly conservation easement during a 30-kilometer Norwegian Foot March on June 14, 2025.

Soldiers and airmen with the New Hampshire National Guard stand in formation during a change of responsibility and retirement ceremony June 8, 2025, at the Edward Cross Training Complex in Pembroke, N.H.

position, while Gillian serves at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington, New Hampshire, as a respiratory therapist with the 157th Medical Group. They participated in a brief National Twin Day Q&A this year to recognize the holiday.

State congressional staffers gather in front of the Spirit of Portsmouth, KC-46A Pegasus on Aug. 23, 2022, at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington, N.H.

Civilian employers from New Hampshire pose at Fort Drum, New York, while visiting with Guardsmen in the field July 21, 2022.

As part of annual training, the 238th Medevac Company, NHARNG, conducts sling-load training June 22, 2022, at Joint Base Cape Cod in Bourne, Mass.

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The 157th Air Refueling Wing will spearhead the modernization of the KC-46A Pegasus after its selection as a combined test force in September at Pease Air National Base in Newington, N.H.

Backed by New Hampshire’s governor and congressional leadership, the first-ever KC-46A CTF will operate under the authority of the Air National Guard’s Air Force Reserve Test Center or AATC. The partnership with the Tucson, Arizona-based testing facility establishes the New Hampshire Air National Guard wing as a critical player in the development of advanced capabilities for the U.S. Air Force next-generation refueler.

Pivotal Role

By NHNG Public Affairs | Nov. 3, 2025

The 157th Air Refueling Wing will spearhead the modernization of the KC-46A Pegasus after its selection as a combined test force this month at Pease Air National Base in Newington.

NH Gov. Kelly Ayotte presents Col. Pablo Soriano, chief of staff of the Salvadoran Air Force, with a plaque to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the New Hampshire National Guard-El Salvador State Partnership Program on Sept. 6, 2025, at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington, N.H. The modest ceremony was held on the flight line between aerial demonstrations of the Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show. Photo by Master Sgt. Charles Johnston, JFHQ Public Affairs.

Silver Jubilee

By Master Sgt. Charles Johnston | Sept. 8, 2025

New Hampshire and El Salvador celebrated the 25th anniversary of its State Partnership Program on Sept. 6 at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform during the Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show and Open House at Pease Air National Guard Base, NH, Sept. 6, 2025. The Blue Angels fly F/A-18 Super Hornets and a C-130J Super Hercules during their performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

Pease hosts Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show

By 157th ARW Public Affairs | Sept. 8, 2025

Over 60,000 people braved a mixed weather forecast to get a close-up view of military aviation, Sept. 6–7 for the Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire.

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Across The Ages Airman 1st Class Thomas Denton, @KellyAyotte, New Hampshire Adjutant Gen. David Mikolaities & LTC Greg Heilshorn cut a ceremonial cake commemorating the 389th birthday of the National Guard during @NHNationalGuard annual awards ceremony Dec. 11 in Concord. https://t.co/Xq5zoaX7uq

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Singing Their Praises The @39thArmyBand Veterans Day concert, now in its fourth year at Chubb Theater in Concord, has taken on special meaning for the performers, a fine blend of @NHNationalGuard & high school musicians. https://t.co/OGAHcD6mDO

On Cue The 39th Army Band, joined by high school musicians from across the state, played a free Veterans Day concert at Chubb Theatre in Concord on Nov. 9. The performance, which has become a yearly staple for the @NHNationalGuard ensemble, drew a near capacity crowd. https://t.co/01LrFf6UuR

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Soldiers assigned to A Battery, 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, load their gear and board buses following a departure ceremony at the 1-141st Field Artillery Battalion Armory on Jackson Barracks, Dec. 14, 2025. A Battery Soldiers are deploying in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Photo by Capt. Peter Drasutis.

Louisiana Guard Holds Departure Ceremony Before Deployment

By Capt. Peter Drasutis, | Dec. 17, 2025

NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard’s A Battery, 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery

U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Shannon holds his niece, Grace Shannon, after a homecoming ceremony Dec. 7, 2025, at the University of Cincinnati's Muntz Hall in Blue Ash, Ohio. Nearly 300 airmen assigned to the 123rd Air Control Squadron returned home from a six-month deployment supporting U.S. Air Forces Central Command. Photo by Shane Hughes.

Ohio Guard’s 123rd Air Control Squadron Returns From Deployment

By Shane Hughes, | Dec. 16, 2025

BLUE ASH, Ohio – Nearly 300 Airmen assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 123rd Air Control Squadron

U.S. Soldiers with the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania Army National Guard are honored during a departure ceremony at the Keystone Conference Center at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13, 2025. The ceremony marked the unit’s upcoming deployment to Germany in support of United States Special Operations Command Europe, recognizing the Soldiers’ readiness to support public affairs operations in a multinational environment. Photo by Staff Sgt. Vail Forbeck.

Pennsylvania Guard Mobilizes for Europe Deployment

By Capt. Leanne Trindel, | Dec. 15, 2025

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Ten Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 109th Mobile Public

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