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From left, Cadet Quinn LaRock of University of New Hampshire’s Army ROTC program; Master Sgt. Amber Martine, 157th Security Forces Squadron; New Hampshire Air National Guard; and Staff Sgt. Timothy Bowman, recruiter with New England Recruiting Battalion; assemble after completing a Norwegian Foot March on April 12, 2026, at the state military reservation in Concord, New Hampshire.

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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Master Sgt. Amber Martine is all smiles after crossing the finish line of a Norwegian Foot March hosted by the New Hampshire National Guard on April 12, 2026, in Concord, New Hampshire. The Security Forces Airman bested 84 competitors to win the 18.6-mile event for the second-straight year, with a winning time of 3:06:51. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles Johnston.

Going the Distance

By Master Sgt. Charles Johnston | April 16, 2026

A breast cancer diagnosis couldn’t prevent another tour-de-force performance by Master Sgt. Amber Martine at the Norwegian Foot March on April 12 in Concord. The New Hampshire National Guard airman outclassed 84 competitors to win the race for the second-straight year.

From left, Master Sgt. Tecson Chua, Master Sgt. Frank Perry and Lt. Col. Walter Hale, members of the 157th Air Refueling Wing safety team, pose for a group photo at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, March 13, 2026. These specialists provide safety program operations in flight, occupational and weapons safety and ensure lower risk factors for personnel and aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. April Jackson)

157th Air Refueling Wing integrated safety programs safeguard Airmen and Mission

By | March 31, 2026

PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. – A maintainer walks the length of a KC-46A Pegasus, running

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.

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Good Refresher @NHNationalGuard conducted its first iteration of 2nd STEP this year, bringing together 17 junior enlisted for three days of fundamentals & small-unit leadership. https://t.co/zCEfBooVrt https://t.co/Q2Hb7pBsVt

Green With Pride SGM Kevin Harvey's mother fastens his new rank during a promotion ceremony March 8 at the Manchester armory. The career redleg is operations sergeant major for the @197thFAB. https://t.co/tGQPBJDilW

Cups Of Joe NH Adjutant Gen. David Mikolaities meets with guardsmen at a “Camo and Coffee” event April 17 at the state military reservation in Concord. Mikolaities hosted the informal morning gathering to thank attendees for their continued hard work and dedicated service. https://t.co/bmEKBhDuyD

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Going The Distance A breast cancer diagnosis couldn’t prevent another tour-de-force performance by Master Sgt. Amber Martine. The @NHNationalGuard airman won the Norwegian Foot March, held April 12 in Concord, for the second-straight year. https://t.co/o2xB5eBnsf https://t.co/tzr11xBY66

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U.S. Army Soldiers of the Medical Detachment, or MEDDET, Garrison Support Command, Vermont Army National Guard, conduct a simulated casualty evacuation at Range 6-3 during Task Force Centennial Alliance 2026, Ethan Allen Firing Range, Jericho, Vt., April 22, 2026. U.S. Army Pfc. Sheila Watson, 181st Engineer Construction Company, Massachusetts Army National Guard, practices using a radio under the guidance of MEDDET’s experienced, non-commissioned officers. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Barb Pendl.

Vermont Guard Engineers Mark Century of Training During Centennial Alliance 2026

By Sgt. 1st Class Barbara Pendl, | May 4, 2026

ETHAN ALLEN FIRING RANGE, Vt. – Marking a century of military training and innovation, leaders of

Sgt. Rocco Carley, an Oregon Army National Guard recruiter with 2-162 Infantry Battalion, and Pfc. Christian Patino, also an infantryman 2-162, speak with a community member during the Wildfire Readiness Fair in Corvallis, Oregon, on May 2, 2026. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Cory Grogan.

Oregon Guard Supports Wildfire Preparedness

By Sgt. 1st Class Cory Grogan, | May 4, 2026

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Soldiers with the Oregon National Guard joined about 20 local, state and federal

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel K. Ayers, 145th Security Forces Squadron, or SFS, unit training manager, top, demonstrates the side-mount guard position on Master Sgt. Steven T. Johnson, 145th SFS instructor, bottom, at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Training Academy, Charlotte, N.C., May 2, 2026. The 145th SFS conducted ground combative training to sharpen close-quarter threat response and strengthen mental and physical readiness for high-stress situations. Photo by Senior Airman Zeno Kang.

North Carolina Guard Trains on Ground Combatives Techniques

By Senior Airman Zeno Kang, | May 4, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The North Carolina National Guard’s 145th Security Forces Squadron, or SFS,

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