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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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Sgt. 1st Class Michael Engel, Warrant Officer 1 Courtney Topper, Warrant Officer 1 Jacob Shumway, Warrant Officer 1 Alex G. Sama, chief of logistics for the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, and Maj. Edward K. John pose for a photo during a Department of War National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program engagement in Michigan, December 2024. The Michigan National Guard hosted two Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces representatives for a weeklong visit focused on logistics, facility management and sustainment operations, including engagements with the 246th Transportation Battalion and the Combined Support Maintenance Shop in Lansing. The exchange strengthened military-to-military cooperation and reinforced the growing partnership between Michigan and Sierra Leone. Photo by 1st Lt. Paige Bodine.
Michigan National Guard Hosts Sierra Leone to Strengthen New Partnership
By 2nd Lt. Paige Bodine, | Dec. 19, 2025
LANSING, Mich.— The partnership between the Michigan National Guard and Sierra Leone recently marked

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 303rd Cavalry Regiment, 96th Troop Command, Washington Army National Guard fill sand bags in Sedro Woolley, Wash., Dec. 11, 2025. More than 300 Washington National Guard members provided flood relief support to citizens in Skagit County since Dec. 10, 2025. Photo by Staff Sgt. Adeline Witherspoon.
National Guard Responds to Historic Flooding in Western Washington
By Joseph Siemandel, | Dec. 19, 2025
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – As rivers overtopped banks and levees failed across western Washington, the

Members of the Alaska Air and Army National Guard and the Department of Homeland Security, along with volunteers from the Salvation Army and the Alaska National Guard Child and Youth Program, hosted families from Kipnuk and Kwigillingok during Operation Santa Claus 2025 at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage, Alaska, on Dec. 14, 2025. Operation Santa Claus, a longstanding annual Alaska National Guard community outreach program, has provided gifts, toys, backpacks and books to children in remote Alaskan communities since 1956. The program partners with the Salvation Army and numerous volunteers to spread holiday cheer and continue its tradition of support. This year’s event supported families who were displaced following Typhoon Halong and provided an opportunity for continued engagement with impacted Western Alaska communities. Photo by Alejandro Peña.
Operation Santa Comes to Anchorage, Spreads Holiday Cheer for Western Alaskans
By Maj. David Bedard, | Dec. 19, 2025
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — For nearly 70 years, the Alaska National Guard has worked

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