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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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RT @KellyAyotte: Happy Veterans Day! Today, we honor all the brave men and women who served our nation in the United States Armed Forces.…

Magnificent 7 Three sergeants, three specialists & a PFC from @NHNationalGuard graduated from a 10-day air assault course at Camp Edwards, Joint Base Cape Cod on Sept. 19 https://t.co/iz3osqpH9v

Rare Bird Sighting A B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing makes a pit stop at Pease Air National Guard Base, Sept. 20. Based at Whiteman AFB in Missouri, the stealth bomber landed for a "hot-pit" refuel after a flyover for a Norwich Academy football game. https://t.co/gz97uPsDlB

Gray Matters About 150 veterans gather for a group photo during the 16th annual New Hampshire Army National Guard Retiree Luncheon at Joint Force Headquarters in Concord. https://t.co/zd8KdYKQix

These Two Master Sgts. Angel Cardona & Joshua Dempsey of the 157th Security Forces Squadron, NHANG, were coined by the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates in July for "outstanding leadership" during the Israel and Iran conflict. https://t.co/jIKr4esMa3

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Airmen of the 102nd Intelligence Wing board a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Formosa Guardian on Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, Aug. 22, 2025. During Exercise Formosa Guardian, the Inspector General team evaluated the 102nd Intelligence Wing’s ability to mobilize and employ expeditionary forces, perform mission essential tasks, and support functions across the employment and sustainment phases. Photo by Senior Airman Julia Ahaesy.

Massachusetts Air Guard’s 102nd Intelligence Wing Tests Readiness During Exercise Formosa Guardian

By Senior Airman Julia Ahaesy, | Nov. 17, 2025

OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. - The 102nd Intelligence Wing concluded Exercise Formosa

U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung, Brigadier General Trenton Gibson, Adjutant General of the Montana National Guard, Deputy Minister of Defense Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Secretary of Defense of Sri Lanka Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) sign a Memorandum of Understanding in Colombo formalizing the U.S.–Sri Lanka defense partnership under the Department of War’s State Partnership Program on November 14, 2025. The agreement strengthens cooperation in defense, disaster response, and regional security. Courtesy photo.

Montana Guard, Sri Lanka Armed Forces Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Partnership

By | Nov. 17, 2025

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The United States and Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, or

Members of the 171st Air Refueling Wing are welcomed home from deployment by family and friends Oct. 26, 2025, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. More than 120 Airmen returned after a 150-day deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Zoe M. Wockenfuss.

Pennsylvania Air Guard’s 171st Airmen Home from Operation Spartan Shield

By Tech. Sgt. Kyle Brooks, | Nov. 17, 2025

CORAOPOLIS, Pa. — Cheers, hugs and tears of joy filled the air at the 171st Air Refueling Wing as

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