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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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Virtual Alliances At center, Gen. Thomas Carden, vice chief @USNationalGuard, gathers with @NHNationalGuard state partners @FUERZARMADASV & Cabo Verde earlier this month during the Region 1 Cyber Yankee exercise at Camp Nett, @CTNationalGuard. https://t.co/QunM0YnUZn

No One Has Greater Love Than This The State Veterans Cemetery cordially invites you & your family to attend the state Memorial Day ceremony Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m. The annual community observance will be held at 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen. https://t.co/ji0veLkXpe

Greater Love Has No One Than This The State Veterans Cemetery cordially invites you & your family to attend the state Memorial Day ceremony Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m. The annual community observance will be held at 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen. https://t.co/rwCOllW2Nq

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Getting In Their Reps @NHNationalGuard hosted an orientation flight for legislators May 19 in Concord. The outreach is part of an ongoing effort to build strong relationships with state & local leaders, ensuring they understand the Guard’s role & value in peacetime & crisis. https://t.co/qTTTFrD9WJ

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Soldiers from the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Texas Army National Guard, conduct a basket lift with a role player and canine during the 2026 Search and Rescue Exercise in the San Antonio area May 18-21. The 36th Combat Aviation Brigade plays a critical role in disaster response exercises by providing rapid aerial response, personnel transport and coordinated aviation support alongside civilian agencies, strengthening interagency partnerships essential to lifesaving operations. Photo by Capt. Jasmine Mathews.

Texas Guard Strengthens Search, Rescue Readiness

By Capt. Jasmine Mathews, | May 29, 2026

SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Military Department participated in the 2026 Search and Rescue Exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing takes off for a training flight during Checkered Flag 26-2 and the Weapons System Evaluation Program-East at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 29, 2026. Tyndall’s location adjacent to the Gulf Range Complex makes it one of the few installations in the United States capable of supporting large-scale air combat training, building the aircrew proficiency and readiness required for critical 4th- and 5th-generation fighter integration and live-fire exercises. Photo by Master Sgt. Kregg York.

Ohio Air Guard Enhances Combat Airpower at Checkered Flag

By Master Sgt. Kregg York, | May 29, 2026

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – In a contested environment, air superiority depends on more than

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing conduct rappel operations during an Air Combat Command Combat Readiness Inspection at Fort Drum, New York, May 14, 2026. Combat Readiness Inspections are designed to assess a unit’s ability to quickly mobilize, deploy and carry out mission-essential tasks in challenging and contested environments. Photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan.

New York Air Guard Conducts Combat Readiness Exercise

By Tech. Sgt. Sean Madden and Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson, | May 29, 2026

FRANCIS S. GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. – More than 1,000 Airmen assigned to the 106th

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