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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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Don't Tread On Me Senior Airman Recep Dereli, an aircraft hydraulics journeyman with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, checks the tire pressure of a KC-46 Pegasus during an operational readiness exercise Feb. 6 at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington. https://t.co/7ylYqXLKfL

Catching Her Breath Airman 1st Class Will Emerling, equipment technician for 133rd Aerial Refueling Squadron, tests oxygen & helmet communications for Tech. Sgt. Amy James, boom operator for 64th Air Refueling Squadron, at Pease ANGB on Feb. 6. https://t.co/20CXsszgb8

Exponentially Better A new, $16 million small arms range at Pease Air National Guard Base will enhance readiness, boost training efficiency and modernize weapons qualification for airmen assigned to 157th Air Refueling Wing . https://t.co/tp162qRwbB https://t.co/d8UfKAegWo

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Soldiers of the 120th Regional Support Group, Maine Army National Guard, make final preparations at the armory in Sanford, Maine, before beginning their convoy to Rhode Island, Feb. 26, 2026. The Maine National Guard mobilized to assist in Rhode Island following a significant winter storm that brought heavy snowfall and widespread impacts to the region. The primary mission will be to haul snow from critical infrastructure areas, roadways and public spaces and help Rhode Island agencies expedite recovery efforts and restore normal operations throughout the city of Providence. Photo by Lt. Col. Margaret St. Pierre.

Maine Guard Mobilizes to Support Rhode Island Blizzard Response

By Lt. Col. Margaret St. Pierre, | Feb. 26, 2026

AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine National Guard mobilized Feb. 26 to assist in the state of Rhode Island

The Agile Cyber Training Environment, or ACTE, is a self-contained, portable cyber training and development platform, invented by U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Taylor Gow on Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. With the core capabilities to test, train and develop, the ACTE provides hands-on training environments anywhere, anytime, and was accepted into the Department of the Air Force Spark Tank 2026 competition. Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Taylor Gow.

Massachusetts Guardsman Invents Portable Cyber Training, Development Platform

By Senior Airman Julia Ahaesy, | Feb. 26, 2026

OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. – Senior Master Sgt. Taylor Gow saw a gap in cyber readiness and

The West Virginia National Guard welcomed the Qatar Armed Forces Military Police Forces commander and senior leaders during a tour of Scouting America facilities at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, West Virginia, on Feb. 13, 2026. The tour was a part of an ongoing effort to strengthen international partnerships and to prepare for the Scouting America National Jamboree scheduled for this summer. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ariana Shuemake.

West Virginia Guard, Qatar Strengthen Security Ties for Scout Event

By Sgt. 1st Class Ariana Shuemake, | Feb. 26, 2026

GLEN JEAN, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard welcomed the Qatar Armed Forces Military Police

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