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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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The 39th Army Band's jazz ensemble performs a concert in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence at the National Palace in San Salvador, El Salvador, on Jan. 31, 2026. Photo by Sgt. Nicole Blake.
New Hampshire Guard Celebrates America 250, Strengthens Partnership
By Sgt. Nicole Blake, | Feb. 9, 2026
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – From snowbanks to sunburns, the 39th Army Band touched down in tropical

Maryland Air National Guard Lt. Col. Bob DeLuca, flight commander for the 175th Cyberspace Operations Squadron; Capt. James Bradford with the 276th Cyberspace Operations Squadron; and a member of the Estonian Defence Force speak with Maryland Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Martin Bartkowski, 275th Operations Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, while they participate in Crossed Swords 25 in Tallinn, Estonia, Nov. 3, 2025. The exercise hosted 240 participants from about 45 countries and participants shared tactics and procedures to contribute toward a cohesive collective-defense strategy. Courtesy photo.
Maryland Guard Participates in Crossed Swords 25 with Estonian Partners
By Senior Airman Sarah Hoover, | Feb. 9, 2026
TALLINN, Estonia – The Maryland National Guard participated in Crossed Swords, a comprehensive cyber

U.S. Army Specialist Elija Kirkland, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery Regiment battery cannon crew member conducts drone operations during Exercise Northern Strike. Courtesy photo.
Michigan’s NADWC Designated as National Range for Deep Uncrewed Aerial Systems Training
By Michael Kroll, | Feb. 6, 2026
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center, or NADWC, was designated by the

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