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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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On Cue The 39th Army Band, joined by high school musicians from across the state, played a free Veterans Day concert at Chubb Theatre in Concord on Nov. 9. The performance, which has become a yearly staple for the @NHNationalGuard ensemble, drew a near capacity crowd. https://t.co/01LrFf6UuR

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic shooting today of two of our fellow National Guardsmen from West Virginia,” said NH Adjutant Gen. David Mikolaities. “Our hearts are with their families and fellow service members as we pray for their full recovery.” https://t.co/XkY4lLGCPy

Training Aid CW4 Luke Koladish uses a Chuck Norris figurine to demonstrate the hoist capabilities of a Black Hawk for @BostonMagazine scribe Catherine Elton, who's writing a story about the Dec. 19, 2024 rescue of Patrick Bittman on Little Haystack Mountain in Franconia Range. https://t.co/Z7zN7qjjCm

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Gone Too Soon @NHNationalGuard suffered a tragic loss earlier this month. Sgt. James Smith, a traditional artilleryman with the @197thFAB, died unexpectedly Nov. 8. He was 26. https://t.co/6gqEyoQxZx https://t.co/Xf8c6vknuN

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Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers with the Marietta-based 201st Regional Support Group simulate Incident Site Operations during Vigilant Guard 26-1 at Pelham Range Complex, Anniston, Alabama, Dec. 3, 2025. The Georgia Department of Defense conducts Vigilant Guard 26-1 to improve National Homeland Defense Readiness. Photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Norred.

Georgia Army Guard Participates in Vigilant Guard Exercise

By Sgt. Thomas Norris, | Dec. 5, 2025

ANNISTON, Ala. – Members of the 201st Regional Support Group’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological,

Master Sgt. Geoff Cerrone, a loadmaster assigned to the 139th Airlift Squadron, part of the 109th Airlift Wing, prepares a LC-130 Hercules for departure at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The 109th Airlift Wing flies the only ski-equipped LC-130s in the world and supports the National Science Foundation research efforts in Antarctica every year. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Enders.

New York Air Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing Annual Antarctic Support Mission Underway

By | Dec. 5, 2025

SCOTIA, N.Y. — The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing kicked off its 38th year of

New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Michel Natali, assistant adjutant general, Army, and Command Sgt. Maj. Leylan Jones, salute after the placing a wreath from the White House during the annual wreath laying ceremony marking the birthday of President Martin Van Buren in Kinderhook, New York, on Dec. 5, 2025. Natali presented a wreath from President Donald Trump at the annual ceremony held at Van Buren’s gravesite in Kinderhook Reformed Cemetery. Photo by Stephanie Butler.

New York Army Guard Honors Martin Van Buren, Nation's 8th President

By Eric Durr, | Dec. 5, 2025

KINDERHOOK, N.Y. – New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Michel Natali paid tribute to the nation’s

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