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U.S. Army Major General David Mikolaities, The Adjutant General, New Hampshire, passes guideon to incoming Assistant Adjutant General, Brigadier General Brian Jusseaume during a change of command ceremony at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., June 7, 2026. Prior to his accepted role as ATAG, Jusseaume held a position as the Director of Joint Staff for the New Hampshire National Guard. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. April S. Jackson)

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.

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.

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 family of Brig. Gen. Brian Jusseaume pins on his stars during his promotion ceremony June 7 at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington. Jusseaume succeeded Brig. Gen. Bill Davis as the commander of the New Hampshire Air National Guard. Photo by Tech. Sgt. April Jackson, 157th ARW Public Affairs.

Next General Up

By Master Sgt. Charles Johnston | June 10, 2026

The New Hampshire Air National Guard has a new commander after a change of command ceremony June 7 at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington. Hundreds of troops and civilian guests filled a base hangar for the promotion of Brig. Gen. Brian Jusseaume and his assumption of command against the backdrop of a KC-46A Pegasus.

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Looking Forward

By NHNG Public Affairs | June 6, 2026

For the second time in six years, New Hampshire Army National Guard’s mountain infantry company is deploying to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

New Hampshire National Guard members, Cabo Verde Armed Forces Medical Unit members and medical professionals from the Ministry of Health pose for a group photo in front of a C-12 Huron multipurpose aircraft assigned to the Cabo Verde Coast Guard Air Squadron in Praia, Cabo Verde, May 22, 2026. The aeromedical knowledge exchange strengthened professional relationships and improved shared understanding of patient movement planning in a geographically dispersed island environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Elliot Boutin)

Building Trust Through Shared Expertise

By SSgt Elliot Boutin | May 29, 2026

A joint New Hampshire National Guard medical team conducted an aeromedical exchange with its state partners in Praia, Cabo Verde from May 20 to 22.

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Breaking Bad 12th Civil Support Team, Pease & Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Fire Departments conduct a joint response exercise Aug. 26 at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington. The training focused on illicit labs. https://t.co/bjjN1h6lo3

Not Everybody Rides In An Ambulance https://t.co/yQkad2Wuno

Kind Gesture @KellyAyotte visits airmen from the @157ARW during a welcome-home barbecue Aug. 25 at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington. The governor stopped by to thank them for their service in support of Operation Epic Fury. https://t.co/CrGjo7TxS0

Battle Buds Brig. Gen. Erik Fessenden and Col. Douglas Fortier, who served side by side in their last assignments with the @NHNationalGuard, retired during August drill. https://t.co/yKumpawQrJ

Raising Their Standard 200 civil engineers from @AirNatlGuard wings across New England, including @157ARW, honed basic combat skills during Patriot Forge II, a week-long field exercise Aug. 10 to 15 at @DevensFort. https://t.co/pq3GTYL2in

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An Airman assigned to the 179th Medical Group performs a vision examination on a young patient during GuardCare 2026 at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Heritage Hall in Athens, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2026. GuardCare brought together military medical professionals and state and local health agencies to provide no-cost vision, dental and medical services to residents of Athens County. Photo by Staff Sgt. Colin Simpson.

Ohio Guard Boosts Medical Skills While Providing No-Cost Care

By Airman 1st Class Josh Kaeser, | Aug. 31, 2026

ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio National Guard medical personnel joined state and community partners to provide

U.S. Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, complete infrastructure projects during a deployment for training at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, Aug. 15-29, 2026. The deployment for training provided Airmen hands-on training in their respective civil engineer career fields while working alongside members of the Royal Canadian Air Force to complete projects supporting 4 Wing personnel and their families. The annual exchange strengthens interoperability, readiness and the partnership between the two nations. Photo by Master Sgt. Mercedee Wilds.

Idaho Guard Strengthens Engineering Skills in Canada

By Master Sgt. Mercedee Wilds, | Aug. 31, 2026

COLD LAKE, Alberta – Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Civil Engineer Squadron

From left, Chris Debrum, director of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Office of National Security; Maj. Gen. Craig Strong, adjutant general of the Nebraska National Guard; and Brig. Gen. Karin Watson, adjutant general of the Guam National Guard, display the newly signed Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program agreements in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Aug. 25, 2026. The tri-lateral agreement expands the State Partnership Program in Oceania, focusing on interoperability, disaster response and mutual security. Photo by Staff Sgt. Gauret Stearns.

Guam, Nebraska Guard Form Tri-Lateral Partnership with Republic of the Marshall Islands

By Kevin Hynes, | Aug. 31, 2026

MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands – In a significant step toward bolstering security and

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