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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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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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Back On Solid Ground Airmen from the @157ARW, who deployed in February to @CENTCOM AOR in support of Operation Epic Fury, returned to home station this weekend. As part of the total force, the New Hampshire Air National Guard continues to support operations around the globe. https://t.co/BRE6oi6CJs

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A UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the 2-211th Aviation Battalion air lifts a dinosaur fossil in southern Utah, June 13, 2026. The Utah National Guard trains on aerial hoist missions to maintain the proficiency needed to operate in areas inaccessible by traditional means. This capability supports search and rescue and disaster response efforts, while also enabling Innovative Readiness Training, or IRT, missions that provide essential services to communities and strengthen military readiness. Regular training ensures aircrews and ground personnel remain ready whenever they are called upon. Photo by Staff Sgt. Alejandro Lucero.

Utah, Nevada National Guard Aviators Help Airlift Dinosaur Fossils

By Staff Sgt. Alejandro Lucero, | June 30, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah and Nevada National Guard aviators helped airlift multiple rock-encased

U.S. Army Soldiers participating in the Pennsylvania National Guard State Combatives Program's Basic Combatives Course demonstrate close-quarters combat techniques during the course's culminating training event at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, June 26, 2026. Throughout the 40-hour course, Soldiers developed foundational hand-to-hand combat skills through realistic, hands-on training. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith.

Pennsylvania, Connecticut Guardsmen Sharpen Close-Combat Skills

By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith, | June 29, 2026

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – About 30 Soldiers from the Pennsylvania and Connecticut Army National

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 123rd Airlift Wing, Kentucky Air National Guard, flies over Karup Air Base, Denmark, June 2, 2026. The 123rd AW is providing tactical airlift support to NATO Allies throughout the month of June in support of Ramstein Flag 2026, an Allied Air Command large-scale, air-focused, multi-location and joint operating area exercise with 18 participating nations and more than 200 aircraft. Photo by Master Sgt. Joshua Horton.

Airmen Reflect on Ramstein Flag 2026: ‘We’re Here, We’re Capable, We’re Ready’

By Master Sgt. Erich Smith, | June 29, 2026

KARUP AIR BASE, Denmark – Air Force Master Sgt. Alexander Klosterman had a brief break from his

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