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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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Lithuanian Vice Minister of Defense, Mr. Margiris Abukevičius, his advisor, Mr. Tadas Sakunas, Ms. Monika Koroliovienė, Defense Counselor, Embassy of Lithuania, visited the Pa. Guard’s Cyber Defense branch, led by Maj. Christine Pierce, Oct. 28 at Fort Indiantown Gap. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig.
Pennsylvania National Guard Strengthens Cyber Defense at Home and Abroad
By Staff Sgt. Amber Peck, | Nov. 14, 2025
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — The Pennsylvania National Guard is strengthening its cyber defense

A member of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) tosses a water rescue throw bag to a swimmer during swift water rescue training in Spokane, Wash., Sept. 28, 2025. The Washington National Guard, along with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Department, hosted the Malaysian search and rescue unit for a week-long domestic response workshop. The workshop was coordinated through the State Partnership Program and was the first civilian-to-civilian engagement held in Washington state. Photo by Staff Sgt. Adeline Witherspoon
Washington Guard Hosts Disaster Response Training with Malaysian Partners
By Staff Sgt. Adeline Witherspoon, | Nov. 14, 2025
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Washington National Guard hosted Malaysia's Special Malaysia Disaster

Firefighters from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing deploy firefighting foam at a petroleum recycling facility near the impact of a fatal civilian airplane crash in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 4, 2025. Eight Airmen arrived within minutes of the collision to begin extinguishing the flames. Photo Master Sgt. Kyle Miller
Kentucky National Guard Responds to Fatal Civilian Plane Crash
By Dale Greer, | Nov. 13, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Firefighters from the Kentucky Air National Guard were among hundreds of emergency

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