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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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Comparing Notes A sliver of the 39th Army Band celebrated 250 years of independence with a moonlit performance on the island nation of Cabo Verde. https://t.co/kXRp9cJDRA https://t.co/Iwvq0EtePr

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Red, White & Blues 39th Army Band performed at the Hampton Beach Seashell on July 3. The @NHNationalGuard ensemble played a variety of music to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's independence. https://t.co/pZ3iCRjYbG

Run For The Ages We salute our state partners Cabo Verde and its national soccer team, @fcfcomunica, for an incredible performance in the @FIFAWorldCup. The Blue Sharks battled three world champions to a draw before losing tonight in extra time to @AFASeleccionEN 3-2. https://t.co/6VGo1S5rLN

Dream Team During an NCO development exchange with state partner Cabo Verde last week, @NHNationalGuard contingent received honorary soccer jerseys representing the national team, which has defied all odds by making the round of 32 in the @FIFAWorldCup. https://t.co/lrW1S39b5H

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California Air National Guard personnel assigned to the 146th Airlift Wing load a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System, or MAFFS, into a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California, July 9, 2026. The 146th Airlift Wing was activated in coordination with the National Interagency Fire Center, the U.S. Forest Service and the Air Expeditionary Group under a new Aerial Quick Strike request for assistance, which positioned two MAFFS-equipped C-130J aircraft to support initial aerial firefighting operations and relocate as mission requirements dictated. Photo by Master Sgt. Nicholas Carzis.

California Air Guard Supports Wildfire Response

By Tech. Sgt. Albert Valladares, | July 14, 2026

BOISE, Idaho – Two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System, or MAFFS, equipped aircraft assigned to

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Adams, performs an eye exam during the Green River Area Wellness Innovative Readiness Training, or IRT, mission, June 17, 2026. IRT missions provide key medical, dental and optometry services to underserved communities who may not be able to access care otherwise. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Kelvin McConnell.

West Virginia Guardsmen Provide Care Through Readiness Training

By Tech. Sgt. Kelvin McConnell, | July 14, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia National Guard Airmen from the 130th Airlift Wing’s Medical Group

Airman Basic Giselle Aguilar-Garrido, Airman 1st Class Arturo Peña and Tech. Sgt. Jaime Flores, all with the 188th Security Forces Squadron at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, have been chosen for a deployment to Guatemala in August because of their Spanish language fluency. The mission is part of the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program that has paired Arkansas and Guatemala since 2002. In Guatemala, the Airmen will train alongside local forces on crowd management, hazard mitigation and critical infrastructure protection. Their bilingual abilities are expected to make the training more effective and build stronger personal connections. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Patricia Teare.

Arkansas Guardsmen Strengthen Partnership With Guatemala Mission

By Maj. Jennifer Gerhardt, | July 14, 2026

EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. – Three Arkansas Air National Guard Security Forces Airmen will

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