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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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Singing Their Praises The @39thArmyBand Veterans Day concert, now in its fourth year at Chubb Theater in Concord, has taken on special meaning for the performers, a fine blend of @NHNationalGuard & high school musicians. https://t.co/OGAHcD6mDO

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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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, as well as distinguished guests, other elected officials and local civic leaders, attended a historical ceremony at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Knoxville, Tennessee, Dec. 7, 2025. The ceremony was held to announce the decision to home the KC-46A Pegasus at the 134th Air Refueling Wing. The next-generation aircraft provides a significant increase in global reach, readiness and resilience. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Cassandra Johnson.

134th Air Refueling Wing Welcomes KC-46A Pegasus in Ceremony

By Staff Sgt. Brandon Keys, | Dec. 8, 2025

MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. – After more than six decades, a new military aircraft

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew P. Beevers and Maj. Gen. Javier Sandoval Duenas, deputy chief of military doctrine of the National Defense Joint Headquarters Staff, or EMCDN, sign a letter of intent formalizing the agreement for Mexico to join the Department of War National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program with the California National Guard. The State Partnership Program is a program designed to build partner capacity through shared training and interoperability. Photo by Capt. Jonathan Beck.

California Guard Enters State Partnership Program with Mexico's Secretariat of National Defense

By California National Guard | Dec. 8, 2025

MEXICO CITY – The California National Guard and Mexico’s Secretariat of National Defense (Secretaría

Indiana National Guard soldiers with 113th Engineer Battalion, based in Gary, Indiana, and assigned to Joint Task Force – District of Columbia, during a departure ceremony in Franklin, Indiana, Dec. 5, 2025. Hoosier Guard members on this mission will assist the local and federal law enforcement partners with community safety patrols, traffic control posts and crowd flow support. Photo by Staff Sgt. Hector Tinoco.

Indiana National Guard Soldiers Arrive in DC

By Master Sgt. Jeff Lowry, | Dec. 8, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS – Approximately 300 Indiana National Guard Soldiers arrived in Washington Dec. 6 to

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