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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.

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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Master Sgt. Amber Martine is all smiles after crossing the finish line of a Norwegian Foot March hosted by the New Hampshire National Guard on April 12, 2026, in Concord, New Hampshire. The Security Forces Airman bested 84 competitors to win the 18.6-mile event for the second-straight year, with a winning time of 3:06:51. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles Johnston.

Going the Distance

By Master Sgt. Charles Johnston | April 16, 2026

A breast cancer diagnosis couldn’t prevent another tour-de-force performance by Master Sgt. Amber Martine at the Norwegian Foot March on April 12 in Concord. The New Hampshire National Guard airman outclassed 84 competitors to win the race for the second-straight year.

From left, Master Sgt. Tecson Chua, Master Sgt. Frank Perry and Lt. Col. Walter Hale, members of the 157th Air Refueling Wing safety team, pose for a group photo at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, March 13, 2026. These specialists provide safety program operations in flight, occupational and weapons safety and ensure lower risk factors for personnel and aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. April Jackson)

157th Air Refueling Wing integrated safety programs safeguard Airmen and Mission

By | March 31, 2026

PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. – A maintainer walks the length of a KC-46A Pegasus, running

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.

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Kind Of Leader You Want Maj. Joel Loranger, @157ARW, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal on May 2 for distinguished service while deployed to Iraq. He led security forces through a series of enemy aerial attacks during a six-month tour. https://t.co/xALA1ZIAI2 https://t.co/dBlQrLDlt5

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A Soldier competing in the Region V Best Warrior Competition rappels from a training tower at Camp Beauregard in Pineville, Louisiana, May 4, 2026. The four-day competition tested Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska and Texas in a series of physically and mentally demanding events designed to evaluate military proficiency, leadership and readiness. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Scott Longstreet.

Louisiana Guard Hosts Region V Best Warrior Competition

By Sgt. 1st Class Scott Longstreet, | May 15, 2026

PINEVILLE, La. – Twelve Soldiers and noncommissioned officers representing Arkansas, Kansas,

A Swedish Armed Forces service member, left, speaks with a New York Army National Guard Soldier with Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, during exercise Northern Lights 26, April 28, 2026, in Habo-Tibble, Sweden. Northern Lights 26, also known as Aurora 26 in Sweden, is a multinational exercise involving 18,000 soldiers from 13 countries aimed at strengthening defense capabilities and enhancing interoperability with international allies. Photo by Master Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.

New York Guard, Sweden Strengthen Partnership at Exercise Northern Lights

By Master Sgt. Warren Wright, | May 15, 2026

KUNGSÄNGEN, Sweden – Eighty New York Army National Guard Soldiers spent their annual training

Illicit drugs and weapons sit on display after seizure by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Butts County Sheriff’s Office in March 2026. The Georgia National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, which supports state, local and federal law enforcement agencies in the detection, interdiction and disruption of drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations, played a crucial behind the scenes role in the investigation. Portions of this photo have been altered for security purposes. Courtesy photo.

Georgia National Guard Counterdrug Task Force Assists Investigation That Seized 13-Plus Kilograms of Illegal Drugs

By Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy, | May 15, 2026

ARLINGTON, Va. – Members of the Georgia National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force assisted the Georgia

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