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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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“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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Gone Too Soon @NHNationalGuard suffered a tragic loss earlier this month. Sgt. James Smith, a traditional artilleryman with the @197thFAB, died unexpectedly Nov. 8. He was 26. https://t.co/6gqEyoQxZx https://t.co/Xf8c6vknuN

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Utah National Guard Airmen perform medical evacuation training at the state-of-the-art Medical Simulation Training Center at Camp Williams, Utah. Maj. Aaron Roberts, Deputy Commander of the 97th Troop Command, spearheaded the multi-year project to bring a MSTC to the Beehive State. Photo by Keith Garner.

Utah Guard Opens Medical Simulation Training Center at Camp Williams

By Sgt. 1st Class Tim Beery, | Dec. 4, 2025

CAMP WILLIAMS, Utah – The Utah Army National Guard is rapidly evolving in the field of combat

Louisiana National Guard Soldiers stage Humvees for traffic and security control operations during an assignment in the New Orleans’ French Quarter on Nov. 29, 2025. The Louisiana National Guard assisted the Louisiana State Police and New Orleans Police Department in ensuring the safety and security of visitors to New Orleans during the Bayou Classic. Photo by Garrett Dipuma.

Louisiana Guard Supports State Police During Bayou Classic

By Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Stevens, | Dec. 3, 2025

NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard assigned Soldiers from the 61st Troop Command,

New York Army National Guard Maj. Jonathan Mattingly helps lift a donated Christmas tree from FedEx employee Mark Burby during the loadout of 150 trees at Ellms Family Farm in Ballston Spa, N.Y., Dec.1, 2025. The tree loadout was part of the annual volunteer effort by individuals to support Trees for Troops. Photo by Richard Goldenberg.

New York Guard Volunteers Give Lift to Trees for Troops

By Richard Goldenberg, | Dec. 2, 2025

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. – Seven New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen joined local veterans in

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