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Spc. Ethan Moorhouse, human resources specialist with 54th Troop Command, New Hampshire Army National Guard, poses for a photo at his workstation at the Edward Cross Training Complex in Pembroke, N.H. Moorhouse, known by his section as "Powerhouse" was responsible for the successful processing of 1,418 Customer Relationship Management cases across the National Guard in 2023.

March 28, 2024

He's on another level

CONCORD, N.H. — On paper, Spc. Ethan Moorhouse may still be a part-time fuel handler, but it's his customer service skills that are making a difference for the New Hampshire Army National Guard. Since taking on a full-time personnel position in 54th Troop Command, Moorhouse has been the driving force behind the brigade’s S1 team. Recently, it was recognized by the U.S. Army for processing 1,418 customer management cases last year, the most in the National Guard, under the new integrated personnel and pay system, known as IPPS-A.

Controllers and airport employees stand in front of the Pease Tower

March 13, 2024

157th ARW Earns Air Traffic Control Facility of the Year

PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. — The Airmen and civilian partners of the 260th Air Traffic Control Squadron earned the 2023 D. Ray Hardin Air Traffic Control Facility of The Year award for demonstrating superior ATC capabilities through seamless operations while ensuring safety and efficiency.

From left, Maj. Luke Huebener and 1st Lt. Taylor DiRocco of the 157th Air Refueling Wing pilot a KC-46 Pegasus from Pease Air National Guard Base to El Salvador on Feb. 16, 2024, for a State Partnership Program visit.

Feb. 23, 2024

157th Air Refueling Wing KC-46 performs at El Salvador air show

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — A six-person aircrew from the 157th Air Refueling Wing treated thousands of spectators to KC-46 Pegasus flyovers this weekend at the Ilopango Air Show in El Salvador. The aerial passes were in conjunction with a New Hampshire National Guard-El Salvador state partnership visit that included a senior leadership meeting, donation of personal protective equipment, Humvee mechanic exchange and performances by the 39th Army Band.

1st Sgt. Gregg Chapman, vocalist and senior enlisted advisor for the 39th Army Band, 54th Troop Command, New Hampshire Army National Guard, amps up the crowd during the band's opening cover of “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon at the Ilopango Air Show in El Salvador on Feb. 18, 2024.

Feb. 23, 2024

Guns N' Who?

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — For the fourth time since 2019, the 39th Army Band returned to El Salvador to perform for thousands of spectators at the Ilopango Air Show in El Salvador on Feb. 17 and 18. The largest, annual aviation and aerobatic exhibition in Latin America has become a highly anticipated venue for the New Hampshire Army National Guard’s traveling company of soldier-musicians. And their popularity among locals has continued to soar.

Spc. Olivia Palmiter, international support specialist with Joint Force Headquarters, New Hampshire Army National Guard, helps load donated books into a cargo van Jan. 17, 2024, at Bow High School, New Hampshire.

Jan. 22, 2024

Transatlantic connection

BOW, N.H. — An exchange program backed by the New Hampshire National Guard continues to evolve between high schools in Bow and Cabo Verde. Guardsmen collected 33 boxes of donated books from the Bow campus Jan. 17--a sizeable gift that could be delivered as early as next month to Pedro Gomes High School in Achada Santo Antonio, Cabo Verde.

An Airman holds his hiking backpack in the woods.

Jan. 3, 2024

New Hampshire Airman Conquers the Appalachian Trail

PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. — From March to October, Tech. Sgt. Alan Dwyer hiked the 2,200 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Baxter State Park, Maine, through 14 states along the east coast before finishing an achievement of a lifetime.

The youngest member of the New Hampshire National Guard, Airman 1st Class Keegan Werner of the 157th Air Refueling Wing, joins NH Adjutant Gen. David Mikolaities and the oldest member, Army Col. James Kelly of Joint Force Headquarters, for a birthday cake-cutting ceremony Dec. 13, 2023, at the Edward Cross Training Complex in Pembroke, N.H.

Dec. 14, 2023

All about the people

PEMBROKE, N.H. — The New Hampshire National Guard held its 387th birthday celebration and annual awards ceremony Dec. 13 at the Edward Cross Training Complex in Pembroke. The youngest and oldest guardsmen in attendance, Airman 1st Class Keegan Werner of the 157th Air Refueling Wing and Col. James Kelly of Joint Force Headquarters, joined NH Adjutant Gen. David Mikolaities for a traditional cake cutting.

From right, Sgt. Audrey Monroe, a crew chief with A Company, 1-169th Aviation, New Hampshire Army National Guard, joins Christine McManus and volunteers from the State Employees’ Association of N.H. on the flight line with a Black Hawk helicopter loaded with donated Christmas gifts Dec. 12, 2023, at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Concord.

Dec. 12, 2023

The Christmas they deserve

CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire National Guardsmen helped deliver donated Christmas gifts to families in need via vans, military trucks and a Black Hawk helicopter Dec. 12 from the state military reservation in Concord. The charitable endeavor was in partnership with the State Employees’ Association of New Hampshire and Operation Santa Claus, a program in its 63rd season.

An honor guard from the New Hampshire Army National Guard escorted the body of Staff Sgt. Tanner Grone during an honorable transfer Nov. 22, 2023, at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Concord, N.H.

Nov. 24, 2023

Body of Army Staff Sgt. killed in Mediterranean helicopter crash returns to NH

CONCORD, N.H. — An honor guard from the New Hampshire Army National Guard escorted the body of Staff Sgt. Tanner Grone during an honorable transfer Nov. 22, 2023, at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Concord, N.H. Grone, a U.S. Special Operations aviation soldier, died earlier this month during a training exercise in the Mediterranean. A funeral is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 25, in his hometown of Gorham. The service will be held at the middle high school. It begins at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. Grone was 25 years old.

Emblem of the 39th Army Band

Nov. 16, 2023

39th Army Band performs Veterans Day concert

CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Army National Guard's 39th Army Band returned to the Chubb Theatre in Concord on Nov. 10 for a memorable Veterans Day concert. They were joined by 35 high school musicians from across the state and guest conductor Jared Staub from Plymouth State University.

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