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The NHARNG's 39th Army Band performs at Concord High School on Nov. 12, 2021.

Jan. 3, 2022

Your NH Guard Podcast - 7: 39th Army Band

MANCHESTER, N.H. — This podcast episode of Your NH Guard features Warrant Officer Franklin Montenegro and Sgt. 1st Class David Selmer of the 39th Army Band. They discuss the evolution of the unit, upcoming concerts, and what it takes to become a member. The band is back to performing live concerts after a 645-day hiatus since the start of the pandemic.

From left, Kiana Delviscovo and Heather Taylor of the NHARNG wellness division pose in the Your NH Guard podcast studio Dec. 14, 2021, in Concord, N.H.

Dec. 20, 2021

Your NH Guard Podcast - 6: Wellness Services

CONCORD, N.H. — This podcast episode of Your NH Guard features Kiana Delviscovo and Heather Taylor of the NHARNG wellness division. They discuss their free program and how it can help guardsmen achieve health and fitness goals.

From left, Tech. Sgt. Sean Wood and Staff Sgt. Christopher Wood, vehicle maintainers with the 157th Air Refueling Wing, pose in their flight maintenance facility Dec. 15, 2021, at Pease Air National Guard Base.

Dec. 18, 2021

Different, But The Same

PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. — Tech. Sgt. Sean Wood and fraternal twin Staff Sgt. Chris Wood, his younger brother by 30 seconds, had no idea December 18 was a special day for them. Then again, National Twin Day has only been observed since 2019.

Airmen from the 157th Air Refueling Wing offloaded a truck-load of presents at the Department of Health and Human Services Dec. 13, 2021 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Dec. 16, 2021

New Hampshire Guard delivers for Operation Santa Claus

CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire National Guard members and volunteers from the State Employees Association transported truckloads of presents to the Department of Health and Human Services district offices in Concord during Operation Santa Claus on Dec. 13.

From left, 1st Sgt. Matthew Lovgren and Sgt. 1st Class Alex Thurston, NHARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion, discuss the state's new Soldier Training and Education Program (1st STEP) in Concord, New Hampshire, Nov. 30, 2021.

Dec. 7, 2021

Your NH Guard Podcast - 5: 1st STEP Program

CONCORD, N.H. — This episode of Your NH Guard features 1st Sgt. Matthew Lovgren and Sgt. 1st Class Alex Thurston of NHARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion. They discuss the state's novel Soldier Training and Education Program (1st STEP), and how it sets new soldiers up for success. Podcasts available at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS).

The 2021 New Hampshire National Guard Marathon Team poses at University of Nebraska's Ed Weir Stadium following their May 2 Lincoln Marathon finish.

Dec. 2, 2021

Your NH Guard Podcast - 4: Marathon Team

CONCORD, N.H. — On this episode of Your NH Guard, 1st Sgt. "Fast Eddie" Clements, NHNG marathon team coordinator and four-time All Guard athlete, discusses his running journey and lofty goals for the state squad.

Teams of New Hampshire National Guardsmen, including one from the 157th Air Refueling Wing, competed at the 50th Winston P. Wilson marksmanship championships from Aug. 27 through Sept. 3 in North Little Rock, Ark. From from left, NHANG's Team Bravo of Staff Sgt. Josh Pierce, Master Sgt. Jacinta Guerreiro, Staff Sgt. Connor Cunio and Staff Sgt. Staff Sgt. Michael Strempfer. Courtesy photo by Sgt. Michael Hunnisett, CONG Public Affairs.

Nov. 19, 2021

Your NH Guard Podcast - 3: Top Guns

CONCORD, N.H. — This episode of Your NH Guard hosts Maj. Brooks Hayward and Staff Sgt. Wayne Comtois of the state's Marksmanship Training Team as they discuss the organization's showing at a recent national shooting event. Podcasts are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service.

A delegation from the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, poses Nov. 3 at the state military reservation in Concord.

Nov. 16, 2021

High Achievers

CONCORD, N.H. — A delegation of 13 law enforcement officers from the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia visited the state military reservation in Concord on Nov. 3. The familiarization tour of New Hampshire National Guard counterdrug and civil-support operations culminated a year-long training program for the Saudi Arabians led by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Your NH Guard Podcast is a weekly show, hosted by NHNG public affairs, to highlight Guardsmen of the Granite State.

Nov. 12, 2021

Your NH Guard Podcast - Episode 2: Rangers Leading The Way

CONCORD, N.H. — This episode of Your New Hampshire National Guard Podcast features Maj. Brandon LaBelle and Capt. Mario Rey, two of NHNG's most recent U.S. Army Ranger School graduates, discussing what it takes to earn the coveted Ranger tab.

Your NH Guard Podcast is a weekly show, hosted by NHNG public affairs, to highlight Guardsmen of the Granite State.

Nov. 5, 2021

Your NH Guard Podcast - Episode 1: The Adjutant General

CONCORD, N.H. — Lt. Col. Gregory Heilshorn, New Hampshire National Guard director of public affairs, hosts NH Adjutant Gen. David Mikolaities for the premier episode of "Your NH Guard" podcast. 

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