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April 11, 2023
They got a new attitude
FORT BENNING, Ga. — The New Hampshire National Guard “came out of nowhere” to seize third place at the U.S. Army Small Arms Championship held March 12 to 19 at Fort Benning, Georgia. After a 10-year hiatus from the prestigious national competition, Granite State’s “Alpha” squad hauled in three team and seven individual awards against a field of 264 shooters. Perhaps most impressive was their first-place finish in team pistol against 54 squads.
Mic drop
CONCORD, N.H. — Peter St. James retired from radio last week after a 50-year run in the business. The New Hampshire National Guard was fortunate to be a part of it.
March 10, 2023
New Hampshire National Guard revives biathlon program
Four years ago, when Tom Echelberger, a former high school and college cross-country skier, was working in a New Hampshire ski shop, he never dreamed he would have a full-time job skiing, let alone be headed to Sweden to represent the U.S. military in international competition.
Feb. 21, 2023
Ending on a high note
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — On a hot Saturday afternoon in El Salvador, the New Hampshire Army National Guard’s 39th Army Band opened the first of two concerts at the Illopango Airshow with a cover of The Romantics, “What I Like About You.”
In the land of volcanos
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — NH Adjutant Gen. David Mikolaities and Salvadoran Defense Minister René Merino met for the second time in nine months during a New Hampshire National Guard-El Salvador State Partnership event Feb. 3 to 6 that included concerts by the 39th Army Band and a vehicle maintenance exchange.
Message To The Force
CONCORD, N.H. — By now you may be aware of the WMUR news report that two NHARNG officers are under investigation for alleged misconduct. The allegations are serious and potentially involve multiple victims. Both officers have been suspended from their current assignments pending the outcome of their respective investigations, which includes those conducted by external organizations.
Jan. 13, 2023
Filling a gap
MANCHESTER, N.H. — During the pilot run of an oral health collaborative between the New Hampshire National Guard and the Manchester Health Department, held Jan. 7 at the Beech Street Elementary School, 11 school children were treated. Hundreds more in the city’s dental care program are being scheduled for the remainder of the 2022-23 calendar year, said Andrea Iasillo, a certified public health dental hygienist for the Manchester Health Department. Since 2007, the program has grown from eight to all 21 public schools, serving more than 600 students a year. Most of the children are from families with refugee status or who are undocumented, Iasillo said.
Dec. 22, 2022
These are our people
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Staff Sgt. Dante Davis was driving home to Boston on Interstate 93 in Manchester on the evening of December 15, when he came upon an accident scene. A maroon SUV had overturned and rested against the guardrail. He immediately pulled over, exited his vehicle and rushed over.
Dec. 20, 2022
Twins have each other's backs
PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. — Senior Airmen Olivia and Gillian Conley enjoy an extra holiday every December. National Twin Day, in observance since 2019, gave the fraternal twin sisters occasion to reflect on their special relationship last Sunday.
Dec. 15, 2022
NHNG delivers for Operation Santa Claus
COCORD, N.H. — In the spirit of giving, the New Hampshire National Guard gave a tactical assist to Santa for Christmas. Guardsmen transported thousands of donated children’s gifts to communities across the state in military trucks, buses, and even a Black Hawk helicopter Dec. 13.