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From left, Staff Sgt. Joseph Wyner, Tech. Sgt. Michael Strempfer, Staff Sgt. David Fostier, and Capt. Patrick Randall of New Hampshire National Guard's "Team Alpha" blaze through a pistol match during the 51st Winston P. Wilson Pistol and Rifle Championships on March 31, 2022, at Camp Robinson, Ark.

April 6, 2022

Locked And Loaded

Camp Robinson, Ark. — Two squads of NHNG marksmen finished in the top 20 at the 51st Winston P. Wilson Pistol and Rifle Championships from March 26 - 31 at Camp Robinson, Ark. After blazing through thousands of rounds of ammo, Team Alpha placed ninth out of 47 teams, New Hampshire's best finish since 2015. Team Bravo finished 20th.

Staff Sgt. Anthony Streck, a supply sergeant with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 197th Field Artillery Brigade, holds two of his children, (from left to right) Vaira and Rowan, after a deployment ceremony April 2, 2022, at Concord High School.

April 5, 2022

Called Upon Again

CONCORD, N.H. — A deployment ceremony for Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 197th Field Artillery Brigade and the 1986th Contingency Contracting Team was held at Concord High School on April 2. As the 39th Army Band played a welcoming tune, family and friends filled the gymnasium to participate in the time-honored tradition of a supportive sendoff for the more than 130 New Hampshire Army National Guard soldiers.

A deployment ceremony for 197th Field Artillery Brigade and the 1986th Contingency Contracting Team will be held Saturday, April 2, at the Concord High School gymnasium.

April 2, 2022

Sendoff

CONCORD, N.H. — A deployment ceremony for 197th Field Artillery Brigade and the 1986th Contingency Contracting Team will be held Saturday, April 2, at the Concord High School gymnasium. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m.

Chief Master Sgt. Bill Bates and his daughter, Master Sgt. Amanda Bates, join visit the Your NH Guard studio to discuss what it's like working together in the New Hampshire Air National Guard on March 17, 2022.

April 2, 2022

Your NH Guard Podcast - 13: It's Personnel

CONCORD, N.H. — This podcast episode of Your NH Guard features Chief Master Sgt. Bill Bates and his daughter, Master Sgt. Amanda Bates, as they discuss what it's like working together as personnel managers in the New Hampshire Air National Guard.

Lt. Col. Mark Patterson, commander of Joint Task Force Winter Surge, awards Spc. Liam MacVittie an Army Commendation Medal at a final formation held at the state military reservation in Concord on March 16, 2022.

March 18, 2022

Message To The Force

CONCORD, N.H. — To the Soldiers, Airmen and Civilian Employees of the NHNG ...

From left, Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Thibodeau and Capt. Jacob Ricciotti of Joint Task Force Winter Surge pose at the Edward Cross Training Center in Pembroke on March 2, 2022.

March 14, 2022

Your NH Guard Podcast - 12: Operation Winter Surge

CONCORD, N.H. — Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Thibodeau and Capt. Jacob Ricciotti of Joint Task Force Winter Surge join Your NH Guard to reflect on recent COVID-19 relief missions as they draw to a conclusion.

A granite marker honoring the service of Sgt. Jeremiah Holmes is rededicated at the Hillsborough armory March 5, 2022.

March 7, 2022

Knees In The Breeze

HILLSBOROUGH, N.H. — Soldiers, family and friends gathered outside the Hillsborough armory March 5 for the rededication of a granite marker honoring the service of Sgt. Jeremiah Holmes. A truck driver for the 744th Transportation Company, New Hampshire Army National Guard, Holmes died when his vehicle struck an IED in route to Fallujah, Iraq on March 29, 2004.

Capt. Lambert stands on flight line holding the award with two planes in the background.

March 7, 2022

Thunder Over New Hampshire Earns Gold

PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. — The 157th Air Refueling Wing was recognized for hosting an exceptional air show during the recent International Convention of Air Shows, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dec. 9. The Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show earned gold in the Military Air Shows/Open House Pinnacle Awards category.

Center right, 2nd Lt. Christopher Lind, officer in charge of the Dartmouth region, meets with Dr. Juliann Barrett of Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, New Hampshire on Jan. 25, 2022.

March 4, 2022

Managing Expectations

CONCORD, N.H. — Living by the motto “Always Ready, Always There” is easier said than done for NH guardsmen trying to balance their military obligation with their civilian job. Over the last three months, more than 250 NH citizen soldiers and airmen have been supporting Operation Winter Surge, the state’s current pandemic relief efforts. They have been working at hospitals, nursing homes, the men's state prison, the state warehouse and the Department of Health and Human Services.

This installment of Your NH Guard features Tech. Sgt. Slade Green and Staff Sgt. Tim Huntley of the 12th Civil Support Team

Feb. 25, 2022

Your NH Guard Podcast - 11: 12th Civil Support Team

CONCORD, N.H. — This installment of Your NH Guard features Tech. Sgt. Slade Green and Staff Sgt. Tim Huntley of the 12th Civil Support Team. They explain the unit's rapid response mission, the specialized training required and what it takes to be a team member.

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