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Welcome to the official public Web site of the 157th Air Refueling Wing. This Web site is provided as a public service through the cooperative efforts of the 157th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office, the New Hampshire Air National Guard and the Air National Guard.
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Federal Mission: Staff, equip and train combat flying and combat support units to augment the Air Force.

Examples of this include air refueling airlift, Tanker Task Force, higher HQ support, base security, base support, day-to-day training, and operations such as "Joint Forge" -- "Joint Endeavor" -- "Restore Hope" Silver Flag and Air Expeditionary Forces.

State Mission: Provide units trained and equipped to protect life and property and to preserve peace, order and public safety.

Members are trained and equipped to support the Governor in emergency situations such as providing disaster relief from the mini twister which struck the stratham fair grounds, crowd control during motorcycle weekend in Laconia, and law enforcement during the demonstrations at the Seabrook nuclear power station while under construction.

Community Mission: To participate in local, state, and national programs that add value to the community.

Facilities and services are provided by the New Hampshire Air National Guard to support community activities. Our members individually and collectively participate in local government, church, Scouts, youth activities, and events such as Special Olympics, United Way's Day of Caring, and Camp Pride upgrades.

Our Vision: Citizen soldiers building the nation's most respected Air National Guard unit -- serving America, New Hampshire and community ... in partnership with family and employer.
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When Air National Guard units are not mobilized or under federal control, they report to the governor of their respective state, territory (Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands) or the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard. Each of the 54 National Guard organizations is supervised by the adjutant general of the state or territory. Under state law, the Air National Guard provides protection of life, property and preserves peace, order and public safety. These missions are accomplished through emergency relief support during natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and forest fires; search and rescue operations; support to civil defense authorities; maintenance of vital public services and counterdrug operations.
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The Air National Guard's federal mission is to maintain well-trained, well-equipped units available for prompt mobilization during war and provide assistance during national emergencies (such as natural disasters or civil disturbances). During peacetime, the combat-ready units and support units are assigned to most Air Force major commands to carry out missions compatible with training, mobilization readiness, humanitarian and contingency operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Air National Guard units may be activated in a number of ways as prescribed by public law. Most of the laws may be found in Title 10 of the U.S. Code.

The Air National Guard provides almost half of the Air Force's tactical airlift support, combat communications functions, aeromedical evacuations and aerial refueling. In addition, the Air National Guard has total responsibility for air defense of the entire United States.

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