About Us

Welcome to the 157th Air Refueling Wing

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Welcome to the official public web site of the 157th Air Refueling Wing. This 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.

our Mission is Air Refueling

Image of U.S. Air Force C-17 being refueled by a KC-135 air refueling tanker

Image of U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 fighter airplane being refueled by a KC-135 air refueling tanker

Image of U.S. Navy Blue Angels F-18 fighter airplane being refueled by a KC-135 air refueling tanker

Photo of F-22 fighter being refueled by a KC-135 air refueling tanker

Image of KC-135 air refueling tanker providing fuel to a F-16 fighter plane

Image of KC-135 air refueling tanker flying with two A-10 fighter airplanes flying behind.

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Mission and Vision

N.H. ANG Mission Statement
The Nation's premier team of total force Airmen, preserving, protecting, and serving the United States at home and abroad.

Our Vision

The Air National Guard’s premier Total Force Air Refueling Wing supporting agile Global Reach, Mobility and Power, while leading Domestic emergency response capability serving America and our New Hampshire communities in partnership with Family and employers.

157 ARW Current Aircraft

KC-46A Pegasus taxis on the Pease Air National Guard Base runway. The KC-46A Pegasus is the newest member of the U.S. Air Forces’ tanker fleet. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary missions of Global Reach and Global Power. With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide next generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers. At full operational capability, the KC-46A will be able to refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft. KC-46 Stratotanker Fact Sheet

ANG Information

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ANG State Mission

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.

ANG Federal Mission

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.

Senior Leadership

Public Affairs Office

SCHEDULING AN I.D. CARD APPOINTMENT

Schedule your I.D. card appointment at the RAPIDS ID Card Office Online website.

Please call contact the Force Support Squadron at 603-430-3514 if you have any questions.