• How to shovel snow and protect the back

    It's winter time in New England. Besides the usual aggravations of clogged, slippery, morning commutes, personnel should also prepare for the big dig out.People with heart problems should check with their doctor before going out to shovel. The American Heart Association says the combination of cold

  • Air Force Aid Society grants, scholarships available

    The Air Force Aid Society is accepting applications for education grants and scholarships. The single online application opens the door to three education programs.General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant - the centerpiece and gateway to all of the AFAS education programs. It offers need-based grants

  • Ceremony recognizes state's veterans

    New Hampshire citizens from every corner of the state came to the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery Nov. 11 for a ceremony to express gratitude to the state's more than 130,000 veterans.N.H. Governor Maggie Hassan, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte, U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster and many other

  • AMC commander presents 157 ARW with the Major General Stanley Newman Award

    The 157th Air Refueling Wing was recognized for its outstanding performance during the 2014 Airlift Tanker Association Air Mobility Command Symposium Nov. 1 in Nashville, Tenn.Air Mobility Commander Gen. Darren W. McDew presented wing members with the Major General Stanley Newman Award, recognizing

  • NHANG optometrist participates in PACANGEL

    A N.H. Air National Guard optometrist recently participated in Operation Pacific Angel-Nepal, a six-day joint exercise that is an annual humanitarian assistance mission. Maj. Robert D. Groves, assigned to the 157th Medical Group, provided direct assistance to Nepal citizens as part of the optometry

  • AF leaders share Veterans Day message

    Air Force senior leaders sent a Veterans Day letter to all Airmen, reminding them to proudly uphold the legacy of service interwoven in the Air Force's fabric. Airmen were thanked for their service and encouraged to thank fellow veterans on this day of remembrance.It's important to not only remember

  • Pease defenders ascend Mount Major

    Members of the 157th Security Forces Squadron recently climbed Mount Major at Alton Bay, N.H., to accomplish annual training requirements.Airmen met on base in the early hours of Nov. 2 at the squadron before heading to the 1,786 foot mountain.  While navigating the mountain, security forces members

  • AF to implement DOD TDY policy changes

    The Defense Department recently implemented two TDY policy changes impacting travel reimbursements for Airmen.The first change took effect Oct. 1, and made changes to the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Reimbursable and Incidental Expense Policy. The second will be a change in long-term TDY per diem

  • ANG launches new DSD vacancy website

    Airmen in any status are now eligible to look for opportunities outside their technical specialty at critical points in their career on the new Air National Guard's Developmental Special Duties website. The website will post opportunities for Airmen to challenge themselves and gain unique experience

  • Safety campaign focuses on risk management

    Air Force Ground Safety officials recently introduced a new safety campaign to focus on risk management and on-duty safety. The campaign, known as Quest for Zero, will highlight career fields each month to increase awareness of the specific hazards those employees face each day.Air Force Chief of