• AF senior enlisted leader visits N.H. Air National Guard

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, returned here Jan. 3 and 4 to visit the men and women of the 157th Air Refueling Wing nearly 23 years after leaving as young staff sergeants. The sergeants, stationed here as air traffic controllers

  • Despite challenges, Airmen produce another banner year for 157th

    There appears to be very little if anything that can stop the Airmen of the 157th Air Refueling Wing from excelling at their mission and posting another banner year.In the midst of a budget sequester, a government shutdown, and corresponding furloughs, New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan and the

  • Buzzed driving is drunk driving

    This year has been a very busy year for members of the 157th Air Refueling Wing. As the holidays approach, enjoy the season by spending time with family and friends by celebrating the holidays. However, over-celebrating by drinking and driving can result in serious or deadly consequences. According

  • 'Cooking-up' some CFC donations

    The Combined Federal Campaign is now in full swing. The annual giving campaign, that began Oct. 28 after the government shutdown, will now continue through the January unit training assembly. Local CFC organizers have planned several events to raise money for hundreds of N.H. charities.The 157th Air

  • 64th ARS pilot completes 100th combat sortie

    A 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilot deployed to Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, recently flew his 100th combat sortie during an air refueling mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom."The mission today is to fuel the fight over Afghanistan," said Lt. Col. Thomas C. Blake,

  • N.H. Airmen climb in memory of Sept 11, 2001 victims

    Members of the 157th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron paid homage to the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacts by participating in the annual Flags On The 48 event on September 14th."This is so we don't forget.", said Chief Master Sgt. Scott Taatjes, who coordinated the hike. "You see it already

  • Families of the fallen inspire base airman

    Sometimes, all it takes is a little inspiration. That is what Airman 1st Class Mary Archer benefitted from during the 2013 Run for the Fallen, an event that drew nearly 700 participants to Ordiorne State Park in Rye Sept. 15 to honor fallen New Hampshire military personnel. Although Archer takes

  • CFC scheduled through December

    The Combined Federal Campaign is scheduled to begin Oct. 28 and continue through the December UTA. The official CFC kick-off event was cancelled due to a suspension of the campaign during the government shutdown. CFC began in the 1960s to coordinate the fundraising efforts of various charitable

  • Earthquakes can't shake Airmen

    Members of the 157th Air Refueling Wing's Safety and Risk Management office and the Installation Office of Emergency Management will participate in the Great North East Shakeout earthquake preparedness drill, Oct. 17. The drill simulates a significant earthquake event so that people can learn how to

  • Keeping the promise

    New Hampshire Air National Guard (NHANG) Airmen, representatives of the N.H. Congressional Delegation, and retirees gathered today to partake in the National Prisoner of War (POW) and Missing In Action (MIA) Day Recognition Day.The ceremony included the presentation of the Missing Man Table, a