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Feb. 12, 2026
A Total Force Effort: Pease Crew Chiefs Conquer Winter to Keep Tankers Flying

PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. – While New England’s harsh winter weather can bring much of the region to a standstill, the mission for the Total Force Integration team at the 157th Air Refueling Wing never freezes.
Feb. 10, 2026
Pease Airmen sharpen strategic deterrence in readiness exercise

The 157th Air Refueling Wing highlighted the important role it plays in defending the homeland when it held a nuclear operational readiness exercise Feb. 5-8.The event tested the processes, critical skills and capabilities essential to generating and sustaining aerial refueling capabilities in
Feb. 4, 2026
New $16M Range to Boost Readiness at 157th Air Refueling Wing

A new $16 million small arms range is set to enhance readiness, boost training efficiency and modernize weapons qualification for Airmen assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing.
Sept. 8, 2025
Pease hosts Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show

Over 60,000 people braved a mixed weather forecast to get a close-up view of military aviation, Sept. 6–7 for the Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire.
Sept. 7, 2025
NH Air Guard to Spearhead KC-46A Modernization with New Test Force

The Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) established its first-ever KC-46A Combined Test Force during a ribbon cutting, here, Sept. 5.
Aug. 15, 2025
Beyond the Uniform: Airman’s Training in Leadership, Healthcare Becomes a Lifeline

Master Sgt. Cody Lewis, an aerospace medical technician with the 157th Medical Group, New Hampshire Air National Guard provided quick thinking and medical expertise to help a fellow Jiu-Jitsu student who suddenly went into cardiac arrest during a martial arts class in Londonderry, N.H . December 10,
Sept. 10, 2024
2025 Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show

The Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show and Open House is less than one year away, Sept. 6 - 7, 2025. The event is free, and all members of the public are welcome—no ticket required. While premium parking reservations are available for purchase at the Thunder Over New Hampshire website, drop-off and
Sept. 9, 2024
Pease Airmen prepare for first KC-46 deployment

Airmen, families and state officials gathered inside Hangar 254, here, Sept. 8, for a ceremony honoring more than 180 Airmen who are set to deploy to support U.S. Central Command this fall.It will be the U.S. Air Force’s first operational deployment of the KC-46A Pegasus refueler to a combatant
May 17, 2024
Cabo Verde partners visit Pease

Leadership from the Cabo Verde military visited Airmen at the 157th Air Refueling Wing for a three-day state partnership exchange focused on aviation operations May 7 to 10.
April 25, 2024
Chief Balas Retires, Inspires Four Generations of Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Frederick Balas, the senior enlisted leader with the 157th Communications Squadron, retires after more than 40 years of service in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard.