Your New Hampshire National Guard Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Team El Salvador and Mountain Company Commander Capt. Robert Matzelle defend their titles in the 2024 New Hampshire National Guard Combat Marksmanship Match held June 6 to 8 at Fort Devens, Mass. The Salvadorans bested a field of 21 four-person squads in the team competition, and Matzelle finished as the top individual shooter out of about 90 competitors. The event, known as the adjutant general's "TAG Match," is held annually and tests marksmanship skills in a battle-focused environment. Full story: 'Repeat Champions' at nh.ng.mil.
This episode of the podcast features coverage of the Norwegian Foot March, an 18.6-mile ruck hosted by the New Hampshire Army National Guard on May 4, 2024, in Concord. Sixty-one New Hampshire Guardsmen clad in camouflage, combat boots and 25-pound packs navigated a timed 18.6-mile course around the state military reservation for a chance to earn a foreign military badge. Thirty-nine competitors emerged victorious. Of the 22 who did not qualify in the allotted time, 14 failed to finish. Maj. Heath Huffman of the 157th Air Refueling Wing placed first with a time of about 3:29:00.
The year's final podcast installment of Your NH Guard features our 2023 awards ceremony and birthday celebration held Dec. 13 at the Edward Cross Training Complex in Pembroke. The year's top award winners were officially recognized, organizational achievements were highlighted, and a ceremonial cake cutting was conducted. Additionally, a proclamation that the date be recognized as "N.H. National Guard Day" was read on behalf of Gov. Chris Sununu.
This podcast features Lt. Col. Troy Townsend, NHARNG director of behavioral health. He provides an overview of services available through the Resilience and Wellness Program. 2nd Lt. Victoria Cantalupo, specialty branch technician, also outlines how and serve as a clinical psychologist or social worker like 2nd Lt. Jessica Kilpatrick, a Master of Social Work student who joins the show remotely from JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.
This podcast episode features Lt. Col. Troy Townsend, NHARNG director of psychological health. He provides an overview of services available to current Guardsmen through the state Resilience and Wellness Program. 2nd Lt. Victoria Cantalupo, specialty branch recruiter, outlines opportunities to become a social worker and clinical psychologist in the Guard along with 2nd Lt. Jessica Kilpatrick, Master of Social Work student at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.
Wellness Officer Recruiting POC: Victoria.a.cantalupo.mil@army.mil
This episode of Your NH Guard features Black Hawk pilots of the 238th Medevac Company, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Fletcher and Warrant Officer Nicholas Rossetti. They discuss the unit's diverse mission set and what it takes to be a NHARNG aviator.
This podcast episode features Tech. Sgt. Alan Dwyer of 157th Communications Flight at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington, New Hampshire. Dwyer discusses how he earned his "Lego Man" nickname and his upcoming attempt to through-hike the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail.
Major Will Mullins, New Hampshire Army National Guard chaplain, and Sgt. Victoria Cantalupo, specialty branch technician, join the show and provide an overview of the chaplain corps.
This installment of the podcast tells the story of how the "Spirit of Portsmouth," a Pease Air National Guard Base KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueler, acquired colossal tail art to its towering tail.
Tech. Sgt. Natalie Belongie, a boom operator with 133rd Air Refueling Squadron at Pease Air National Guard Base, joins the show with golden retriever "Pack"--the base's mascot and most popular Airman.
Warrant Officer Candidate Adam Wong joins the podcast to discuss his role as an information technology analyst in NHARNG's Detachment 1, 136th Cyber Security Company, and at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
This episode of the podcast features Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Howard and Staff Sgt. Lucas Duncan of Detachment 1, 185th Engineer Support Company. They discuss their recent mission at Greenfield State Park, an Innovative Response Training initiative that leverages military training with community improvements. The project provided engineers with the opportunity to train while upgrading park facilities.
This installment of Your NH Guard features Capt. Geoff Schultz, bilateral affairs officer, and Capt. Mario Rey, State Partnership Program director. They join the podcast to discuss the Granite State's growing alliances with El Salvador and Cabo Verde and the engagements and exchanges enabled by the program.
This podcast episode of Your NH Guard features Sgt. Brianna Passi and Sgt. Andrew Paradis, drill sergeants of the NHARNG Recruit Training Company in Center Strafford. They discuss how they help shape civilians into Soldiers in the Recruit Sustainment Program and what it takes to be a drill sergeant.
TAG Match champions, Capt. Patrick Randall of the 195th Regional Training Institute and Staff Sgt. Joseph Wyner of Joint Force Headquarters, join the podcast to discuss the state of competitive shooting in the NHNG and how to get involved.
Tech. Sgt. Sean Wood, Staff Sgt. Chris Wood and Senior Airman Ashtin Steen of New Hampshire Air National Guard's 157th Maintenance Squadron are featured in this podcast episode of Your NH Guard from Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington. They discuss what it's like working in vehicle maintenance, pandemic-related challenges, and how work skills contribute to an off-duty passion for the automobile.
Chief Master Sgt. Bill Bates and his daughter, Master Sgt. Amanda Bates, join the podcast to discuss what it's like working together in the New Hampshire Air National Guard in the field of personnel management.
Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Thibodeau and Capt. Jacob Ricciotti of Joint Task Force Winter Surge join the show and reflect on the New Hampshire National Guard's most recent COVID-19 relief efforts.
This week's installment of Your NH Guard features Tech. Sgt. Slade Green and Staff Sgt. Tim Huntley of the 12th Civil Support Team. They explain the unit's rapid response mission, the specialized training required and what it takes to be a team member.
Episode 10 of Your NH Guard features Capt. Bryant Burns, a KC-46A Pegasus pilot with the 157th Air Refueling Wing at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington, New Hampshire. Burns discusses his career progression and transition from the older KC-135 Stratotanker to the state-of-the-art Pegasus.
This episode of Your NH Guard features Sgt. 1st Class Rick Frost of New Hampshire National Guard Counterdrug Program. Frost details the program's mission, his specific role and how it supports local communities.
This episode of Your NH Guard features Spc. Tom Echelberger, a member of the NHNG biathlon team and Olympic hopeful. Echelberger has been at Army fire control specialist training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, since shortly after this interview was recorded last fall. He is on pace to graduate in February and resume biathlon competition in March.
This episode of Your NH Guard features Warrant Officer Franklin Montenegro and Sgt. 1st Class David Selmer of the 39th Army Band. They discuss the evolution of the unit, future concerts, and what it takes to become a member. The band is back to performing live concerts after a 645-day hiatus since the start of the pandemic.
This episode of Your NH Guard features Kiana Delviscovo and Heather Taylor of the New Hampshire Army National Guard wellness division. They discuss how their free services can help guardsmen achieve health, fitness and weight-loss goals.
This episode of Your NH Guard features 1st Sgt. Matthew Lovgren and Sgt. 1st Class Alex Thurston of NHARNG's Recruiting and Retention Battalion. They discuss the state's unique Soldier Training and Education Program (1st STEP) and how it helps set new soldiers up for success.
On this week's Your NH Guard, 1st Sgt. "Fast Eddie" Clements, NHNG marathon team coordinator and four-time All Guard athlete, discusses his running journey and lofty goals for the state squad.
Maj. Brooks Hayward and Staff Sgt. Wayne Comtois, two of New Hampshire National Guard's most experienced marksmen, discuss how the Marksmanship Training Team and combat shooting matches enhance small-arms proficiency across the organization.
Maj. Brandon LaBelle and Capt. Mario Rey, two of New Hampshire National Guard's newest Army Ranger School graduates, discuss what it takes to earn the coveted tab.
Podcast episode 1: Lt. Col. Gregory Heilshorn, director of public affairs, hosts NH Adj. Gen. David Mikolaities about the state of organization.