197th Field Artillery Brigade

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

05/08/2026

Join us in congratulating 2LT Sass who will be joining the 197th FAB’s 1-103rd Field Artillery Regiment.

05/08/2026

Command Sgt. Maj. Chris Dupuis, senior enlisted leader for the 1st Battalion, 103rd Field Artillery Regiment, graduates from the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy today.

The Sergeants Major Academy represents the highest level of enlisted professional military education in the Army and prepares senior noncommissioned officers to serve in key leadership roles across the force.

Dupuis serves with the 197th FAB’s 1-103d FAR, which is part of the Rhode Island National Guard and is the state’s howitzer battalion. He was joined by his wife, Melinda.

Congratulations to Command Sgt. Maj. Dupuis on this significant professional milestone.

04/27/2026

Join us in wishing Master Sgt. John Stockton well in his retirement!

Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 197th Field Artillery Brigade, New Hampshire Army National Guard, held a retirement ceremony honoring Master Sgt. John Stockton, senior food operations sergeant, at the Manchester Armory in Manchester, New Hampshire, April 12, 2026. Stockton was recognized for his dedicated service to the organization as he begins his next chapter in retirement.

(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Olivia Mangowal)

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04/22/2026

SOLDIER SPOTLIGHT!

Spc. Nathaniel Hervieux, human resources specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 197th Field Artillery Regiment, New Hampshire Army National Guard.

Spc. Hervieux was nominated for a Soldier Spotlight for the initiative, leadership and technical proficiency he demonstrated during a recent field training exercise at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. He instructed Soldiers from the S1 and S4 sections on Litefighter tent setup and rapidly established the Administrative and Logistics Operations Center digital systems and operational footprint. He also assisted with vehicle preventive maintenance checks and services while maintaining personnel status reporting and administrative requirements.

Hervieux enlisted in the New Hampshire Army National Guard in 2020 and continues to support the mission through dependable performance and teamwork.

Do you know a Soldier who is making a difference in the formation or in the lives of others? Nominate them for a Soldier Spotlight by messaging us their name, unit, contact information and why they are being nominated.

(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Tavric Chance, 603rd Public Affairs Detachment)

04/17/2026

Command Sgt. Maj. Peter Laflamme left, 3rd Battalion, 197th Field Artillery Brigade, attended the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy graduation ceremony in support of Sgt. Maj. Kevin Harvey, the brigade operations sergeant major for the 197th Field Artillery Brigade, at Fort Bliss, April 10, 2026. The academy is the Army’s highest level of noncommissioned officer professional military education, preparing senior enlisted leaders to advise commanders and operate at the strategic level.

Join us in congratulating Sgt. Maj. Harvey on this significant professional milestone!

04/16/2026

Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 197th Field Artillery Brigade, New Hampshire Army National Guard, conducted a communications exercise during a drill weekend March 5, 2026, focused on building reliable, redundant communication across the battlefield.

The training brought together artillery and signal Soldiers to rehearse how target data, fire missions and unit positions move from observers to command posts and ultimately to crews. From unspooling wire and operating radio systems to inspecting and familiarizing equipment, Soldiers worked through both primary and backup communication methods to ensure continuity under pressure.

Effective communication is critical to artillery operations. This exercise reinforced the ability to rapidly transmit accurate information, maintain connectivity in contested environments and ensure mission success through coordinated fires.

By integrating signal and artillery capabilities, Soldiers strengthened interoperability and built confidence in the systems and teams that keep units connected in complex operational environments.

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04/13/2026

Team Granite Thunder,

We are calling on every Soldier to use your personal and collective strength to prevent sexual assault before it occurs.

Through the Dept. of War’s campaign Step Forward, Prevent, Report, Advocate, each of you are empowered to model respect, address harmful behavior, check in on your teammates and use reporting options. Sexual assault undermines trust, unit cohesion and mission effectiveness.

Confidential help is available. Emily Crall, the principal sexual assault response coordinator, can be reached at 603-892-4713 or [email protected].

This is not just a focus this month, but a year-round responsibility at every level to foster a culture of trust, teamwork and safety.

Step Forward. Prevent. Report. Advocate.

Learn more: https://nh.ng.mil/Soldier-Services/Sexual-Assault-Prevention-Response/

Granite Thunder.

04/13/2026

Master Sgt. Kevin Harvey, operations sergeant major for the 197th Field Artillery Brigade, New Hampshire Army National Guard, is promoted to sergeant major as his mother pins on his new rank during a promotion ceremony at the Manchester Readiness Center in Manchester, New Hampshire, March 8, 2026.

The rank of sergeant major represents the Army’s highest level of enlisted leadership and reflects decades of experience advising commanders while leading and mentoring Soldiers.

(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Bard, 603rd Public Affairs Detachment)

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