197th Field Artillery Brigade

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Throwback Tuesday is a thing, right?   Last week during annual training, while in the field, Soldiers from the 197th Fie...
07/23/2024

Throwback Tuesday is a thing, right?

Last week during annual training, while in the field, Soldiers from the 197th Field Artillery Brigade contended with physical challenges, unpredictable weather, and real-world stressors, relying on their instincts, tangible tools and training.

Back at home station in Manchester this week, the unit shifts gears as they enter into a digital training environment. In the FAB’s “Battle Lab” unit members engage with advanced simulations and virtual scenarios designed to replicate combat situations. The focus shifts to honing strategic thinking, decision-making, and adaptability in a controlled setting. The digital tools provide immediate feedback, allowing Soldiers to refine their tactics and procedures without the physical risks inherent in field operations, ultimately enhancing their readiness and effectiveness for real-world missions.

📸: Spc. Liam Reilly, 603rd Public Affairs Detachment

Soldiers with the 372nd Signal Company and 197th Field Artillery Brigade finished the field portion of their annual trai...
07/21/2024

Soldiers with the 372nd Signal Company and 197th Field Artillery Brigade finished the field portion of their annual training on July 21, 2024, at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Throughout the last week unit members conducted classes on Joint Battle Command Platform and Command Post of the Future, qualified on various weapons systems at the ranges, and continued to hone their technical skills.

This coming week Soldiers will focus on the future, diving into new technology and innovation opportunities.

📸: Pfc. Cameron Watts, 603rd Public Affairs Detachment

Teamwork Makes the Dream WorkStory by Spc. Liam Reilly, 603rd Public Affairs DetachmentUnder the blistering 90-degree su...
07/19/2024

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Story by Spc. Liam Reilly, 603rd Public Affairs Detachment

Under the blistering 90-degree sun, Soldiers with the medical section of 197th Field Artillery Brigade (FAB) trained with precision, their determination unwavering, despite the heat, ever-ready to assist fellow unit members.

During the week of July 15th, 2024, the small medical team supported the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB), 197th FAB.

"Many medical personnel in the New Hampshire Army National Guard (NHARNG) work in the medical sector for their civilian jobs,” said Spc. Brayan Laguer, a combat medic with the section. “This puts us in a position where we can train in a way that complements our military and civilian skill sets.”

Laguer joined the NHARNG in 2022 with two goals: save lives and gain experience for a career in public service. For him, the combat medic knowledge and experience he’s gaining is a mechanism to pursue a career at either a police or fire department.

"If someone gets hurt, you're the first person going out to ensure they are okay,” said Laguer. “It is your responsibility to try to stabilize them for transport to an aid station."

Through his experience, Laguer has noticed a few distinct differences between the civilian and military medical fields.

“The difference, I’ve realized, between a combat medic and an EMT is the combat medic also has to keep up with the combat arms Soldiers,” said Laguer. “You have to be capable of Soldier and medical skills."

Similarly to Laguer’s experience gained through the National Guard, his fellow section members are able to bring their military skills and expertise into their civilian careers. Although the medical section is small by size, the team is comprised of a robust variety of military occupational specialties such as combat medics, physicians, and dentists.

"There are three missions we perform,” said Maj. Tim Gardner, brigade surgeon with the FAB. “We train our staff in medical techniques, conduct medical readiness, and support exercises like this."

Gardner, who joined the NHARNG two years ago after working with Guardsmen during their mission to local hospitals, explained the skills he trains on during annual training are applicable for him with various aspects of his civilian career.

"I've had a lot of patients,” said Gardner, referring to his civilian job. “However, everything is very well regulated and usually predictable.”

“The Army is flexible,” he added. “(Here) I've been able to gain resiliency when it comes to being flexible and responding to unplanned events."

During annual training, Gardner and his team can usually be found at the aid station, a place where soldiers go for injuries and illnesses.

"The medics are the primary front-line contact with the patient when they walk in the door,” Gardner said, adding how they are trained and prepared to treat things such heat casualties. "We also distribute preventative supplies such as sunscreen and electrolyte drinks, as well as communicating with the command team about environmental risks like the temperature."

For Capt. Rus Denysyk, a physician's assistant with the unit and also within the civilian sector, he joined because he wanted to care for Soldiers.

"Providing medical care in adverse conditions such as a tent or in the field isn't something I would normally do," said Denysyk. "You learn about field expedient medicine and how to perform in less-than-ideal conditions.”

He explained that he has gained valuable experiences in his career with the Guard, allowing him to explore areas of medicine that he would not often see in his civilian career.

“Suppose I had to perform these operations in my civilian job,” Deysyk said. “In that case, it may be more difficult, but training in this environment will prepare me to assist others in my profession and specialty."

Denysyk explained that his favorite part of training in the NHARNG is the ability to train other Soldiers in higher levels of care.

"Working with EMTs and paramedics gives me some insight into where our medics are coming from,” said Denysyk. “This allows me to integrate training in more advanced medicine with them, especially in areas common in hospitals but uncommon in the Army."

One of the Soldiers in the section, Staff Sgt. Travis Lawrence-Hurt, a combat medic in the unit, previously worked as a paramedic. He explained that combat medics have similar functions, but different skill sets, in comparison to their civilian counterparts.

"Combat medics are trained extensively on trauma,” said Lawrence-Hurt. “As a civilian paramedic, I didn't get a lot of trauma training or learn how to deal with things like gunshot wounds, tourniquet usage, or packing wounds."

"Meanwhile, combat medics are not as familiar with disease vectors and illnesses that are not directly related to combat wounds,” added Lawrence-Hurt, who said training with his peers has been beneficial for him and the team.

Prior to their deployment, he taught his peers classes on electrocardiography (EKG) machine.

"They thought it was a really cool experience because they were able to get exposure to new or unfamiliar skills that are common in healthcare environments,” Lawrence-Hurt said. “Meanwhile, the combat medic training helped me familiarize some of my peers on the civilian side with less-common trauma situations."

Amidst the medical section the team-mentality for all aspects of the field was echoed.

"It's a team sport, in and out of uniform," said Gardner. "Sharing our skills and experiences builds camaraderie and makes us all better."

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Pfc. Cooper Carlson, an intelligence analyst with Headquarters Headquarters Battery, 197th Field Artillery Brigade, New ...
07/18/2024

Pfc. Cooper Carlson, an intelligence analyst with Headquarters Headquarters Battery, 197th Field Artillery Brigade, New Hampshire Army National Guard, promoted to the rank of Specialist during annual training, July 17, 2024, at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. The unit took a tactical pause during the zero portion of their weapons qualification to watch Carlson dawn his new rank.

📸: Courtesy photos

Soldiers from 372nd Signal Company and the 197th Field Artillery Brigade, New Hampshire Army National Guard, kicked off ...
07/16/2024

Soldiers from 372nd Signal Company and the 197th Field Artillery Brigade, New Hampshire Army National Guard, kicked off their first day of annual training today, July 15, 2024, at Fort Devens, Massachusetts.

Unit members convoyed from Manchester, NH, then began with a field portion, setting up a tactical operations center (TOC). The TOC is the 197th FAB’s hub for all operations to include targeting, fire mission processing, communications, personnel tracking, and logistics support for all down trace units.

📸: Spc. Liam Reilly and Pfc. Cameron Watts, 603rd Public Affairs Detachment

Standing on their shoulders 🇺🇸Eighty years later, we remain steadfast in our commitment to global peace and security. We...
06/06/2024

Standing on their shoulders 🇺🇸

Eighty years later, we remain steadfast in our commitment to global peace and security. We are forever indebted to the selfless service and sacrifice of our Soldiers and Allies during World War II.

Eighty years ago today, on June 6, 1944, the United States military participated in the largest multinational amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history. This assault led to France’s liberation from the German military and the eventual defeat of the N***s. By the end of the D-Day invasion, more than 9,000 allied troops were dead or wounded.

D-Day remains an enduring historic reminder of how the strength of alliance, and dedicated resolve to sharing ideas, proved to be the turning point in the brutal fight against tyranny that spanned three continents and raged on for more than five years.

Today, the bravery and heroism by all Allies during World War II continues to resonate with us while we remain steadfast in our commitment to global peace and security. We remain forever indebted to their selfless service and sacrifice.

See you on the green! ⛳️If you’d like more information, please contact 1SG Kevin Harvey. We look forward to seeing you t...
06/03/2024

See you on the green! ⛳️

If you’d like more information, please contact 1SG Kevin Harvey. We look forward to seeing you there. 🏌️

Four! 🏌🏻‍♀️

It’s time to dust off those clubs for the 60th Annual Golf Classic. This event is open to all Soldiers. If you’re interested, please register with the QR code listed.

See you on the green! ⛳️

05/28/2024

Memorial Day is a day of national recognition to honor the military men and women who gave their lives in defense of our nation and its values.

We can pay tribute to them by participating in the National Moment of Remembrance, a call to pause at 3:00 PM local time, to reflect on and remember those Americans who died in service to our nation. We can fly our flags at half-staff from sunrise until noon, then raise them briskly to the top of the staff until sunset, in honor of the nation’s battle heroes.

Our fallen men and women are the ultimate examples of sacrifice, valor, and patriotism. Our nation is forever indebted to our fallen Soldiers. We owe those who sacrificed their lives this solemn day. However, we should honor them each and every day by using the gifts they have given us to create a better world, and a stronger nation.

This Memorial Day, we remember the common bond we have with the Soldiers who have gone before us, who selflessly served our country and paid the ultimate price. We encourage each of you to take time to reflect on the memory and sacrifices of the fallen.

In proclaiming that first Decoration Day in 1868, General John Logan, National Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, wrote that we should not only remember those “who died in defense of their country,” but also, “renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us…the widows and orphans.”

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Last weekend Staff Sgt. Taylor Hallett, a fire control specialist with Headquarters Headquarters Battery, 197th Field Ar...
05/17/2024

Last weekend Staff Sgt. Taylor Hallett, a fire control specialist with Headquarters Headquarters Battery, 197th Field Artillery Brigade, was assessed along side 12 fellow Guardsmen for the opportunity to be selected to attend Ranger School. Hallett was one of two Soldiers who made the cut, and will begin training this year prior to attending the elite leadership school.

📸: Sgt. Sean Ferry, 114th Public Affairs Detachment

The Region One Best Warrior Competition is underway — Staff Sgt. Bradford Roberts plotted his points in a simulated call...
05/16/2024

The Region One Best Warrior Competition is underway — Staff Sgt. Bradford Roberts plotted his points in a simulated call for fire drill and performed the gr***de qualification on May 13, 2024, at Camp Smith Training Site, New York.

Keep up the hard work, Roberts! 🇺🇸

📸: U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Zachary Dickter, New York Army National Guard

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On behalf of the New Hampshire Army National Guard, Staff Sgt.  Bradford Roberts will represent the Non-Commissioned Off...
05/13/2024

On behalf of the New Hampshire Army National Guard, Staff Sgt. Bradford Roberts will represent the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps during this year’s Regional Best Warrior. The Targeting NCO will compete in the week-long event from 13-17 May, 2024, in New York.

From all of us at Brigade, we wish him the best of luck. Granite Thunder!

📸: Sgt. Bei Simmons, 114th Public Affairs Detachment

11/14/2023
Capt. Jacob Hatch (left), commander for HHB, 197th Field Artillery Brigade, stands by as Juliana Rodriguez pins the new ...
11/14/2023

Capt. Jacob Hatch (left), commander for HHB, 197th Field Artillery Brigade, stands by as Juliana Rodriguez pins the new rank to 1st Sgt. Juan Rodriguez, HHB, 197th Field Artillery Brigade as part of a promotion ceremony on Nov. 5, at the Manchester Army National Guard Armory.

New Hampshire Army National Guard Photo by Pvt. Cameron Watts, 603rd Public Affairs Detachment.

A great day for the S4 shop! Congratulations Chief Paradis!
10/17/2023

A great day for the S4 shop! Congratulations Chief Paradis!

Unlimited PowerSpc. Ross Welsh (left), and Spc. Tanner Holk, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 197th Field Artiller...
10/16/2023

Unlimited Power
Spc. Ross Welsh (left), and Spc. Tanner Holk, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 197th Field Artillery Regiment, New Hampshire Army National Guard, verify the power connection on a 34 kilowatt generator as part of a training exercise on October 14 at the Manchester armory.
Soldiers of the 197th Field Artillery Regiment learned to troubleshoot and operate a range of military power generators as part of a familiarization course.
"It was an electrifying experience," said Holk. "It really grounded my interest in being able to generate power in the field."
Photo by Spc. Liam Reilly, 603rd Public Affairs Detachment

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Change of Command for HHB this weekend!
10/16/2023

Change of Command for HHB this weekend!

Soldiers of the 3643rd BSB train in Vermont!
08/21/2023

Soldiers of the 3643rd BSB train in Vermont!

Standing in front of the formation from left to right, Sgt. Kailey MacDonald, Staff Sgt. John Cotter, Sgt. Connor McKeog...
08/04/2023

Standing in front of the formation from left to right, Sgt. Kailey MacDonald, Staff Sgt. John Cotter, Sgt. Connor McKeogh, Sgt. Matthew McGrath, Staff Sgt. Ryan Faulkner, and Sgt. Zachary Blocker of the 197th Field Artillery Brigade are awarded the Combat Action Badge during a ceremony held at the Manchester Armory on July 29.
The awards were presented as a result of action seen during a deployment to the Middle East in 2022 while serving alongside soldiers of Carnage Battery, 3/6 Field Artillery Regiment.
Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Richard Frost, 603rd Public Affairs Detachment

A Change of Responsibility Ceremony for the 197 FAB on Saturday. Farewell to Retired Command Sgt. Maj. St. Cyr and a wel...
07/31/2023

A Change of Responsibility Ceremony for the 197 FAB on Saturday. Farewell to Retired Command Sgt. Maj. St. Cyr and a welcome to Command Sgt. Maj. Kendall!

Spc. Jakob Unsworth, HHB,197th Field Artillery Brigade, New Hampshire Army National Guard, takes the oath of allegiance ...
07/24/2023

Spc. Jakob Unsworth, HHB,197th Field Artillery Brigade, New Hampshire Army National Guard, takes the oath of allegiance on July 21 at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Bedford, N.H.

Unsworth currently serves as a 13B Cannon Crew Member. He explained that he immigrated from the United Kingdom to the United States in 2017. He joined Arizona National Guard in 2021 as a 12B Combat Engineer before moving to New Hampshire.

In addition to his duties as a cannon crew member, Unsworth said serves alongside the Military Funeral Honors as an Honor Guard. He explained that he has assisted with over 50 funerals for New Hampshire Army veterans.

"It is the most humbling job I've ever done," said Unsworth. "Its an honor to be able to participate and I'm grateful that I can serve families and loved ones."

Unsworth said that his current goals include becoming a warrant officer in order to fly Blackhawk helicopters and buying his first home.

"I was born in England, but I was made in the USA," said Unsworth.

Photo by Spc. Liam Reilly, 603rd Public Affairs Detachment.

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06/21/2023

Cronin Memorial Service

Pfc. Stefane Godoes of the 197th is naturalized as a U.S. citizen today!
06/16/2023

Pfc. Stefane Godoes of the 197th is naturalized as a U.S. citizen today!

3rd BN soldiers getting oriented on the Gustaf in Kuwait. Just another day at the office.
06/04/2023

3rd BN soldiers getting oriented on the Gustaf in Kuwait. Just another day at the office.

Pfc. Connor Manning, 3rd Battalion, 197th Field Artillery Regiment, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, is taught about the Carl-Gustaf 84mm Recoilless Rifle by Spc. Bernardo Mendoza, 1st Battalion, 160th Infantry Regiment, Bravo Company, during CENTCOMs Armed Forces Day, Kuwait, May 19, 2023. The Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle is a man-portable, multi-role weapon system that allows dismounted soldiers to effectively deal with multiple challenges on the modern battlefield. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Devin Bard, 3-197th FAR PAO.)

Soldiers of the 197th are resetting this month at the Manchester Armory
06/04/2023

Soldiers of the 197th are resetting this month at the Manchester Armory

A Yellow Ribbon event is held for 197th Field Artillery Brigade soldiers returning home the Middle East on May 6 at the ...
05/08/2023

A Yellow Ribbon event is held for 197th Field Artillery Brigade soldiers returning home the Middle East on May 6 at the Concord IBEW

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Sgt. Stephanie Mahoney receives her promotion, and her accolades,  at formation in Manchester on May 7.
05/08/2023

Sgt. Stephanie Mahoney receives her promotion, and her accolades, at formation in Manchester on May 7.

Soldiers of the 197th Field Artillery Brigade are officially welcomed home at Concord High School on May 7.
05/08/2023

Soldiers of the 197th Field Artillery Brigade are officially welcomed home at Concord High School on May 7.

Newly-promoted Capt. Olivia Lacroix gets her rank from 197th Brigade Commander
05/07/2023

Newly-promoted Capt. Olivia Lacroix gets her rank from 197th Brigade Commander

Staff Sgt. Mark Hayward receives his new rank at the Manchester Armory during drill weekend on May 7
05/07/2023

Staff Sgt. Mark Hayward receives his new rank at the Manchester Armory during drill weekend on May 7

3643rd Brigade Support Battalion conducts sling load training at Center Strafford
05/06/2023

3643rd Brigade Support Battalion conducts sling load training at Center Strafford

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1059 Canal Street
Manchester, NH
03103

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