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06/19/2026

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In Harm's Way

New Hampshire Union Leader Editorial

June 13

They are out of sight and therefore out of mind for most of us, but men and women of the New Hampshire National Guard are once again in harm’s way as they serve our country overseas.

Like or dislike the current hostilities with Iran or just ignore them despite the price of gas, we should remember that some of our neighbors are in that dangerous region or soon will be.

These include the Air Guard’s 157th Air Refueling Wing, which is undoubtedly playing a key and taxing role in the skies over the Mideast. Its members have been deployed for months now.

Charlie Company will soon be on the way as well.

The New Hampshire Guard’s only infantry combat company is part of the 172nd Infantry Regiment, a specially trained mountain unit. While its specific deployment locations and duties for this trip are classified, it is a safe bet that the company’s 130 New Hampshire soldiers will be in some hot spots for much of the next year.

Their families and colleagues and many of their fellow Granite Staters will be here praying for their safe return.

--Joe McQuaid, Editor At Large

06/15/2026

If you’re in the area, go and give them a follow and shop local! We ❤️ seeing this community support. 🇺🇸😊🙌

A huge thank you to Amanda and Tyler Dumont of Orange Door Farm in Wilton, NH, for generously donating three boxes of vegetable plants to help our Bridges garden continue to grow! 🌱💜

Did you know? Orange Door Farm is one of the few CSAs in New Hampshire that accepts SNAP benefits, and one of the few that doubles SNAP dollars through Granite State Market Match.

Amanda and Tyler are passionate about ensuring everyone in our community has access to fresh, healthy food. Through partnerships with the Cheshire County Conservation District and the Northeast Organic Farming Association, they help provide discounted CSA shares to individuals and families in need throughout the summer.

We're grateful for their support and commitment to building a stronger, healthier community. Be sure to check them out!

06/15/2026

ORF was honored to host family members of the deployed soldiers of Charlie Company.

We shared horse care, leading, riding and made some great frozen horse snacks.

The best part of the day was connecting family members to one another. Spouses and Partners, Moms to moms, grandmothers to grandmothers, children to other children.

Facing deployment, especially within a NG unit can be very isolating. ORF is committed to helping to build this community that sacrifices so much.

Be on the lookout for our next event.

Our HOPE program, Horses Offer Peace Every day is open to our veteran families as well. Reach out for more information.

06/14/2026

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Amherst NH and surrounding!

06/12/2026

Recognizing all the women who have given so much to this country🇺🇸

06/11/2026

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06/10/2026

ORF is so honored to be hosting several families on Saturday.
If you'd like to help with providing lunch, snacks please contact me via text or inbox.

This is the first of what will be many opportunities to support our NH National Guard families, while their loved ones are serving overseas.