🕯️ Remembering Private William J. Jordan, USMC 🕯️ USS Maine • 1898 As Cuba fought for independence from Spain, the USS Maine was sent to Havana to protect U.S. interests. On Feb. 15, 1898, a massive explosion killed over 250 sailors and Marines.

This Presidents' Day, we remember that many of the leaders who’ve served as our nation’s Commander-in-Chief were also veterans who answered the call to serve before holding the highest office in the land.

Headline: A Legacy of Love on the Memorial Walkway ❤️ There is a unique kind of comfort in seeing a loved one’s name etched in stone, surrounded by the peaceful grounds of the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery.

Today in history—February 18, 1944—the 203rd Signal Radar Maintenance Unit was officially constituted, marking the ancestral "birthday" of what we know today as the 3643rd Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) of the New Hampshire Army National Guard.

NH's 1st Infantry returned Feb 20, 1017 from the Mexican border. Their civilian life was short-lived. By April 6, 1917, the "Border Boys" were called to join the 26th "Yankee" Division. From the Rio Grande to the Western Front, the grit of the Granite State never wavered. 🇺🇸⛰️

🎖️ 250 Stories for 250 Years: Honoring NH Veterans "Every story matters. Help us ensure no veteran is forgotten." #NHVeterans #603Vets #Military #250Birthday #HappyBirthdayAmerica #NewHampshire #Patriot

Flags in the breeze, heroes in our hearts. A beautiful day for reflection at Boscawen. #NewHampshire #NHSVC #NHVeterans #603Vets #Reflection #Gratitude #USA #Military #NH

Today, we salute the "Citizen Sailors" of the Granite State and beyond! 🇺🇸 🌊

250 Years of Service: From the Battle of Concord to the Streets of Nashua 🇺🇸 As we celebrate our 250th Birthday, we are looking back at the incredible "Story of Service" of Brigadier-General Elbert Wheeler (1849–1930).

"With willing hearts and skillful hands, the difficult we do at once, the impossible takes a bit longer." — U.S. Seabees Motto ⚓️🔨

From Epsom to Saratoga: A New Hampshire Hero’s Journey 🛡️ On this day in 1777, a man named William McCrillis from Epsom, NH, did something that changed the course of his life—and our history. He signed his name to enlist in the 1st New Hampshire Regiment.

🤝 Will you help us reach the finish line and make history? You can submit your own service or that of a loved one directly at: 💻 sos.nhsvc.com

Happy International Women's Day and a HUGE shout out to our #NH Military Women!

For #MedalOfHonor Monday, we remember Pvt. Joseph S.G. Sweatt (6th Mass. Infantry). During the Battle of Carrsville (1863), Sweatt ignored orders to retreat, instead charging BACK into heavy fire to rescue wounded comrades. He stayed with them until he was captured. 🎖️🇺🇸

Celebrating Women's History Month and the remarkable legacy of Harriet Patience Dame! A true pioneer, Harriet Dame served as a Civil War nurse for the 2nd NH Regiment for the entire war. Known to soldiers as "The Angel of Mercy," she was a Concord, New Hampshire, native.

As part of the @NationalHistoryDay "Untold Stories" project, Ss delivered eulogies for two #NH heroes who served in the U.S. Marines during WWII: Cpl. Rudolph E Miniutti and Col. Reginald G Walker, Jr. #NationalHistoryDay #UntoldStories #NHVeterans #NHEd #603Vets WWII #USMC #SemperFi

🎖️ Women’s History Month Spotlight: Brigadier General Carolyn J. Protzmann This Women’s History Month, we honor a true New Hampshire trailblazer: Brigadier General Carolyn J. Protzmann (1955–2020).

🐾 Paws, Salute, and Celebrate! 🐾 Today, we’re trading treats for salutes because it’s National K9 Veterans Day! 🎖️🐶

The man who made mashed potatoes in a trash can. Never spoke of his WW1 service. Read Elwyn Hopkins, #Nashua #NH #Veteran #StoryofService sos.nhsvc.com/elwyn-c-hopkin… Thank you Gary Ledoux.

"I had no ambition to be a pioneer. I just happened to be there when the opportunity opened." — Captain Mildred McAfee Horton. ⚓️