Lt. Col. James Pappaianou, deputy judge advocate, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, New Hampshire National Guard (NHNG), stands at attention after receiving the Meritorious Service Medal during his retirement ceremony at the State Military Reservation in Concord, N.H., March 20, 2026. The president of the United States authorized this award in recognition of Pappaianou’s over 21 years of service and significant impact to the NHNG.
“He contributed significantly to personal readiness and the mission of the organization,” read the award, presented by Col. Jeffrey Chang, the general counsel and staff judge advocate for the NHNG. “Through a superior record of achievement, exceptional quality of service provided, leadership and outstanding technical expertise.”
(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Ferry, Public Affairs Office, Joint Forces Headquarters, NHNG)
| Date Taken: | 03.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.27.2026 11:05 |
| Photo ID: | 9577649 |
| VIRIN: | 260321-Z-AH488-3383 |
| Resolution: | 6240x4160 |
| Size: | 1.37 MB |
| Location: | CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE, US |
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