New Hampshire National Guard breaks ground on new Plymouth Readiness Center

Official Statements

• 114th Public Affairs Detachment, November 13: “PLYMOUTH, N.H. — The New Hampshire Army National Guard broke ground Nov. 12 on the Plymouth Readiness Center, beginning a $31 million project to replace the community’s 1957 armory with a modern, secure facility built for current and future missions. The project will replace the 14,536-square-foot armory at 19 Armory Road with a 38,288-square-foot readiness center. Of the project’s total cost, $29 million is designated for construction.”

• 114th Public Affairs Detachment, November 13: “Built in 1957, the Plymouth armory has served as a home for New Hampshire Army National Guard Soldiers for nearly 70 years. For the last several decades, it has been home to field artillery, more recently, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 197th Field Artillery Regiment. The new Plymouth Readiness Center will continue the facility’s military legacy as the future home of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 941st Military Police Battalion.”

• 114th Public Affairs Detachment, November 13: “The existing armory has served generations of New Hampshire National Guard Soldiers and the Plymouth community. However, its size, layout and infrastructure no longer support modern training, operational, security and readiness requirements. Maj. Gen. David J. Mikolaities, the adjutant general of the New Hampshire National Guard, said the project represents a long-term investment in the Guard’s people, readiness and ability to serve New Hampshire.”

• 114th Public Affairs Detachment, November 13: “This state-of-the-art armory will resolve training shortfalls, boost soldier readiness, and integrate the Plymouth community by providing a veteran community hub” said Mikolaites. “It showcases New Hampshire’s powerful commitment to our National Guard and our veterans, ensuring our service members have the facilities they need to defend the state and nation for generations, and giving our veterans the support that they deserve through their service.”

• 114th Public Affairs Detachment, November 13: “The Governor and Council approved the project in September. Gov. Kelly Ayotte joined Guard leaders, state and local officials, and project representatives for the groundbreaking ceremony.”

• 114th Public Affairs Detachment, November 13: “Our National Guard members are always ready to answer the call to serve our state and our nation, and they deserve facilities that reflect their dedication and service,” Ayotte said. “This new center will strengthen readiness, support our veterans and their families, and ensure our Guard has the resources it needs to serve New Hampshire and our country for generations to come. I thank everyone who was involved in making this important project a reality.”

• 114th Public Affairs Detachment, November 13: “Smith Alvarez Sienkiewycz (SAS), a Burlington, Vermont-based architecture firm, serves as the project architect for the Plymouth Readiness Center. Turnstone Construction, based in Milford, New Hampshire, was awarded the construction contract following a June 24 public bid opening that received seven responses.”

• 114th Public Affairs Detachment, November 13: “We expect to begin demolition within the next two weeks and plan to complete the project in 2028,” said Stacy Clark, president, Turnstone Construction. When complete, the facility will provide New Hampshire Army National Guard Soldiers in Plymouth with the space and infrastructure needed to support their mission for years to come.”