The Red Arrow Diner’s Manchester location had the distinct honor of welcoming Rear Admiral Matthew Case, one of the U.S. Navy’s highest-ranking leaders with New Hampshire roots, for a special visit on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, ahead of Veterans Day.
A Nottingham native, Raymond High School graduate and University of New Hampshire alumnus, Rear Admiral Case returned to the Granite State as part of an Executive Engagement Visit coordinated through the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO). The initiative connects Navy leaders with local communities, fostering conversations about military service, national security and the important relationship between the Navy and the American people.
For Rear Admiral Case and his wife, Krystyn, who also grew up in the area, the morning offered more than an opportunity for community engagement. The visit to Red Arrow Diner’s Manchester location was a nostalgic return to a familiar childhood favorite! The couple enjoyed revisiting the iconic Manchester diner, sharing memories and experiencing a little taste of home while connecting with members of the community.
Rear Admiral Case currently holds senior leadership responsibilities within Navy Medicine, including serving as deputy surgeon general of the U.S. Navy. His distinguished career has taken him from his New Hampshire upbringing to some of the Navy’s highest levels of leadership, making his return to the Granite State especially meaningful.
The visit was part of a broader New Hampshire tour leading up to and including Veterans Day, during which Rear Admiral Case was scheduled to meet with Gov. Kelly Ayotte, state leaders and community members while participating in activities recognizing the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans.
WMUR-TV joined us at the Red Arrow Diner to capture highlights of the visit and speak with Rear Admiral Case about his New Hampshire roots, military service and return to his home state.
Watch WMUR’s coverage of Rear Admiral Matthew Case’s visit below.
For more than a century, the Red Arrow Diner has been a gathering place for Granite Staters from all walks of life, and we are proud to continue that tradition by welcoming distinguished visitors who have made an impact far beyond our state’s borders.
We extend our sincere thanks to Rear Admiral Case and Krystyn for spending part of their morning with us, and to all the men and women who have served or continue to serve our country. It was an honor to welcome them home, especially during a week dedicated to recognizing our nation’s veterans.
Learn more about Rear Admiral Matthew Case and his distinguished Navy career.