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  • Barnestormer helps combat against COVID-19

    COVID-19 vaccine distribution has begun at the 104th Fighter Wing after nearly one year of combating the global pandemic. The 104th Medical Group has been working hard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to help keep barnstormers healthy and safe.Airman 1st class Hannah Jones-Trudeau, public health

  • Electrical Power Production Specialist Keeps Pilots Safe

    These mission-critical specialists ensure our F-15 Eagle’s arresting systems are operating properly. Arresting systems are cables that span the width of the runway to safely catch aircraft in the event of an engine malfunction or rejected takeoff. With Barnes having an alert-fighter mission, these

  • Get to Know a Vehicle Management Specialist

    “In vehicle management, there are several roles which have very different responsibilities,” said Gauvin. “At the floor level, we have mechanics and technicians who are responsible for performing maintenance on any of the 135 vehicles we have in the fleet. These vehicles range from smaller gas

  • Life as a Hydraulic System’s Specialist

    McGaughey works tirelessly alongside other Airmen to keep up with the maintenance and repair required to maintain the 104th’s fleet. The hydraulic systems on an aircraft are crucial as they affect landing gear, brakes, flight controls, and weapons.

  • Base fitness room opens with new guidelines to promote safety

    The Barnes Air National Guard base fitness room reopened July 20, 2020, with new guidelines and precautions in place to ensure a safe and healthy environment after being closed to limit exposure of COVID-19.The fitness room is now open for use by members assigned to the 104th Fighter Wing at

  • 104th Fighter Wing Public Health, innovating and educating

    Hundreds of Barnestormers are working in support of the COVID-19 pandemic and rely on the knowledge and expertise of the Barnes Air National Guard Base Public Health officer to guide them in keeping safe while on base and in the community. The 104th Fighter Wing Medical Group PH team is being led by

  • Local student, Intelligence professional excels in the Air National Guard

    Senior Airman Julianne Sharon, an intelligence analyst with the 104th Operations Group.  Sharon enlisted with the 104OG in December 2016 during her junior year at Westfield State University. “I always had the thought of joining the service, but I did not think I was capable of it,” said Sharon.  “I