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The 104th Fighter Wing recognized its superior performers during the 42nd Annual Awards Ceremony

The 104th Fighter Wing recognized its superior performers during the 42nd Annual Awards Ceremony, January 9, 2016 at the Springfield Sheraton, Springfield Mass. From left to right: Colonel James J. Keefe, Wing Commander for the 104th Fighter Wing; Staff Sgt. Mary Keeler, Active Guard Reserve (AGR)/Technician of the Year; Mrs. Christine B. Bassett, Civilian of the Year; Sgt. Mark A. Giromini, Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year; Capt. Katie Gauvin, Company Grade Officer of the Year; Master Sgt. William Craig, First Sergeant of the Year; Senior Airman Shane T. Coakley, Airman of the Year; Chief Master Sgt. Anthony F. Swana, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year; Chief Master Sgt. Maryanne Walts, Command Chief of 104th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Mary Harrington).

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Four members of the 104th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron were recognized by the Air National Guard with 2015 Air National Guard Security Forces Annual individual awards

Four members of the 104th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron were recognized by the Air National Guard with 2015 Air National Guard Security Forces Annual individual awards, during the 42nd Annual Awards Ceremony, January 9, 2016 at the Springfield Sheraton, Springfield, Mass. These awards recognize the outstanding achievement of our Airmen who demonstrated the highest levels of performance across the Air National Guard in their respective categories. From left to right: Chief Master Sgt. Thomas A. Puccio; Colonel James J. Keefe, Wing Commander for the 104th Fighter Wing; Master Sgt. Casey B. Walsh, Outstanding Air National Guard Security Forces Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Award; Officer Christopher J. Krutka, Outstanding Air Reserve Component Security Forces Civilian Award; Staff Sgt. Steven Vigneault, Outstanding Air National Guard Security Forces Flight-level Non-Commissioned Officer Award; Senior Airman Shane T. Coakley, Outstanding Air National Guard Security Forces Flight-level Airman Award; Maj. Gen L. Scott Rice, Commander of the Massachusetts National Guard; Brig. Gen. Robert T. Brooks Jr., Assistant Adjutant General for Air, Massachusetts Air National Guard; Col. Anne Ware, 104th Fighter Wing Mission Support Group Commander; Chief Master Sgt. Maryanne Walts, Command Chief of 104th Fighter Wing; Lt. Col. Steve Reynolds, 104th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron Commander (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Mary Harrington).

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Colonel Keefe recieves the Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award, May 9, 2015.

Colonel Keefe received Ellis Island Medal of Honor, May 9, 2015. The ELLIS ISLAND MEDALS OF HONOR are awarded annually to a group of distinguished American citizens who exemplify a life dedicated to community service. These are individuals who preserve and celebrate the history, traditions and values of their ancestry while exemplifying the values of the American way of life, and who are dedicated to creating a better world for us all. The National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations - NECO- was created on the conviction of its founders that the diversity of the American people is what makes this nation great. Its mission is to honor and preserve this diversity and to foster tolerance, respect and understanding among religious and ethnic groups. NECO sponsors the Ellis Island Medals of Honor which are presented annually to American citizens who have distinguished themselves within their own ethnic groups while exemplifying the values of the American way of life. Past Medalists include six U.S. President, one foreign President, Nobel Prize winners and leaders of industry, education, the arts, sports and government, along with everyday Americans who have made freedom, liberty and compassion a part of their life's work. Each year, Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients are listed in the Congressional Record, honoring those who have made enduring contributions to our nation and to the world. Past recipients: Presidents Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, and notable figures such as Rosa Parks, Cesar E. Chavez, Muhammad Ali, Frank Sinatra, Wayne Newton, Itzhak Perlman, Joe DiMaggio, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Bob Hope, Quincy Jones, Mickey Mantle and many other distinguished entertainers, prominent religious figures, successful entrepreneurs, senators, congressmen, and military personnel.

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104FW succeeds at Silver Flag

An Airman from the 104th Emergency Management Flight, 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., looks over the shoulder of another EM guardsman as they discuss details for a situation report during a Silver Flag exercise May 16, 2015, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Silver Flag is an eight-day training course designed to prepare Airmen for any bare-base deployment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Bonnie Harper)

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104FW succeeds at Silver Flag

An Airman from the 104th Services Flight, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., waits to enter a wooded area for an expedient search and rescue training exercise, May 13, 2015, during Exercise Silver Flag, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Silver Flag is a U.S. Air Force training course designed to educate airman with valuable skills allowing them to know how to deploy using real-world equipment in real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie J. Casineau/Released)

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104FW succeeds at Silver Flag

Members from the 104th Services Flight, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., prepare dinner in a busy kitchen May 13, 2015, during Exercise Silver Flag, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Silver Flag is a U.S. Air Force training course designed to educate airman with valuable skills allowing them to know how to deploy using real-world equipment in real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie J. Casineau/Released)

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104FW succeeds at Silver Flag

An Airman from the 104th Emergency Management Flight, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., carries a fly cover for a Triple-S tent, May 12, 2015, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. He is building a tent with other active duty, guard and reserve members in preparation for Exercise Silver Flag. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie J. Casineau/Released)

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104FW succeeds at Silver Flag

Members of the 104th Services Flight work together to set up a temporary tent May 11, 2015, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, in preparation for exercise Silver Flag. Silver Flag is an eight-day training course designed to prepare Airmen for any bare-base deployment.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Bonnie Harper)

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104FW succeeds at Silver Flag

Airmen from the 104th Services Flight, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., take cover from simulated enemy fire during an expedited search and recovery exercise May 13, 2015, during Exercise Silver Flag. Silver Flag is an eight-day training exercise designed to prepare Airmen for bare-base deployments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Bonnie Harper/Released)

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104FW EOD participates in C-130 exercise

The non-commissioned officer in charge of operations, 104th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., removes flares from a C-130 aircraft May 13, 2015, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. This was part of an EOD exercise and fulfilled their yearly aircraft-training requirement. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Bonnie Harper/Released)

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104FW EOD participates in C-130 exercise

The non-commissioned officer in charge of equipment, and the non-commissioned officer in charge of operations, 104th Explosive Ordnance Flight (EOD), 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., cut duct tape to secure flares to safe the C-130 aircraft, May 13, 2015, Ramstein, Air Base Germany. The Airmen are emergency responders who will be qualified on “Safeing” the C-130 aircraft, making him more valuable to the 104th Fighter Wing and New England area. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie J. Casineau/Released)

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104FW EOD participates in C-130 exercise

The non-commissioned officer in charge of equipment, 104th Explosive Ordnance Flight (EOD), 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., walks around the C-130 aircraft prior to “Safeing” it, May 13, 2015, Ramstein, Air Base Germany. He is an emergency responder who will be qualified on “Safeing” the C-130 aircraft, making him more valuable to the 104th Fighter Wing and New England area. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie J. Casineau/Released)

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Mass. Air Guardsman briefs USAFE personnel staff on vPC program

Senior Master Sgt. Nicholas Kollett, Enlisted Force Development Manager, Joint Force Headquarters, Massachusetts Air National Guard, Hanscom, Air Force Base, Mass., trains an active-duty member , on the Virtual Personnel Center (vPC) program, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, May 7, 2015. The active duty is currently using the Evaluation Management System (EMS) that is being phased out, requiring them to transition to vPC by September of this year. (U.S Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Martin/Released)

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Mass. Air Guardsman briefs USAFE personnel staff on vPC program

Senior Master Sgt. Nicholas Kollett, Enlisted Force Development Manager, Joint Force Headquarters, Massachusetts Air National Guard, Hanscom, Air Force Base, Mass., trains active-duty members on the Virtual Personnel Center (vPC) program, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, May 7, 2015. The active duty is currently using the Evaluation Management System (EMS) that is being phased out, requiring them to transition to vPC by September of this year. (U.S Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Martin/Released)

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Airman from 104th Services Flight trains on lodging at Ramstein

Staff Sgt. Adrianne Johnson, 104th Services Flight, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., finishes making a bed with Sophia Kourtidou, housekeeper, May 7, Air Force Inn, Kaiserslautern Military Community Center, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. This was part of Johnson's housekeeping training at the KMCC Air Force Inn May 5-7. She additionally trained on inspecting rooms, accounting, reservations, and supply, allowing her to sign off on requirements for her services position. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie J. Casineau/ Released)

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Airman from 104th Services Flight trains on lodging at Ramstein

Staff Sgt. Adrianne Johnson, 104th Services Flight, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., receives training on front desk procedures from Ayesgui Gignac, Guest Services Representative, May 7, 2015, on the front desk computer system, Air Force Inn, Kaiserslautern Military Community Center, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Johnson trained at the KMCC Air Force Inn May 5-7 in the areas of housekeeping, inspecting rooms, accounting, reservations, and supply, allowing her to sign off on requirements for her services position. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie J. Casineau/ Released)

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Airman from 104th Services Flight trains on lodging at Ramstein

Staff Sgt. Adrianne Johnson, 104th Services Flight, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., receives training from Alley Carollo, Guest Services Representative, May 7, 2015, on the front desk computer system, Air Force Inn, Kaiserslautern Military Community Center, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Johnson trained at the KMCC Air Force Inn May 5-7 in the areas of housekeeping, inspecting rooms, accounting, reservations, and supply, allowing her to sign off on requirements for her services position. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie J. Casineau/ Released)

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Airman from 104th Services Flight trains on lodging at Ramstein

Staff Sgt. Adrianne Johnson, 104th Services Flight, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., receives training from Alley Carollo, Guest Services Representative, May 7, 2015, on the front desk computer system, Air Force Inn, Kaiserslautern Military Community Center, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Johnson trained at the KMCC Air Force Inn May 5-7 in the areas of housekeeping, inspecting rooms, accounting, reservations, and supply, allowing her to sign off on requirements for her services position. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie J. Casineau/ Released)

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104th Emergency Management does Active CBRNE Response exercise at Spangdahlem

Tech. Sgt. Nicole Locke, 104th Emergency Management Flight, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., samples an unknown substance for testing during an exercise May 6, 2015, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Locke is training on Active CBRNE (Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and High- Yield Explosives) Response with the active-duty members to enhance their Hazmat Technician Certification. This is a required training that needs to be done by the guard and the active duty. Doing the training together allows them to increase their knowledge by sharing their experiences and use different types of equipment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Bonnie Harper/Released)

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