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Col. Kenneth Lambrich receives Legion of Merit

Col. James Keefe, 104th Fighter Wing Commander, presents Col. Kenneth Lambrich with the Legion of Merit in a ceremony held Aug. 2, 2014, in the main hangar at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mark Fortin/Released)

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The ramp at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore., has boasted as many as 32 F-15 Eagles assigned to the 173rd Fighter Wing, and for more than a decade has been the sole schoolhouse for F-15C formal training in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard photo courtesy 173rd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

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Strong bonds 2014

On March 28, 2014, members of the Chaplains office at the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard base, Westfield Mass., held a Strong Bonds family workshop for two nights and three days at the Sheraton hotel in Springfield, Mass. Eleven families attended with children ages six through 14. Topics for the weekend were parents and children in healthy families, adult relationships in healthy families, and passing on values in healthy families. The schedule was completely interactive, from activities that were all about the kids, to being all about the parents. Families were asked to do numerous projects to help build skills that support the healthy family. Families were also asked to mix together into other families to get new ideas from each other.

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Strong bonds weekend 2014

On March 28, 2014, members of the Chaplains office at the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard base, Westfield Mass., held a Strong Bonds family workshop for two nights and three days at the Sheraton hotel in Springfield, Mass. Eleven families attended with children ages six through 14. Topics for the weekend were parents and children in healthy families, adult relationships in healthy families, and passing on values in healthy families. The schedule was completely interactive, from activities that were all about the kids, to being all about the parents. Families were asked to do numerous projects to help build skills that support the healthy family. Families were also asked to mix together into other families to get new ideas from each other.

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Barnes Personnel Deploy to Hawaii for Exercise Sentry Aloha

F-15 Eagles from the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., arrive March 4, 2014, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to participate in the largest Sentry Aloha exercise to date. The focus of the training will be on large scale mission scenarios that allow our F-15 pilots to practice aircraft collaboration with F-22 Raptors in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by 2nd. Lt. Anthony Mutti/Released)

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Barnes Personnel Deploy to Hawaii for Exercise Sentry Aloha

Master Sgt. Wade Rivest, 104th Fighter Wing Crew Chief Supervisor, organizes 104th Fighter Wing maintenance assets with a forklift, in support of Sentry Aloha, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 4, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by 2nd. Lt. Anthony Mutti/Released)

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Barnes Personnel Deploy to Hawaii for Exercise Sentry Aloha

Senior Master Sgt. Gary Allen takes roll call before Wing members depart Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield Mass., in route to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to participate in a Sentry Aloha exercise, March 3, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by 2nd. Lt. Anthony Mutti/Released)

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Runway ribbn cutting ceremony

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, U.S. Representative Richard Neal, Maj. Gen. L. Scott Rice, The Adjutant General, Massachusetts National Guard, Col. James J. Keefe, Commander 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard, and Brian Barnes, Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport Manager, participate in a runway upgrade ribbon cutting ceremony at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, Westfield, Mass. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. Fixing the runway was imperative for safe operations on both the military and civilian sides of the airport, and it took a strategic mix of funding resources from federal, state, and local government agencies to make it a reality. Completion of this $21 million runway project fills a critical infrastructure need to the airfield jointly used by civilians, industry, and the military, which will help maintain and even increase the positive economic impact to the local area. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Robert J. Sabonis / Released).

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Run for Home Base

Members of the 104th Fighter wing stand with Maj. Gen. L. Scott Rice, The Adjutant General– Mass. after completing the Run to Home Base at Fenway Park in Boston. The event raises funds for identifying, motivating, and clinically treating wounded service members and veterans with combat stress and traumatic brain injuries, and helping their families.

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104th Responds to Boston Marathon attack

Members of the 104th Fighter Wing, Mass. Air National Guard Security Forces, assist the Boston Transit Police directly after the Boston Marathon Bombing April 15, 2013.

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104th Fighter Wing Airmen honored

Members of the 104th Fighter Wing gather for a commander’s call on the flight line at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass. June 1, 2013, to recognize members who have recently returned from deployments, present awards to Airmen for their distinguished service and observe two change of command ceremonies. (U.S Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mark Fortin/ Released)

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Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray presents a citation to the 104th Fighter Wing

(Westfield, MA) Lt. Governor Timothy P. Murray presents Col. James P. Keefe, Commander of the 104th Fighter Wing, with a citation in recognition for receiving the highest possible assessment by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) during a recent unannounced inspection, May 16, 2013. Murray and members of the Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force, which Murray leads, work closely with Massachusetts military leaders to enhance and improve the Commonwealth’s military infrastructure. The task force met to discuss initiatives designed to enhance the relevancy of the two units located at Barnes Municipal Airport. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Robert J. Sabonis/Released).

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USO Gala

Mr. David Jubinville, the USO Board President stands with Capt. Cahill as Col. Tillman (ret) presents the award. (Photograph by USO photographer Mr. Tom Overlock)

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F-100 Rededication Ceremony

Members of the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass. and distinguished guests gather May 4, 2013 to honor fallen guardsmen at the annual F-100 re-dedication memorial ceremony. The F-100 memorial, originally dedicated by the 104th Fighter Wing’s Chief Council in 1987, honors the 12 fallen guardsmen who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. During the ceremony, 104th Fighter Wing Commander, Col. James Keefe said, “Every day we drive past this monument, which serves as a reminder that the defense of our nation can come with a price, and that many have fallen to preserve the freedoms we enjoy. This unit has a proud history of service, and today, we embody that legacy.” (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie J. Casineau/released)

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Awards on Display

Nearly 100 awards are displayed for approximately 400 members of the 104th Fighter Wing and their families that attended the annual awards banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel, Springfield, Mass., April 6, 2013. (Air National Guard Photo by Maj. Mary Harrington)

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39th Annual Award Banquet

Approximately 400 members and their families stand with hands over their hearts while the national anthem is sung and the honor guard stands at attention during the annual awards banquet. Members of the 104th Fighter Wing celebrated the accomplishments of their peers at the 39th annual awards banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel, Springfield, Mass., April 6, 2013. (Air National Guard photo by Maj. Mary Harrington)

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39th Annual Award Banquet Wing Award Winners

Six members of the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield Mass. receive Wing Awards. From left, Capt. Osme Benedict, Tech. Sgt. Jeremiah McClosky, Master Sgt. Yasser Menwer, Tech. Sgt. Michael Kearns, Staff Sgt. Charles Diaz, Master Sgt. Larry Brace and Col. James Keefe at the 39th annual awards banquet. The 104th Fighter Wing held their annual awards banquet at the Sheraton Hotel, Springfield Mass., April 6, 2013. (Air National Guard photo by TSgt. Melanie J. Casineau)

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Four Community College of the Air Force degrees awarded

Four members were presented their Community College of the Air Force degrees April 6, 2013. From left, Command Chief Master Sgt. Todd Fappiano, Staff Sgt. Miguel Gonzalez, Tech. Sgt. Christine Lupacchino, Tech. Sgt Sandra Pulliam, Tech. Sgt Heather Cekovsky, Tech. Sgt Nathaniel Donnachie and Col. James Keefe at the 39th annual awards banquet. The CCAF provides two-year educational programs to enlisted members of the active duty Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Reserve Command. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie J. Casineau)

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New General in town

Brig. Gen. Gary Keefe, commander, Massachusetts Air National Guard, and Aprile Brooks pins the rank of Brigadier General on the uniform of Robert Brooks Jr., during a promotion ceremony at the Massachusetts National Guard's Joint Force Headquarters building, Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, Mass., Jan. 25, 2013. Brooks serves as the Assistant Adjutant General- Air, Massachusetts Air National Guard.

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