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Airmen from the 104th Fighter Wing spectate the F-35 arrival ceremony at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., Sept. 13 2026. The official arrival of the F-35 to Barnes marks the culmination of a decade of effort, including work by military officials, Massachusetts state lawmakers, congressional committees, and local civic partners. The 104th's new mission to provide lethal and ready airpower to combatant commanders anytime and anywhere carries forth the heritage of the National Guard first formed in Massachusetts over 250 years ago - always ready, and by the sword. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Ellen Ozkaptan)

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Photo by: Airman 1st Class Ellen Ozkaptan | VIRIN: 260913-Z-JG244-1015.JPG

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