Dec. 10, 2024 104th Fighter Wing holds Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Minuteman Gate BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, WESTFIELD, Mass. – With the snip of a ribbon and applause from community leaders, the 104th Fighter Wing marked a new chapter at Barnes Air National Guard Base on Nov. 7, 2024, by unveiling the Minuteman Gate — a critical upgrade in security and infrastructure as the
April 8, 2024 104th Fighter Wing selects 21 Airmen for core cadre training Twenty one Airmen from the 104th Fighter Wing were selected for a two year core cadre program as part of the Wing’s conversion from the F-15 Eagle to the F-35A Lightning II.
April 8, 2024 104th Fighter Wing identified as “benchmark” for fighter wings during Unit Effectiveness Inspection Capstone The 104th Fighter Wing recently welcomed 63 inspectors from the Air Combat Command Inspector General’s office for the Wing’s Capstone Inspection which awarded the Wing an “effective” rating.
May 30, 2023 National Guard Honors Fallen in Memorial Day Observances ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Guard is honoring service members who died for their country in Memorial Day observances across the country this weekend.“When we remember what the fallen have given us, when we remember why they served, when we remember what they gave up so we could be free, merely
May 22, 2023 Local, 104FW Emergency Response personnel collaborate to ensure community safety during WIAS 2023 Local and wing emergency services personnel joined forces to keep Barnstormers and guests of the Westfield International Air Show safe during the air show and open house weekend held May 13-14, 2023 at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts.During the airshow, Barnestormer firefighters and
May 19, 2023 101 Critical Days of Summer defending the Human Weapon System The 101 Critical Days of Summer begins on Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day weekend. During this timeframe Airmen, and Guardians tend to participate more in outdoor activities, take time to travel, barbeque with friends and explore new things over a season that has historically
May 15, 2023 Civilian hiring event for Hanscom AFB planned May 23 Air Force Civilian Service will host a recruitment and hiring event May 23 at the Burlington Marriott, One Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, Massachusetts, to fill more than 400 positions at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass.
May 15, 2023 104FW hosts 2023 Westfield International Airshow The 104th Fighter Wing opened its doors to the public for the first time since 2017, hosting acts such as the F-35 Lightning II demonstration team and an F-15C Eagle demonstration, during the Westfield International Air Show, May 13-14, 2023, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts.Nearly
April 2, 2023 104FW Medical Group maintains wing-wide readiness through efficient annual screenings The 104th Fighter Wing Medical Group conducted Periodic Health Assessments during an event known as the PHAst track Feb. 27 - March 5, 2023 at Barnes Air National Guard Base. The 104MDG completed dental exams, audiograms, blood draws, immunizations and physical evaluations during the PHAst track.The
April 2, 2023 104FW Airman competes in Best Warrior Competition U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jessica Gallis, equipment manager with the 104th Logistics Readiness Squadron, competed in the Massachusetts' Army Best Warrior Competition March 23 - 25, 2023, at Camp Edwards, Joint-Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts.Best Warrior is an annual, national Army competition testing