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  • What is the Weapons Instructor Course

    Members of the 104th Fighter Wing deployed in November to Nellis AFB, Nevada to support the United States Air Force Weapons School. During this deployment, personnel supported the USAF Weapons School.The U.S. Air Force Weapons School teaches graduate-level instructor courses that provide the world's

  • Seatbelt saves awakened airman

    Jolting in the seat of her car, the driver was awakened to find the car driving toward a red minivan to her right. Startled, she swerved the steering wheel to avoid hitting the other vehicle, but had overturned the wheel and crashed into the center median."I never thought that it would happen to

  • Outstanding Airmen of the Year Announced

    Operational in the ASA, coordinating and hosting a world-class air show, deploying overseas supporting multiple contingency operations, reporting to state active duty to protect the citizens of the commonwealth, traveling to Nellis Air Force Base supporting Operations Red Flag or the Weapons

  • Being the Bad Guy

    On November 5, 2010, 88 members of the 104th Fighter Wing with 5 of their F-15 C/Ds traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to play the role of aggressor for the U.S. Air Force Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base.For two weeks the 104th Fighter Wing pilots will simulate the tactics of opposing nations and

  • Order of the Musket

    On Saturday night, 6 February 2010, Major General Richard Platt (ret) received the highest honor the enlisted corps of the 104th Fighter Wing can bestow upon an individual, The Order of the Musket. This is only the second time this award has been presented, the first time being to Major General

  • Airmen in Focus - Senior Airman Travis Miller

    Senior Airman Travis Miller joined the Air Force later in life than most of his colleagues in the Medals Technology shop here at the 104th. Being a 29 year old enlistee is never easy. However, he had always been keenly aware of a family military legacy that influenced his decision. Miller's

  • Operation Rising Water

    Over 1000 members of the Massachusetts National Guard answered the call to duty in response to the historic floods of March 2010. Soldiers and Airmen worked diligently in the driving rain for over four days and nights to assist residents of the communities impacted by the cresting waters.Members of

  • History of the F-100 Memorial ~ Part VIII

    Maj. John Southrey of Granby, Connecticut died when his jet collided with another jet near Wells, New York on September 17th, 1986. The pilot of the other plane, Michael Kohut, of Chicopee, Mass., survived the crash after being transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital with a fracture of the

  • Eat your Fruits and Veggies!

    Almost Everyone Needs to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables!A growing body of research shows that fruits and vegetables are critical to promoting good health. To get the amount that's recommended, most people need to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables they currently eat every day.Fruits and

  • Airmen in Focus - SrA Austin Putnam

    The 104th Fighter Wing honors one deserving Airman annually as its "Outstanding Airman of the Year." The 2010 award was earned by SrA Austin Putnam.Putnam, a native of Westfield, serves as a specialist in Aircraft Fuel System Maintenance. This position entails several critical tasks including