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  • Force Support Squadron NCOs Honored

    The 2009 Hennessy Travelers Association Educational Foundation Armed Forces Forum for Culinary Excellence held its annual educational experience at the Culinary Institute of America's Greystone Campus in Napa Valley, California from October 4th - 10th. Twenty-five honorees from the Armed Forces who

  • Anatomy of a Bird Strike

    Aircraft bird strikes are a constant threat to aircraft. This is a well known and documented fact, not only at Barnes Air National Guard Base, but throughout the United States Air Force, and at airports throughout the world. Bird strikes have caused minor and major incidences since 1905, dating back

  • History of the F-100 Memorial ~ Part I

    Every year the wing rededicates the F-100 Memorial in honor of the its lost heroes. Many of those members passed well before any of the current members began working at the base. To better understand these members sacrifices, the Airscoop will feature a vignette or biography of a member whose name

  • Band of the Northeast’s Busy Summer

    MILFORD, MA - By any measure, the Air National Guard Band of the Northeast's (ANGBNE) recent summer concert tour was a tremendous success. Under the musical direction of SMS gt Bill Drury, the unit was well-received during its nine performances in Massachusetts and Connecticut from July 2-11. The

  • Student Flight Welcomes Training Ops at Camp Edwards

    As the rest of the 104 FW was enjoying the month of July without a UTA, Student Flight was charging on! On Friday, July 17th, 39 members of the 104th embarked on a three day excursion to Camp Edwards as part of the Massachusetts Recruit Sustainment Program with the Army National Guard. This total

  • ESGR Awards Pittsfield Mayor

    Mayor James Ruberto of Pittsfield recently received an ESGR Patriot award for his support of the Guard and Reserve members who work for the city of Pittsfield. Mr. Earl Bonnet (L), Mayor Ruberto (C) and Staff Sgt. Rosanne Frieri (R) pose for a photo at Pittsfield City Hall on 16 July. Staff Sgt

  • The Process of Enlisting...from an Enlistee

    During my time as an intern at the 104th Fighter Wing, my interest in becoming a part of the Wing increased daily. It was a pleasure to work with so many different people, but I was unsure of the process that was necessary to join the Air National Guard (ANG), and become a member of the 104th

  • Above and Beyond

    This story begins on March 7th when The Adjutant General, Major Gen. Joseph Carter came to Barnes for a medical appointment before his trip to Key West with the wing. During his visit, he had lunch at the dining facility with a few Airmen from throughout the base. During lunch, Staff Sgt. Karla

  • Oleksak Road Race

    Annually, the Wing participates in many community support projects. During the April Unit Training Assembly, the wing assisted with the Westfield Boys and Girls Club's annual 1/2 marathon road race. Wing members support the race through manning a water stop as well as members from the base running

  • Mass. Air Guard Volunteer of the Year

    Saturday, April 25th, a Volunteer Training and Recognition event was held at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center. Five members of the 104th Family Readiness Group attended the all day event. Attendees were Patricia Connors, Chairperson, Cindy Patnode, Treasurer, Lyn Richards,