News

  • Veterans Part of 104th Family

    The U.S. population is a little over 306 million, of which 24.5 million are veterans, and of the veteran population, 9.5 million are over the age of 65, dieing at a rate of 1.8 thousand each day. The later of those figures help us to realize that the veteran who are part of our lives, need to be

  • Spotlight on Airman First Class Jesse Edwards

    As one of the many necessary departments and offices included in the 104th Fighter Wing, Munitions keeps the F-15s missiles, bombs, and other air combat equipment dialed and ready for any mission. Airman First Class Jesse Edwards, munitions apprentice, is one of the members that makes this

  • Wounded Warrior Slaydon Inspires Barnes

    Last drill weekend I had the distinct privilege of escorting SSgt. Matthew Slaydon and his wife Annette throughout Barnes to various shops. Those fortunate enough to hear his message saw the strength and positive attitude this young hero displayed. Staff Sgt. Slaydon was extremely explicit and

  • Westfield Mayor to Sign ESGR Statement of Support

    The Mayor of Westfield, Michael R.  Boulanger will sign a 'Statement of Support', with the Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Monday December 8th at 2:00 p.m. at the Mayors office, 59 Court Street. The 'Statement of Support' is a symbolic gesture reassuring

  • Civil Engineering Builds Jet Blast Deflector

    The September drill marked the end of the beautiful views I used to enjoy from the ground floor of the Wing Headquarter building. This is due to the newest addition to our base, a jet blast deflector in front of Building 1, and although I lament the loss of my views of the flight line, I feel a lot

  • Incident Commander Course

    In the event of a disaster, how would civilian and military authorities organize their resources under one structure to respond effectively? During a weeklong course hosted by the 104th Emergency Management office, senior leadership from the 104th and other Air National Guard (ANG) units from the

  • Chamber Breakfast

    Barnes Air National Guard Base is currently the 3rd largest employer in Westfield, and its payroll annually exceeds that of 95% of the business within a 30 mile radius, it is a strong contributor to the Western Massachusetts tax base, and a long-time member of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce.

  • The Guard Cares

    For 12 consecutive years, the 104th Fighter Wing has partnered with the Westfield Head Start program to facilitate 'Guard-Care'. Guard care is a health screening program for pre-school age children preparing to enter school; this year's program was successfully run on September 9th. The Medical

  • Employers Gain Insight

    It's all been said before, "the National Guard could not perform its mission without the traditional members, and they could not be here without the support of their full-time employers." It has been said time in time again, because it is true. We can never loose sight of the one aspect of the Guard