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Feb. 23, 2026
Expanding Joint Integrated Capabilities: 158th Fighter Wing, 104th Fighter Wing, and 103rd Airlift Wing Execute Rapid Rearming and Refueling Exercises

Westover AIR RESERVE BASE, Chicopee, Mass. – Members from the 104th Fighter Wing, 103rd Airlift Wing, and 158th Fighter Wing recently participated in a series of integrated combat turn (ICT) exercises, June 11-12, 2025, at Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee, Mass. The Distributable-ICT exercises
Feb. 23, 2026
A tearful farewell to the last trio of Eagles at the 104th Fighter Wing

BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Massachusetts - Three F-15C Eagles soaredone final loop around the 104th Fighter Wing, Westfield MA, as base personnel watchedfrom below, October 23, 2025, It was a tearful farewell as the last trio of Eagles fromBarnes Air National Guard Base departed for their
Feb. 23, 2026
104th Fighter Wing Flies into the Future with a New Commander and F-35 Conversion Underway

BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Westfield, MA – The 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard welcomed a new commander in a change of command ceremony held at Barnes Air National Guard Base on Saturday, December 6th. Col. Michael ‘Shot’ Glass assumed command of the 104 Fighter Wing
Feb. 23, 2026
The 104th Fighter Wing guarantees flight line response at a moment’s notice

BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Westﬁeld, MA-When winter conditions halt aircraft arrivals and departures, the economic consequences extend far beyond aviation. Corporate travel, sports charters, private ﬂights, and fuel sales are disrupted, while local restaurants, hotels, and businesses that
Feb. 23, 2026
104th Fighter Wing honors 2025 outstanding performers at annual awards banquet

BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. – The 104th Fighter Wing recognized the achievements of its Airmen during its annual Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards banquet at the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Saturday, February 7. This marks the second consecutive year the event
Dec. 17, 2024
104th Fighter Wing volunteers with Wreaths Across America

BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Massachusetts – More than 100 members of the 104th Fighter Wing and their families volunteered at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam for the Wreaths Across America event, December 14, 2024. They joined millions of Americans participating in the
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

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