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  • Air Guard Recruiters volunteer at Boy's State 2013

    Master Sgt. Ernest Smith and Tech Sgt. Rhon Salmon, Massachusetts Air National Guard recruiters, spent a week in June volunteering with the Massachusetts American Legion "Boy's State" program. From June 14th to June 21st, they lived in a dorm at Stonehill College and assisted the American Legion by

  • 104th receives Federal Green Challenge Award for water conservation

    The 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard, received the Federal Green Challenge Award during the Environmental Protection Agency New England 2013 Environmental Merit Award Ceremony on June 26 at the John W. McCormack Post Office and Courthouse in Boston for their achievements in water

  • CBRN Enhanced Response Force Package

    Amid the panic and uncertainty that surrounds a natural disaster like a tornado, earthquake, or even a man-made disaster, the National Guard is prepared to bring calm and organization to the recovery effort.Put to the test June 7-10, 2013, the Massachusetts CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological,

  • 104th Responds to Boston Marathon Attack

    "Something is wrong. This happens over there, this doesn't happen here."Staff Sgt. Jennifer Fulton nodded as she heard this familiar observation from another soldier attempting to process the tragic events of Monday, April 15, 2013. She sat in a quiet room in a Massachusetts armory and listened to

  • USO Gala

    While most of the 104th Fighter Wing members were attending last month's annual awards banquet, one member was across town and recognized for his outstanding accomplishments by the Pioneer Valley USO. On the evening of April 6, 2013, at the annual Pioneer Valley USO Gala, a new member of the 104th,

  • Memorial meaning

    Every day, we drive by it. Every year, we rededicate it. But have you taken the time to learn about the peoples' names affixed to it?Since 1947, members of the 104th Fighter Wing have sacrificed to preserve freedom. Some of those warriors died while involved in aircraft related accidents. The F-100

  • First Sergeant thoughts

    As some of you may know, my wife and I ran the Boston Marathon April 15. I was half a mile from finishing the race, and my wife was approximately 200 yards from the finish line when she saw in great detail the two explosions and the suffering that followed. As she stood there, motionless, trying to

  • New General in town

    Surrounded by his family and friends, Col. Robert T. Brooks, former commander of the 104th Fighter Wing recited his oath of office before accepting his new role as the newest General Officer in the Mass. National Guard, serving as the Assistant Adjutant General-Air on January 25. In his remarks, he

  • Do we have a world champion in our midst?

    Lt. Col. Michael Cousins isn't at drill this Sept weekend; instead he's in Los Vegas, Nevada racing in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship!This triathlon consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run - how many of you could do that?Cousins came in top for his age group during