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F-100 Rededication Ceremony

Members of the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass. and distinguished guests gather May 4, 2013 to honor fallen guardsmen at the annual F-100 re-dedication memorial ceremony. The F-100 memorial, originally dedicated by the 104th Fighter Wing’s Chief Council in 1987, honors the 12 fallen guardsmen who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. During the ceremony, 104th Fighter Wing Commander, Col. James Keefe said, “Every day we drive past this monument, which serves as a reminder that the defense of our nation can come with a price, and that many have fallen to preserve the freedoms we enjoy. This unit has a proud history of service, and today, we embody that legacy.” (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie J. Casineau/released)
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Awards on Display

Nearly 100 awards are displayed for approximately 400 members of the 104th Fighter Wing and their families that attended the annual awards banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel, Springfield, Mass., April 6, 2013. (Air National Guard Photo by Maj. Mary Harrington)
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39th Annual Award Banquet

Approximately 400 members and their families stand with hands over their hearts while the national anthem is sung and the honor guard stands at attention during the annual awards banquet. Members of the 104th Fighter Wing celebrated the accomplishments of their peers at the 39th annual awards banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel, Springfield, Mass., April 6, 2013. (Air National Guard photo by Maj. Mary Harrington)
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39th Annual Award Banquet Wing Award Winners

Six members of the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield Mass. receive Wing Awards. From left, Capt. Osme Benedict, Tech. Sgt. Jeremiah McClosky, Master Sgt. Yasser Menwer, Tech. Sgt. Michael Kearns, Staff Sgt. Charles Diaz, Master Sgt. Larry Brace and Col. James Keefe at the 39th annual awards banquet. The 104th Fighter Wing held their annual awards banquet at the Sheraton Hotel, Springfield Mass., April 6, 2013. (Air National Guard photo by TSgt. Melanie J. Casineau)
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Four Community College of the Air Force degrees awarded

Four members were presented their Community College of the Air Force degrees April 6, 2013. From left, Command Chief Master Sgt. Todd Fappiano, Staff Sgt. Miguel Gonzalez, Tech. Sgt. Christine Lupacchino, Tech. Sgt Sandra Pulliam, Tech. Sgt Heather Cekovsky, Tech. Sgt Nathaniel Donnachie and Col. James Keefe at the 39th annual awards banquet. The CCAF provides two-year educational programs to enlisted members of the active duty Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Reserve Command. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie J. Casineau)
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New General in town

Brig. Gen. Gary Keefe, commander, Massachusetts Air National Guard, and Aprile Brooks pins the rank of Brigadier General on the uniform of Robert Brooks Jr., during a promotion ceremony at the Massachusetts National Guard's Joint Force Headquarters building, Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, Mass., Jan. 25, 2013. Brooks serves as the Assistant Adjutant General- Air, Massachusetts Air National Guard.
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Col. Kenneth L Lambrich Vice Commander of the 104th FW

In 2008 Col Lambrich became a member of the 104th FW, Massachusetts Air National Guard where he commanded the 104th Operations Group until 2013 and currently serves as Vice Commander of the 104th FW.
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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!
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Deployed members return home from AEF deployment

On July 10, 2012, about 200 104th Fighter Wing members returned home from a 90-day, Air Expeditionary Force deployment. Family and friends welcomed the members home with cheers, tears and hugs.
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Deployed members return home from AEF deployment

On July 10, 2012, about 200 104th Fighter Wing members returned home from a 90-day, Air Expeditionary Force deployment. Family and friends welcomed the members home with cheers, tears and hugs.
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Red Sox fans who deployed to the Middle East with the 104th Fighter Wing after they shadowed the"Run for Home Base".

On May 20th, members of the deployed aviation package, stationed at an undisclosed location in the Middle East, participated in a simultaneous ‘Run for Home Base’, along side the rest of Red Sox Nation...the only difference was the 131 Air Expeditionary Squadron runners didn’t enjoy the cool spring Boston air, they battled 90 degree temperatures at 4:30 in the morning as they ran around their military base, finishing on the home plate of a dust covered softball field.
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F-100 Rededication Ceremony

Col. Tony Gwosch places a wreath at the base of the F-100 Memorial commemorating fallen unit members during the F-100 Rededication Ceremony held at the 104th Fighter Wing on May 5, 2012.
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Congressman Richard Neal speaks to the members of the 104th Fighter Wing during a Commander’s Call

On March 3rd, 2012 Congressman Richard Neal speaks to the members of the 104th Fighter Wing during a Commander’s Call that was held in the main hanger at the 104th Fighter Wing Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, MA. This commander’s call was held to give several members of the wing award. This event was also to recognize members of the wing who will deploy next month, a change in command and members who have returned from a deployment. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Mark Fortin)
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Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Daley receives a Meritorious Service Medal and a Retirement certificate from Senator Scott Brown and his wife Senator Kelly Ayotte

On March 3rd, 2012 Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Daley receives a Meritorious Service Medal and a Retirement certificate from Senator Scott Brown and his wife Senator Kelly Ayotte during a Commanders Call that was held in the main hanger at the 104th Fighter Wing Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, MA. Lieutenant Daley completed 22 years of service. (Air National Guard photo by Technical Sergeant Melanie J. Casineau)
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Major General Joseph Carter presents a Bronze Star to Staff Sergeant Robert Eisner

On March 3rd, 2012 Major General Joseph Carter presents a Bronze Star to Staff Sergeant Robert Eisner during a Commander’s Call that was held in the main hanger at the 104th Fighter Wing Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, MA. Staff Sergeant Eisner was awarded the Bronze star for his recent duties overseas. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Mark Fortin)
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Wing Commanders Call

Members of the 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard gather at a wing Commander’s Call to recognize fellow unit members for the their superior performance and service to duty on March 3, 2012. In attendance at the ceremony were Senator Scott Brown, Congressman Richard Neal of Springfield, Massachusetts, Major General Joseph Carter, Commander of the Massachusetts National Guard, Major General Scott Rice, Commander of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, and other local dignitaries honoring the troops during this event. (Air National Guard Photo by: Senior Master Sergeant, Robert J. Sabonis)
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UCI results top the charts

A week prior to the UCI and LCAP inspections, the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup, demonstrating the power of team-work. Many sportscasters in the early part play-off considered the Bruins to be one of the most unlikely teams to win the series, and it was the team-work that was lauded as the most important aspect of their championship run. As the wing prepared for the inspection, the wing leadership used the Bruins as an example for finishing strong. Lt. Col. Charles Wilson, from the exercise and evaluation office worked with Senior Master Sgt. James Burke from the 104th Logistic Readiness Squadron to create Barnes’ own Stanley Cup, signifying that team-work and hard work paid-off, excelling during these arduous inspections. This ‘cup’ was presented to Col. Brooks, the team captain in the same fashion as the Stanley Cup is presented to the winning team’s captain at the end of the NHL play-offs. The ‘cup’ was then passed amongst the wing members in attendance during the out-brief.
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104th Marksmanship Team on Target

The 2011 State Marksmanship Competition was held from 12-14 August 2011 at Fort Devens, Mass. Units from across the Massachusetts National Guard participated in the nationally sanctioned competition that also served as a valuable training opportunity. Perceived as the favorite of the competition, members of the 104th did not disappoint attaining the highest team scores in the competition.
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Scheduled maintenance always on time

Master Sgt. Tom MacDonald, and Staff Sgt. Celeste Walsh review the procedure before preforming an inspection of the emergency escape system on the F-15D Eagle. Both MacDonald and Walsh are deployed with 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard, to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska supporting a joint training exercise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by: Technical Sergeant, Anthony Mutti)
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Doing maintenance

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Richards and Senior Airmen Kyle Bienia service a part on an F-15 Eagle while deployed to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska in support of a training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anthony Mutti)
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