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Massachusetts Air National Guardsmen Participate in Joint Mass Disaster Training

Twelve airmen from the 104th Medical Group and seven airmen from the 102nd Medical Group participated in a mass casualty training at the Earhart Terminal at Logan Airport in Boston Massachusetts. (U.S. Air National Guard Photos by Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Sarah Watson-Kirwin)
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104th Change of Command

Col. James M. Suhr assumed command of the 104th Fighter Wing during a change of command ceremony held at Barnes Air National Guard Base, March 5, 2017. Suhr is the first active duty commander for the 104th Fighter Wing. He is a dual status commander as both an active duty and Massachusetts National Guard officer as a part of an initiative known as Total Force Integration. Suhr assumed command from Col. James J. Keefe who will take on greater leadership roles at the Massachusetts Joint Forces Headquarters serving as the Assistant Adjutant General for the Massachusetts Air National Guard.(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie Casineau)
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104th Fighter Wing Change of Command

Col. James M. Suhr assumed command of the 104th Fighter Wing during a change of command ceremony held at Barnes Air National Guard Base, March 5, 2017. Governor Charlie Baker personally administered the oath of office officially swearing-in Col. Suhr to the Massachusetts National Guard prior to the Change of Command Ceremony. Col. Suhr is the first active duty commander for the 104th Fighter Wing. He is a dual status commander as both an active duty and Massachusetts National Guard officer as a part of an initiative known as Total Force Integration. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Sarah Watson-Kirwin)
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104th Fighter Wing Change of Command

Col. James M. Suhr assumed command of the 104th Fighter Wing during a change of command ceremony held at Barnes Air National Guard Base, March 5, 2017. Governor Charlie Baker personally administered the oath of office officially swearing-in Col. Suhr to the Massachusetts National Guard prior to the Change of Command Ceremony. Col. Suhr is the first active duty commander for the 104th Fighter Wing. He is a dual status commander as both an active duty and Massachusetts National Guard officer as a part of an initiative known as Total Force Integration. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Sarah Watson-Kirwin)
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Barnestormer Airmen Deliver Munitions for the Mission

Tech Sgt. Lucas Hagopian of the 104th Fighter Wing, directs his load crew while arming the F-15 Eagle with an Aim 9X at the U.S. Air Force’s Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) at Tyndall, Air Force Base, Florida. As a part of the WSEP exercise, the aircraft are loaded and shoot live missiles. The purpose of WSEP to gauge operational effectiveness, to verify weapons system performance, determine reliability, and evaluate capability. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
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Barnestormer Airmen Deliver Munitions for the Mission

Tech. Sgt. Lucas Hagopian, Weapons Load Crew Chief from the 104th Fighter Wing, arms an F-15 Eagle with an Aim 9X missile during the unit's evaluation at the U.S. Air Force's Weapons Systems Evaluation Program (WSEP). As a part of the WSEP exercise, the aircraft are loaded and shoot live missiles. The purpose of WSEP to gauge operational effectiveness, to verify weapons system performance, determine reliability, and evaluate capability. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
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Barnestormer Airmen Deliver Munitions for the Mission

Staff Sgt. Timothy Mannion, the Three Man on the load crew, drives the jammer while Tech. Sgt. Lucas Hagopian, Weapons Load Crew Chief, oversees the load crew arming the 104th Fighter Wing's F-15 Eagle operations at the U.S. Air Force's Weapons System Evaluation Program at Tyndall, Air Force Base. The purpose of WSEP is to gauge operational effectiveness, to verify weapons system performance, determine reliability, and evaluate capability. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
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Air Surgeon retires at age 68

Lt. Col. Joe Monk Keenan, 104th Fighter Wing flight surgeon, and Lt. Col. Ken Hatman Fedora, 104th Fighter Wing F-15 pilot, celebrate the end of their military careers on Sept. 10, 2016, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Bonnie Harper/released)
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Air Surgeon retires at age 68

Lt. Col. Joe Monk Keenan, 104th Fighter Wing flight surgeon, and Lt. Col. Ken Hatman Fedora, 104th Fighter Wing F-15 pilot, celebrate the end of their military careers on Sept. 10, 2016, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Bonnie Harper/released)
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Barnes Air National Guard Base

Col. Edward J. Gunning Jr., receives the Legion of Merit for the successful stand up of the Northeast aerospace alert mission, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Roy, Air Control Alert Superintendent, accepts 2015 Continental United States North American Aerospace Defense Command Region / 1st Air Force Air Control Alert Unit of the Year Award for the Wing, Sgt. Trevor Tompkins, receives 2015 Air Forces North Air Control Alert Maintainer of the Year, and Staff Sgt. Shane Coakley, receives Massachusetts Air National Guard Non-Commissioned officer of 2016 (Left to Right) during the 104th Fighter Wing Awards Ceremony. Coakley deployed to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Freedom Sentinel. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech Sgt. Melanie Casineau)
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Barnes Air National Guard Base

The 104th Fighter Wing holds awards ceremony and mother of all change of command ceremony, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts. During the Wing's ceremony four major awards were presented, and six changes of commands were performed. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Melanie Casineau)
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Barnes Air National Guard Base

Key state and federal legislative members and their representatives gather in front of an F-15 Eagle aircraft at the conclusion of Legislative Day, Aug. 14, 2016, at the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Sarah Watson-Kirwin)
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Growing Up as an Air Force “Brat” to Fighter Pilot Today

Maj. Ashley Rolfe is the first female fighter pilot for the Air National Guard’s 104th Fighter Wing. Rolfe is an Air Force Academy graduate and combat veteran who has served in the Air Force for eleven years. Rolfe became an Air Force pilot after growing up as an Air Force “Brat” dependent, following her dad and grandad’s footsteps carrying on the family legacy. Rolfe’s swearing in ceremony took place at Barnes Air National Guard Base, July 26, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
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Native Western Massachusetts Guardsman Nurse to SErve Assistant Secretary of Defense, Health Affairs

Brig. Gen. Sean T. Collins of the 104th Fighter Wing, a native of Springfield, Massachusetts, is selected as the Assistant for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs, Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense, Health Affairs. In this role General Collins will serve as principle advisor to the Director of Health Affairs on Reserve Component matters for both National Guard and Reserve. Collins promotion to Brig. Gen. was held at the Springfield armory historical national park, June 12, 2016.(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech Sgt. Melanie Casineau)
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Native Western Massachusetts Guardsman Nurse to SErve Assistant Secretary of Defense, Health Affairs

Brig. Gen. Sean T. Collins of the 104th Fighter Wing, a native of Springfield, Massachusetts, is selected as the Assistant for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs, Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense, Health Affairs. In this role General Collins will serve as principle advisor to the Director of Health Affairs on Reserve Component matters for both National Guard and Reserve. Collins promotion to Brig. Gen. was held at the Springfield armory historical national park, June 12, 2016.(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech Sgt. Melanie Casineau)
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104th Fighter Wing Airmen Experience Medevac Training with 3-126th Aviation Flight Medics

The Massachusetts Air National Guard 104th Fighter Wing medics and the Massachusetts Army National Guard Det 1 C Company 3-126th Aviation flight medics along with crew chiefs, train together on flight medic procedures for in route patient care in support of domestic operations for the state of Massachusetts. The Joint Medic augmentee training will enhance and increase medical capabilities for domestic operations during search and rescues, emergency disaster responses, and statewide events such as the Boston Marathon.(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
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104th Fighter Wing Airmen Experience Medevac Training with 3-126th Aviation Flight Medics

Senior Airman Christopher Iennaco of the 104th Fighter Wing tightens the straps on the litter to ensure his patient is secure prior to boarding an HH-60 medevac during the Joint Medic augmentee training. Airmen from the 104th Fighter Wing brought their medical skills on board to familiarize themselves with flying while carrying out their medical duties. The 104th Fighter Wing medics and the Det 1 C Company 3-126 Aviation flight medics trained together on flight medic procedures for in route patient care in support of domestic operations for the state of Massachusetts. (Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
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104th Fighter Wing Airmen Experience Medevac Training with 3-126th Aviation Flight Medics

Sgt. Brad Demers, flight medic for the Massachusetts Army National Guard, 3-126th Aviation, instructs Senior Airman Anthony Fappiano, medic from the Massachusetts Air National Guard, 104th Fighter Wing, 104th Medical Group, on flight medic procedures and in route patient care on board the HH-60 Medevac Black Hawk during joint medic augmentee training at Barnes Air National Guard Base. Airmen from the 104th Fighter Wing brought their medical skills on board to familiarize themselves with flying while carrying out their medical duties. The 104th Fighter Wing and the Det 1 C Company 3-126th Aviation teamed up to increase flight medics in support of domestic operations. The Joint Medic augmentee training will enhance and increase medical capabilities for domestic operations during search and rescues, emergency disaster responses, and statewide events such as the Boston Marathon.(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
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104th Fighter Wing Airmen Experience Medevac Training with 3-126th Aviation Flight Medics

Airman First Class Alan Guin, left front, Senior Airman Courtney Greene, right front, Senior Airman Justin Gilbert, left back, Senior Airman Christopher Iennaco, and Capt. Andrew Christo, right, of the 104th Fighter Wing, 104th Medic Group, train on in flight emergency patient boarding procedures for boarding a HH-60 Medevac aircraft while providing patient care. The Airmen trained on loading and unloading the aircraft with patients prior to practicing with the engines still running on the aircraft, during the Barnes Air National Guard Base Air and Army National Guard Joint Medic augmentee training. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
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104th Fighter Wing Airmen Experience Medevac Training with 3-126th Aviation Flight Medics

Senior Airman Courtney Greene, left front, Senior Airman Kelley Mclean, right front, Staff Sgt. Anthony Fappiano, and Senior Airman Justin Gilbert, right back, of the 104th Fighter Wing, prepare to load a patient on board a HH-60 medevac during the Barnes Air National Guard Base Air and Army National Guard Joint Medic augmentee training. The Joint Medic augmentee training will enhance and increase the number of medics available for domestic operations during search and rescues, emergency disaster responses, and statewide events such as the Boston Marathon.(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
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