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2008 Chamber Breakfast at Barnes Air National Guard Base

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.

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Chief Master Sgt. Al Reale

Chief Master Sgt. Al Reale, Command Chief Master Sgt.

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Barnes over the Air…waves

On Saturday, Aug 23rd, “Mistress” Carrie was tossed, tumbled, rocked and banked over the skies of Boston in a D-model F-15 on loan to us from the Portland Oregon Air National Guard.

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City of Blue

On Aug 19th, the ‘city of homes’ became the ‘city of blue,’ as the Air Force Expeditionary entertainers performed for the communities of Western Massachusetts during their 150 show world tour.

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Employers Gain Insight

Friday, August 22nd, 50 employers of Guard or Reserve members came to Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield to learn first-hand what we do, and why their support is so crucial.

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Command and Camaraderie

Maj. Gen. Michael Akey passing the flag to Col. Robert Brooks during the 14th command change in the 104th Fighter WIngs' 60 year history.

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Command and Camaraderie

Symbolic passing of the flag.

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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.

2008 Chamber Breakfast at Barnes Air National Guard Base

Chief Master Sgt. Al Reale

Barnes over the Air…waves

City of Blue

Employers Gain Insight

Command and Camaraderie

Command and Camaraderie

The Guard Cares

Col. Robert “L.A.” Brooks

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