Nov. 8, 2021 104th Fighter Wing conducts midpoint inspection readiness exercise, gauges abilities Barnestormers across the 104th Fighter Wing conducted a readiness exercise as part of the wing’s midpoint inspection November 4-6, 2021 at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts.Midpoint inspections are conducted to evaluate the wing’s Commander’s Inspection Program and to evaluate the wing’s
Nov. 3, 2021 104th Communications Flight cyber surety team, information gatekeepers Shaun St.Clair, 104th Communications Flight information assurance specialist and wing cyber security office member, and Keith Mudgett, 104CF information assurance specialist and communication security manager, are two of the individuals tasked with safeguarding COMSEC and performing vulnerability
Nov. 1, 2021 131st Fighter Squadron improves capabilities, safety with SPYDR The 131st Fighter Squadron became the first F-15C Eagle unit to employ SPYDR by Spotlight Labs Sept. 2021, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts.SPYDR is a system for pilots and aircrew that uses sensor technology to detect and monitor physiological changes, such as hypoxia. If there is
Oct. 21, 2021 DAF COVID-19 military vaccination deadlines approaches Any active-component Airman or Guardian who has refused to obtain a qualifying vaccine by Nov. 2 and has not received, or, is not in the process of seeking, a medical exemption or religious accommodation will be in violation of a lawful order and subject to discipline under Article 92 of the Uniform
Sept. 28, 2021 Lanesborough, MA native serves community in dual roles as firefighter, MA ANG Airman Here at the 104th Fighter Wing, our Barnstormers pride themselves in their involvement and support of their communities.One of the wing’s newest Barnestormers: Staff Sgt. Caitlyn Durant, a weapons load crew team member with the 104th Fighter Wing’s Weapons Flight, exemplifies 104FW community
Sept. 8, 2021 104FW Airmen attend symposium, develop as leaders Five exceptional Barnestormers, hand-selected by wing leadership, attended the 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Education and Development Symposium July 24-28, 2021, in Orlando, Fla.The AFSA PEDS is an annual conference which serves as a platform for Air and Space Force enlisted
Sept. 3, 2021 104FW assesses capabilities with mobility exercise Airmen from across the 104th Fighter Wing participated in a mobility exercise August 9-16, 2021 at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts.This exercise tested several units on their ability to rapidly deploy and process aircraft, equipment, cargo and personnel while maintaining mission
Aug. 25, 2021 ANG develops leaders at 2021 TIME Conference The Massachusetts Air National Guard hosted Air National Guardsmen from Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, Nebraska, Delaware, and Arizona the week of August 16 - 20 at the Technical Sergeants Involved and Mentoring Enlisted Airmen at the Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center, Southbridge,
July 30, 2021 104th SFS Increases Capabilities with Domestic Operations Trailers The 104th Fighter Wing’s mission is to provide highly trained personnel and equipment for dedicated service to our community, commonwealth and nation. Last month we received new equipment that will help us fulfill our mission in the form of two domestic operations trailers.
July 23, 2021 104th Fighter Wing officer remains calm, helps injured local On Tuesday, June 13, 2021, Officer Robert Keeler, 104th Security Forces Squadron Installation Security Officer, was out shopping with his wife in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, when they spotted a man who needed help.