Dec. 20, 2021 Command Post functions as information hub, facilitates mission execution On an Air National Guard Base such as Barnes, it is vital for the success of the mission for everyone to work cohesively: from the different teams, flights and squadrons, all the way up to the groups and wing. Command post plays a key role in ensuring that the wing operates smoothly, functioning as
Dec. 14, 2021 Services Airmen recall accomplishments from 2021, 2020 Sustainment services Airmen in the 104th Force Support Squadron spent the last two years honing their skills and providing members of the 104th Fighter Wing with a wide array of capabilities.The Airmen provide the wing with culinary services, lodging operations, outdoor recreational activities,
Nov. 24, 2021 104th FW supports COVID-19 testing task force Fourteen members of the 104th Fighter Wing were activated to support Task Force Maher starting Oct. 12, 2021, throughout the state of Massachusetts.Task Force Maher is a joint Air and Army National Guard medical mission that established teams to help with COVID-19 testing of students and staff in 12
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. 13, 2021 104th Medical Group trains on medical care, combat tactics Members of the 104th Medical Group attended a two-day Tactical Combat Casualty Care course through the Center for Education, Simulation & Innovation with Hartford HealthCare Sept. 18-19, 2021, in Hartford, Connecticut.During the interactive event members were taught the goals of TCCC, which are to
Oct. 7, 2021 Service members earn German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Service members tested their military proficiency with the goal of earning the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Sept. 9-11 at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. Eight Airmen represented the 104th Fighter Wing during the three-day event.“Competing at the GAFPB was an awesome experience,”
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