May 15, 2023 104FW hosts 2023 Westfield International Airshow The 104th Fighter Wing opened its doors to the public for the first time since 2017, hosting acts such as the F-35 Lightning II demonstration team and an F-15C Eagle demonstration, during the Westfield International Air Show, May 13-14, 2023, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts.Nearly
June 1, 2022 104th Fighter Wing holds F-100 Memorial, remembers fallen Barnestormers Barnestomers honored 13 Airmen fallen in flight from the 104th Fighter Wing during the F-100 memorial rededication ceremony, May 20, 2022, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts.The F-100 monument was originally dedicated on May 17, 1987 by the 104FW Chief Master Sergeant’s Council. It
May 19, 2022 Barnestormers awarded Army Achievement Medals for Task Force Powderhorn Fifty four Airmen from the 104th Fighter Wing were awarded the Army Achievement Medal for their work assisting the commonwealth of Massachusetts during Task Force Powderhorn at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, May 14, 2022.The Army Achievement Medal is a military decoration recognizing
May 18, 2022 Barnestormer medic boosts moral, gains experience Tech. Sgt. Paul Ljubicic, 104th aerospace medical technician has been with the 104th medical group for nearly nine years and is always striving to learn and build camaraderie.“I have been with the 104MDG since the start of my enlistment,” said Ljubicic. “I had a desire to be in the military since I
April 20, 2022 Who ya gonna call? 911 from a base phone The 104th Civil Engineering Squadron fire alarm communications center is staffed by a minimum of one firefighter 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.While working in the communications center firefighters respond to a variety of calls including medical emergencies, in-flight emergencies, and building
March 7, 2022 104th Fighter Wing hosts students from Granby Memorial High School Students from Granby Memorial High School of Granby, Connecticut visited the 104th Fighter Wing on February 11, 2022, at Barnes National Air Guard Base.
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
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.
July 9, 2021 104th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team trains for joint response Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 104th Civil Engineering Squadron attended Raven’s Challenge Interoperability Exercise June 6-11, 2021, at Fort Devens Army Base, Devens, Massachusetts.
July 7, 2021 Barnestormer Turns Tragedy into Hope, Excels In Career One of Barnes newest members Master Sgt. Erica Griffinking exemplifies our Barnestormer leader attributes and goes above and beyond displaying perseverance, integrity, courage and initiative. She is the only dental assistant in the 104th Medical Group and provides the highest quality dental care to