Nov. 29, 2022 First Lady Jill Biden: National Guard a 'beacon of hope' in times of need WASHINGTON – How best to support service members and their families dominated discussion when First Lady Jill Biden hosted National Guardsmen, spouses and children at the White House Nov. 28.“For many Americans, our National Guard and their families are the only service members that civilians might
Sept. 6, 2022 National Guard Bureau Implements Sexual Assault, Harassment Prevention Initiatives ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard Bureau is implementing changes to better fight sexual assault and harassment in the ranks with new prevention initiatives across the Guard force.These measures include an integrated approach that will add resources and a workforce designed to help eliminate sexual
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 10, 2022 Barnestormers train at Army hospital, save DoD thousands Twenty-nine members from the 104th Fighter Wing Medical Group and 13 members from the 174th Attack Wing Medical Group completed hands-on Medical Field Annual Training at Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, April 25-May 4, 2022. This training allowed 104MDG and 174AW members the
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 14, 2021 Reflecting on MA Army, Air National Guard assisting D.C. civil authorities in Capitol Response Mission From January to mid-May the Massachusetts Army and Air National Guard partnered with several other state’s National Guard units from across the country to provide assistance to federal law enforcement agencies in Washington, D.C. with security, communications, medical evacuation, logistical and
May 18, 2021 104FW Avionics Test Station technician, DoD civilian supports National Guard Capitol Response Mission Since January, the Massachusetts Army and Air National Guard have partnered with other National Guard units from across the country to provide ongoing security, communication, medical, evacuation, logistical and safety support to United States Capitol civil authorities.Out on this operation is