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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. 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. 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
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.
May 5, 2021
Get to know 2020’s ANG Region One OAY: Senior Airman Sara Kolinski

Out of eight states Senior Airman Sara Kolinski from the 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard, was chosen as the Air National Guard Region One Outstanding Airman of the Year for 2020.
March 5, 2021
104FW members receive COVID-19 vaccination

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric ‘Sherman’ Armentrout, a pilot with the 131st Fighter Squadron, receives his COVID-19 vaccination from Staff Sgt. Daniela Rizzari, an aeromedical technician with the 104th Medical Group, at the base clinic Feb. 5. 2021. Barnestormers have been stepping up to fight the

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