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    The F-35A Lightning II offically arrives at the 104th Fighter Wing, brings new era to Barnes Air National Guard Base [Image 11 of 21]

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    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35A Lightning II, is taxiing on a runway at a military airbase. The aircraft is viewed from a front-quarter angle, showing its distinctive delta-wing design and twin tail fins. The setting appears to be a well-maintained airfield surrounded by green vegetation under partly cloudy skies.

    WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES

    06.11.2026

    Photo by Jerry Hewitt 

    104th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force pilot Col. Michael 'Shot' Glass, 104th Fighter Wing Commander, taxis in an F-35A Lightning II at Barnes Air National Guard Base, officially marking the historic first arrival of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft to the Wing, June 11, 2026.

    After delivering one of the first four F-35's to the 104th Fighter Wing, Col. Michael 'Shot' Glass gave a powerful speech to members of the wing on the significance of receiving the F-35, and presented the wing with its new mission statement, vision, and wing priorities.

    "With the F-35, our new wing mission is to forge combat-ready airmen prepared to defend our Nation and employ lethal F-35 airpower. Our new vision is to be America's premier combat wing, projecting decisive, unrelenting airpower across the spectrum of joint warfare. And lastly, our new wing priorities are to develop elite airmen, optimize readiness and lethality, strengthen partnerships, and drive continuous improvement.

    (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Jay Hewitt)

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    Date Taken: 06.11.2026
    Date Posted: 09.13.2026 11:44
    Photo ID: 9910511
    VIRIN: 260611-Z-DY432-1085
    Resolution: 3000x2143
    Size: 1.02 MB
    Location: WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, US

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