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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 20 of 21]

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    An F-35 fighter jet is being towed out of a large military hangar belonging to the 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard. The scene appears to be a ceremonial or official event, evidenced by the gathered personnel, American flags displayed inside the hangar, and the formal presentation of the aircraft. A ground support tow vehicle is attached to the front landing gear of the aircraft.

    WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES

    06.11.2026

    Photo by Jerry Hewitt 

    104th Fighter Wing

    An F-35A Lightning II is towed into the 104th Fighter Wing main hangar to officially welcome the fifth-generation stealth fighter jet to Barnes Air National Guard Base, 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: 9910564
    VIRIN: 260611-Z-DY432-1228
    Resolution: 3000x2143
    Size: 1.09 MB
    Location: WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, US

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