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    104th Fighter Wing Marks Historic Transition to Fifth-Generation Fighter [Image 2 of 12]

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    A group of eight individuals pose for a formal photograph in front of an F-35 fighter jet inside a military hangar. The aircraft displays 'MA' tail markings, indicating Massachusetts Air National Guard affiliation. The group includes military personnel in flight suits and camouflage uniforms alongside civilians in business attire, suggesting an official visit or ceremony.

    WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES

    09.13.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Ellen Ozkaptan 

    104th Fighter Wing

    From left to right, U.S. Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus, Chief of Staff of the National Guard Bureau, U.S. Senator Richard Neal, Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Kim Driscoll, Lt. Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Gary W. Keefe, Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard, The Honorable Maura Healy, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Michael McCabe, Mayor of the City of Westfield, U.S. Army Maj. John Velis, Massachusetts Senator for Hampden and Hampshire Districts, and U.S. Air Force Col. Michael 'Shot' Glass, Commander of the 104th Fighter Wing, pose for a group photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II multi-role fighter aircraft during a ceremony at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., Sept. 13 2026. The official arrival of the F-35 to Barnes marks the culmination of a decade of effort, including work by military officials, Massachusetts state lawmakers, congressional committees, and local civic partners. The 104th's new mission to provide lethal and ready airpower to combatant commanders anytime and anywhere carries forth the heritage of the National Guard first formed in Massachusetts over 250 years ago - always ready, and by the sword. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Ellen Ozkaptan)

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    Date Taken: 09.13.2026
    Date Posted: 09.13.2026 14:39
    Photo ID: 9932754
    VIRIN: 260913-Z-JG244-1023
    Resolution: 5935x2984
    Size: 3.19 MB
    Location: WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, US
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    A large military ceremony is taking place inside an aircraft hangar, with hundreds of uniformed personnel standing in formation facing a stage or podium area. An F-35 fighter jet is visible on the right side of the hangar, and an American flag is prominently displayed on the left wall. Two large projection screens flank a central unit insignia banner, suggesting a formal change of command, activation, or award ceremony.
    A group of eight individuals pose for a formal photograph in front of an F-35 fighter jet inside a military hangar. The aircraft displays 'MA' tail markings, indicating Massachusetts Air National Guard affiliation. The group includes military personnel in flight suits and camouflage uniforms alongside civilians in business attire, suggesting an official visit or ceremony.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place at the 104th Fighter Wing, with an officer in a green flight suit speaking at a podium bearing the unit's insignia. Several dignitaries and military personnel are seated on stage behind the speaker, with multiple flags displayed in the background. An audience is visible in the foreground attending the event.
    A formal military ceremony or press event is taking place at the 104th Fighter Wing, as indicated by the podium insignia. A military officer in camouflage uniform is speaking at the podium while several dignitaries, including civilians in business attire and a uniformed officer, are seated on stage. An audience is seated in folding chairs facing the stage.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in a green flight suit is delivering a speech at a podium during what appears to be an official military ceremony. The podium displays a unit shield/crest featuring fleur-de-lis, stars, and lightning bolt insignia. An older civilian man is seated in the background, applauding.
    A diverse audience is seated and applauding at what appears to be a formal military ceremony or event. Several individuals are wearing military uniforms, including one with a visible 'PARAGUAY' name tape, alongside civilians in formal attire. The gathering appears to be multinational in nature, suggesting an international military or diplomatic event.
    A group of military personnel and civilians are seated in rows, appearing to attend a formal briefing or ceremony in an indoor facility. At least two individuals in camouflage uniforms are prominently visible in the foreground, with one wearing what appears to be a red rank insignia. The audience appears attentive, suggesting an ongoing presentation or address.
    A man in a dark suit and blue shirt is speaking at a podium during what appears to be a military ceremony or official event. The podium displays a military unit insignia, and a large American flag is prominently displayed in the background. An audience including uniformed military personnel is visible in the foreground.
    A military formation ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be an aircraft hangar. The foreground features a soldier with the name tape 'ROSS' wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform standing at attention. Multiple service members in various uniforms, including OCP and flight suits, are visible in formation in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place at the 104th Fighter Wing, as indicated by the unit insignia on the podium. A civilian man in a blue suit and pink tie is delivering a speech at the podium, while two military personnel — one in Army combat uniform and one in an Air Force flight suit — are seated behind him. Blue flags with stars are visible in the background.
    An elderly man in a blue jacket speaks at a podium equipped with a microphone at what appears to be an official or military-related event. A woman in a blue outfit is seated behind him to the right. The podium displays a military-style shield emblem, and flags are visible in the background.
    A person in a dark suit is speaking at a podium during what appears to be an official military or government ceremony. The setting includes a large banner displaying what appears to be a Massachusetts Air National Guard unit insignia, along with a projected Massachusetts state seal on a screen in the background. The event appears to be a formal ceremony held in a large hangar or similar facility.

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