Story by Senior Airman Camille Lienau | 104th Fighter Wing | 09.10.2023
In the intricate world of aircraft operation, where advanced technology reigns supreme, a group of unsung heroes ensures the seamless performance of our fleet. Senior Airman Sadie Lienau and Tech. Sgt. Juan Rodriguez, 104th Fighter Wing Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems specialists, ensure our F-15 Eagle aircraft are working at optimal condition at Barnes Air National Guard Base,......
Story by Senior Airman Camille Lienau | 104th Fighter Wing | 05.15.2023
The 104th Fighter Wing opened its doors to the public for the first time since 2017, hosting acts such as the F-35 Demo team and F-15C Eagles, during the Westfield International Air Show, May 13-14, 2023, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts....
Story by Staff Sgt. Sara Kolinski | 104th Fighter Wing | 12.10.2021
On an Air National Guard Base such as Barnes, it is vital for the success of the mission for everyone to work cohesively: from the different teams, flights and squadrons, all the way up to the groups and wing. Command post plays a key role in ensuring that the wing operates smoothly, functioning as the focal point for all information entering and leaving base as well as throughout it....
Story by Staff Sgt. Sara Kolinski | 104th Fighter Wing | 07.22.2021
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....
Story by Senior Airman Sara Kolinski | 104th Fighter Wing | 09.03.2020
Airmen on the 104th Fighter Wing Fatality Search and Recovery Team took part in training to familiarize themselves with the techniques for setting up new shelters August 20, 2020, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts....
Story by Senior Airman Sara Kolinski | 104th Fighter Wing | 08.23.2020
The four pillars of resilience are physical, social, spiritual, and mental. Staff Sgt. Victoria von den Benken, 104th Medical Group behavioral health technician, will be spending a lot of time in her new Air Force Specialty Code dealing with the last one of those - mental health....
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 104th Fighter Wing | 04.17.2020
Justin Bard is a military child who has served our country for nine years. He does not think about being a military child because it is normal for him. His mom, Tech. Sgt. Ashley Bard, 104th Fighter Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron, has served in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard his whole life. She has served her country for 19 years, and Justin has served alongside her for half of......
Story by Airman 1st Class Sara Kolinski | 104th Fighter Wing | 03.07.2020
Being an Airman, mother, wife, and sister puts a lot of responsibility on Master Sgt. Sara Jacobsen, 104th Maintenance Group engine manager. Having to be present in so many roles has occasionally been a struggle, but the support system of her family and the 104th Fighter Wing has made the most difficult times manageable....
