U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark 'Shank' Bigda, 104th Fighter Wing Flight Surgeon, receives a Fini Flight in a KC-135 Stratotanker, July 14, 2026, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass.
BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Westfield, Mass.- American Kestrels, small falcons known for their colorful plumage, ability to hover while hunting, and widespread presence across the Americas, are a common sight in the local area. However, one juvenile kestrel recently found itself grounded and in need of assistance at the 104th Fighter Wing.
