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  • 131st Fighter Squadron raises capabilities, safety with SPYDR

    WESTFIELD, Mass. – The 131st Fighter Squadron became the first F-15C Eagle unit to employ SPYDR by Spotlight Labs at Barnes Air National Guard Base in September.SPYDR is a system for pilots and aircrew that uses sensor technology to detect and monitor physiological changes, such as hypoxia. If there

  • 104th Medical Group trains on medical care, combat tactics

    HARTFORD, Conn. - Members of the 104th Medical Group, Massachusetts Air National Guard, attended a Tactical Combat Casualty Care course through the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation with Hartford HealthCare Sept. 18-19.During the interactive event, members were taught the goals of

  • 104th Medical Group trains on medical care, combat tactics

    HARTFORD, CT -- Members of the 104th Medical Group attended a two-day Tactical Combat Casualty Care course through the Center for Education, Simulation & Innovation with Hartford HealthCare Sept. 18-19, 2021, in Hartford, Connecticut.During the interactive event members were taught the goals of

  • Service members earn German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, MA -- Service members tested their military proficiency with the goal of earning the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Sept. 9-11 at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. Eight Airmen represented the 104th Fighter Wing during the three-day event.“Competing at the GAFPB

  • Service members earn German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Eight Airmen with the Massachusetts Air National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing tested their military proficiency to try to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Sept. 9-11."Competing at the GAFPB was an awesome experience," said Staff Sgt. Sara Kolinski, 104th

  • 104FW assesses capabilities with mobility exercise

    BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. -- Airmen from across the 104th Fighter Wing participated in a mobility exercise August 9-16, 2021 at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts.This exercise tested several units on their ability to rapidly deploy and process aircraft, equipment, cargo and

  • 104th SFS Increases Capabilities with Domestic Operations Trailers

    BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Massachusetts -- The 104th Fighter Wing’s mission is to provide highly trained personnel and equipment for dedicated service to our community, commonwealth and nation. Last month we received new equipment that will help us fulfill our mission in the form of two

  • 104th Fighter Wing officer remains calm, helps injured local

    WILBRAHAM, Mass. – 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.“I knew something wasn’t right,” said Keeler. “I didn’t know exactly

  • 104th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team trains for joint response

    BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. -- Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 104th Civil Engineering Squadron attended Raven’s Challenge Interoperability Exercise June 6-11, 2021, at Fort Devens Army Base, Devens, Massachusetts.Raven’s Challenge is an annual, interagency, counter