Members of the 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard, activated in support of Operation RISING WATER

Members of the 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard, activated in support of Operation RISING WATER, fill thousands of sandbags on March 31, 2010 to be used in impacted areas threatened by flooding during recent rain storms.

Right—TSgt Mcelroy, Luz from the Salvation Army, and SSgt Decesare deliver 104 turkeys to the Salvation Army in Westfield.

The 104th Fighter Wing donated 104 turkeys (1564lbs) to the Westfield Salvation Army, and has kept up the tradition of donating 104 turkeys for the past five years. Funds to support these Thanksgiving Day gifts are collected from all members of the 104th Fighter Wing during the annual "AMMO Can" drive. The 21st annual “AMMO Can” drive will take place again on Saturday and Sunday morning of the December UTA. Non-perishable food items and cash are welcome.

Welcome Homes, Changes of Command, & Activations

Col. Gary Keefe is presented the Legion of Merit from Brig. Gen. L. Scott Rice on the occasion of his retirement

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Visits Barnes

Col Robert T. Brooks Jr., 104th Fighter Wing Commander and Mr. Brian Barnes, Barnes Airport Manager, graciously welcomed Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and his wife Deborah as they debarked their aircraft at Barnes Airport on 29 October.

ESGR Awards Pittsfield Mayor

Mr. Earl Bonnet (L), Mayor Ruberto (C) and Staff Sgt. Rosanne Frieri (R) pose for a photo at Pittsfield City Hall on 16 July.

Paraguayans Visit Barnes

Chief Master Sgt. Galen Wilson gives the Paraguayan maintainers a tour of the F-15 during their engagement June 16th