• 104th Fighter Wing
Nighttime training missions to fly out of Barnes

People living near Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield should be expecting more planes in the sky at night next week.

Air traffic control tower at Barnes Municipal Airport could close

The air traffic control tower at Barnes Municipal Airport in Westfield could be shut down under changes currently being considered by the Federal Aviation

Jets could temporarily move from Barnes to Westover due to runway project

A potential runway project at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield could cause the temporary movement of the 104th Fighter Wing's jets.

Ride in Blackhawk helicopter thanks those who employ vets

Barnes Air National Guard Base treated dozens of employers to a Blackhawk helicopter ride over Western Massachusetts.

Free health screenings for underprivileged kids

Underprivileged kids receive free health screenings at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield.

Call to intercept flights shows importance of Barnes jets

Two F-15 fighter jets from Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield were unexpectedly called to protect the airspace over Connecticut during President

F-15's scramble to intercept flights

Two F-15's scrambled from the 104th Fighter Wing in Westfield to intercept two civilian aviation aircrafts Monday night.

Barnes jets to fly over Springfield festivities

Two F-15 fighter jets will fly over Springfield's Fourth of July festivities around 7:45 Wednesday night.

New military base report

After months of concern over military budget cuts in Massachusetts, Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray will release a new report on the economic benefits of the

Barnes jets scrambled after airline security scare

Two F-15 jets from Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield were scrambled following an incident on a trans-Atlantic flight diverted to Maine after a woman

State taking action to protect military bases

Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray announced an expansion of the state’s efforts to protect its six military bases on Wednesday.

Barnes firefighters would be able to unionize under new bill

Firefighters at the Barnes Air National Guard base in Westfield will have the ability to form a union and gain collective bargaining powers like other

Barnes jets in training mission over NY

Two F-15 fighter jets based in Westfield are taking part in an alert exercise over eastern New York.

104th Security Forces assist residents

Members of the 104th Fighter Wing Security Forces are providing all manners of assistance at the emergency shelter at Central High School that is serving as a

104th Responds: Operation Harvest Snow

Personnel from the 104th Fighter Wing responded to emergency conditions throughout Western Massachusetts in yet another instance of severe weather.

PM training flights to be held at Barnes

People living around Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield may be seeing and hearing increased activity.

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Plymouth native sends greeting

1st Lt. Chris Salerno sends a shout out to his family and friends.

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