The Barnes Flyover

The 104th Fighter Wing held their 39th annual F-100 Rededication Ceremony to honor our 13 fallen, May 15, 2026, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass. Originally dedicated on May 17, 1987 by the 104FW Chief Master Sergeant's Council, the 104th Fighter Wing has held the F-100 Rededication Ceremony every year to honor the 13 fallen Barnestormers who paid the ultimate sacrifice. During the ceremony, Colonel Michael Glass, 104th Fighter Wing Commander, emphasized the significance of remembering the fallen. “Honoring the fallen is one of the greatest commitments we hold as active service members,” said Glass. “To the families of the fallen, I know nothing I can say will assuage your loss. But please know that we think of you. We honor their names. We hold this F-100 in honor because of you.”

In the eleventh episode of the Barnes Flyover, hosts Melanie Casineau and Jay Hewitt from the 104th Fighter Wing Public Affairs team recap base and community events from March, highlight upcoming events, and sit down with Sara Landaverde from the YWCA to discuss how the resources they can provide for victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and more. Links to all relevant stories and photos can be found at the 104FW DVIDS page here - https://www.dvidshub.n... Follow the wing on social media to stay up-to-date with the latest information. facebook.com/104FW @104fw Copyright (c) 104th Fighter Wing Massachusetts Air National Guard. All rights reserved. This funded Air Force podcast is an authorized publication for members of the U.S military services. Contents of the Barnes Flyover are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or the Air National Guard.

The 104th Fighter Wing Barnestormer hockey team faced off in their fourth "Battle of the Bases" hockey match against the 103rd Airlift Wing's Flying Yankees, February 28, 2026, at MassMutual Center, Springfield, Mass. This hockey season marks the 50th anniversary since the creation of the team in 1976.

In the ninth episode of the Barnes Flyover, hosts Melanie Casineau and Jay Hewitt from the 104th Fighter Wing Public Affairs team recap base and community events from January, highlight upcoming events, and sit down with 104th Fighter Wing members TSgt Jason Gilette and TSgt Brett Pitoniak to discuss the Barnestormers hockey team and upcoming games. Links to all relevant stories and photos can be found at the 104FW DVIDS page here - https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/104FW Follow the wing on social media to stay up-to-date with the latest information. facebook.com/104FW @104fw Copyright (c) 104th Fighter Wing Massachusetts Air National Guard. All rights reserved. This funded Air Force podcast is an authorized publication for members of the U.S military services. Contents of the Barnes Flyover are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or the Air National Guard.

Former Boston Bruin Kevan Miller receives a civic-leader flight in an F-15D at the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, MA, July 2025.

For 18 years, the skies over Westfield echoed with the roar of the F-15 Eagle, a sound that became part of the community’s rhythm. This video shows the tearful farewell to the last Eagles departing from the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, MA.

In the first episode of the Barnes Flyover, hosts Melanie Casineau and Jay Hewitt from the 104th Public Affairs team recap base and community events, and sit down with Master Sgt. Andrew Lawrence to talk about the upcoming Norwegian Foot March.