The Barnes Flyover is a podcast presented by the 104th Fighter Wing Public Affairs team that highlights base and community activities over the last month, previews upcoming events, and sits down with amazing guests.
The Barnes Flyover - Ep. 18 - Combat Readiness Exercise
In the 18th 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 September, highlight upcoming events, and sit down with 104th Fighter Wing Technical Sgt. Cody Fongemie from the 104th Security Forces Squadron to discuss the wing's recent combat readiness exercise..
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21 Sept 2026
The Barnes Flyover - Ep. 17 - Recruiter Vallery Franco-Rodriquez
In the 17th 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 August, highlight upcoming events, and sit down with 104th Fighter Wing Recruiter Staff Sgt. Vallery Franco-Rodriquez.
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8 Sept 2026
The Barnes Flyover - Ep. 15 - 104th Fighter Wing Mutual Aid
In the 15th special episode of the Barnes Flyover, hosts Melanie Casineau and Jay Hewitt from the 104th Fighter Wing Public Affairs team sit down with 104th Fighter Wing Fire Chief Travis Raby to discuss how the 104th Fire Department supports the community through providing mutual aid, with special guests from neighboring mutual aid partners.
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In the 14th 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 June, highlight upcoming events, and sit down with 104th Fighter Wing Chaplain Captain Travorus Weaver.
Links to all relevant stories and photos can be found at the 104FW DVIDS page here - https://www.dvidshub.n....
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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.
4 Jun 2026
The Barnes Flyover - Ep. 13 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
In the 13th 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 May, highlight upcoming events, and sit down with Earl Bonnet from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) to discuss how they can help support guard members and their families.
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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.
19 May 2026
104th Fighter Wing Honors Fallen Barnestormers
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.”
10 Apr 2026
The Barnes Flyover - Ep. 11 - Sara Landaverde and the YWCA
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...
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10 Mar 2026
104th Fighter Wing hockey team competes in Battle of the Bases with rival 103rd Airlift Wing
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.
5 Feb 2026
The Barnes Flyover - Ep. 9 - Barnstormer Hockey
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
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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.
19 Nov 2025
From ice to skies: Former Bruin hockey player takes to the skies with the 104th Fighter Wing
Kevan Miller, former Boston Bruin, experiences a civic-leader flight in an F-15D with the 104th Fighter Wing, showcasing the transition from ice hockey to aerial maneuvers.
13 Nov 2025
A tearful farewell to the Eagle
The 104th Fighter Wing says goodbye to the F-15 Eagle as the community reflects on the aircraft's 18-year presence over Westfield, Massachusetts.
10 Apr 2025
The Barnes Flyover - Ep. 01 - Norwegian Foot March
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.
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