T
he Massachusetts Air National Guard’s 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Airport sent off its last A-10 attack jet, reports The Republican. Although wing airmen may feel nostalgic since the unit operated Warthogs for nearly 30 years, they will be continuing flying operations. As we reported earlier, they have traded for F-15s. The 104th FW picks up the Northeast air defense mission from Otis ANGB, Mass., where the 102nd FW takes on an intelligence mission.
US Space Command Should Always Be Led by a Guardian
Sept. 12, 2026
General Stephen Whiting took command of U.S. Space Command in January 2024, and if customary three-year tenures hold, his tour would end in January 2027. The question now before the President and Senate is who should follow him? Whoever they choose, it has to be a Guardian—and so should every successor…


