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.
Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command of U.S. European Command on July 1, taking over the key assignment as the U.S. and its allies contend with a resurgent Russia and a grinding war in Ukraine.
