Components
The Massachusetts Air National Guard consists of the following major units:
- 102d Intelligence Wing
- Established 18 November 1921 (as: 101st Observation Squadron), non-flying unit
- Stationed at: Otis Air National Guard Base, Mashpee
- Gained by: Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency
- Performs intelligence analysis of ISR data streaming from these sensors and fuse that information with other intelligence sources to provide war fighters timely, tailored, and actionable situational updates within minutes or seconds.
- 104th Fighter Wing
- Established 24 February 1947 (as: 131st Fighter Squadron); operates: F-15C/D Eagle
- Stationed at: Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield
- Gained by: Air Combat Command
- The 104th Fighter Wing supports Air Force wartime contingency requirements and performs a variety of peacetime missions required by the Air Force to include an active Air Sovereignty Alert presence and compatible mobilization readiness.
Support Unit Functions and Capabilities:
- 253d Combat Communications Group
- Stationed at Otis Air National Guard Base, the mission of the Headquarters 253d Combat Communications Group is to train people and be ready to deploy anywhere in the world on very short notice and provide quality communications and air traffic control services in support of Air Force requirements and other contingencies.
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