Westfield's 104th Fighter Wing celebrates impending arrival of F-35 jets
Richard Neal described his role in securing federal support for the 104th Fighter Wing’s F-35 transition.
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The 104th Fighter Wing is preparing to receive its first permanently assigned F-35 jets in October. Officials said the transition will help preserve the base and thousands of military and regional jobs.
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U.S. representative who worked to support the F-35 assignment and the preservation of the military bases
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ALSO MENTIONED Charlie Baker, Former Massachusetts governor whose administration contributed to the base investment; Gary W. Keefe, Head of the Massachusetts National Guard who discussed simulator costs and recruitment needs; John Velis, Massachusetts state senator who attended the celebration; Kim Driscoll, Lieutenant governor of Massachusetts who attended the celebration; Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts who invested in the base and spoke at the F-35 celebration; Michael McCabe, Westfield mayor who described the city’s role in supporting the F-35 decision; Michael P. Glass, Commander of the 104th Fighter Wing who described the aircraft transition and training; Steven Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau who attended the celebration
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