102nd Security Forces Squadron keeping fit to fight

More than 30 members of the 102nd Security Forces Squadron took part in a ruck march around Otis Air National Guard Base, Mass. May 4, 2013. The approximately four mile march took the place of the squadron’s usual physical training session and required each 102 SFS defender to carry more than 30 pounds of gear on their back. Staff Sgt. Gary Bent, 102 SFS, who recently finished first in the ruck march race at the Massachusetts National Guard Best Warrior Competition, planned the march’s route and format. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Patrick McKenna)

102nd Security Forces Squadron keeping fit to fight

More than 30 members of the 102nd Security Forces Squadron took part in a ruck march around Otis Air National Guard Base, Mass. May 4, 2013. The approximately four mile march took the place of the squadron’s usual physical training session and required each 102 SFS defender to carry more than 30 pounds of gear on their back. Staff Sgt. Gary Bent, 102 SFS, who recently finished first in the ruck march race at the Massachusetts National Guard Best Warrior Competition, planned the march’s route and format. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Patrick McKenna)

102nd Security Forces Squadron keeping fit to fight

More than 30 members of the 102nd Security Forces Squadron took part in a ruck march around Otis Air National Guard Base, Mass. May 4, 2013. The approximately four mile march took the place of the squadron’s usual physical training session and required each 102 SFS defender to carry more than 30 pounds of gear on their back. Staff Sgt. Gary Bent, 102 SFS, who recently finished first in the ruck march race at the Massachusetts National Guard Best Warrior Competition, planned the march’s route and format. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Patrick McKenna)

102nd Security Forces Squadron keeping fit to fight

Staff Sgt. Gary Bent, 102nd Security Forces Squadron, briefs the defenders prior to the squadron's ruck march around Otis Air National Guard Base, Mass. May 4, 2013. The approximately four mile march took the place of the squadron’s usual physical training session and required each 102 SFS defender to carry more than 30 pounds of gear on their back. Staff Sgt. Bent, who recently finished first in the ruck march race at the Massachusetts National Guard Best Warrior Competition, planned the march’s route and format. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Patrick McKenna)

Soldiers, Airmen, Warriors

After a weekend full of tests, trials and anything but sleep, Best Warrior participants pass Maj. Gen. L. Scott Rice, the Adjutant General, Massachusetts National Guard, and Command Sgt. Maj. David Costa, State Command Sergeant Major, at the start of their six mile ruck march,Camp Edwards, April 7. (Photo by Army Sgt. Alfred Tripolone III, 65th Public Affairs Operations Center)

267 CBCS Airmen respond to marathon bombings

Airman First Class Adam Sines, 267th Combat Communications Squadron (267 CBCS), Massachusetts Air National Guard, stands up the Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISCC) facility at Boston Commons during the response efforts after the Boston Marathon Bombing, April 16. The JISCC provides local emergency responders with communications capabilities such as computers, web access and telephones. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Christopher Qubeck)

102 SFS Training Week

Members of the 102nd Security Forces Squadron perform a week of training which included weapons training, simulation training, using night vision equipment, and performed various physical fitness competitions throughout the week.(National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kerri Cole/Released)

102 SFS Training Week

Members of the 102nd Security Forces Squadron perform a week of training which included weapons training, simulation training, using night vision equipment, and performed various physical fitness competitions throughout the week.(National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kerri Cole/Released)

102 SFS Training Week

Members of the 102nd Security Forces Squadron perform a week of training which included weapons training, simulation training, using night vision equipment, and performed various physical fitness competitions throughout the week.(National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kerri Cole/Released)

102 SFS Training Week

Members of the 102nd Security Forces Squadron perform a week of training which included weapons training, simulation training, using night vision equipment, and performed various physical fitness competitions throughout the week.(National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kerri Cole/Released)

Demolition of building 128

The next major demolition project was the removal of building 128, which was a former aircraft hangar that the Army National Guard was previously using as storage. The removal of the building started in February and the buildings final wall was torn down on March 29. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kerri Cole/Released)

Otis ANGB: Winter Storm Nemo photos

Senior Master Sgt. Chopper Lynds and members of the 102nd Force Support Flight have prepared a hot meal consisting of hotdogs and beans to distribute to various units performing 24-hour operations at Otis today. The flight has also prepared boxed lunches for tomorrow's crews. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kerri Cole/Released)