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Feb. 26, 2026
Massachusetts National Guardsman invents portable cyber training, development platform

Senior Master Sgt. Taylor Gow saw a gap in cyber readiness and created a solution that lets Airmen train anywhere, anytime, without relying on costly lab infrastructure. The Agile Cyber Training Environment (ACTE) fits in a backpack and can be set up in less than a minute to provide realistic,
Feb. 20, 2026
Massachusetts National Guardsman collaborates with top AI researchers in prestigious fellowship

Massachusetts National Guard Senior Airman Matthew Wright recently completed a challenging five-month fellowship program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology through a unique military collaboration between the Department of the Air Force Artificial Intelligence Accelerator program and the
Feb. 20, 2026
Massachusetts National Guardsman becomes first Enlisted Intelligence Weapons Officer to graduate Intelligence Weapons Instructor Course

Tech. Sgt. Jacob “Stout” Hatcher, an enlisted weapons officer with the 102nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group Weapons and Tactics Flight, 102nd Intelligence Wing, Massachusetts National Guard, was one of the only noncommissioned officers selected to attend the newly merged
Feb. 8, 2026
102nd Security Forces Squadron conducts virtual reality use-of-force training

102nd Security Forces Squadron (SFS) airmen conducted use-of-force training using a virtual reality system at Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, Feb. 8, 2026. The system simulated real-world scenarios security forces airmen may encounter, including domestic violence calls, individuals
Feb. 6, 2026
102nd Intelligence Wing hosts second annual awards ceremony

The 102nd Intelligence Wing recognized its 2025 award winners during the second annual 102nd IW awards ceremony on Joint Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Feb. 6, 2026.
Jan. 31, 2026
Massachusetts Air National Guardsmen train in freezing conditions during Cold Weather Operations Course

Three Massachusetts Air National Guardsmen joined airmen from 17 states and two countries to compete in the Cold Weather Operations Course at Camp Ripley Training Center in Minnesota, Jan. 19-31, testing their physical endurance, mental resilience and teamwork in subzero conditions.
Dec. 31, 2025
102nd Intelligence Wing 2025 Annual Award Winners

The 102nd Intelligence Wing announced its 2025 annual award winners, recognizing Airmen and civilians who exemplify innovation, excellence and service.
Dec. 6, 2025
Operation Service donates Christmas trees to veterans on Joint Base Cape Cod

Operation Service, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit, delivered dozens of free Christmas trees to service members on Joint Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Dec. 6, 2025, as part of its annual “Trees for Soldiers” program.
Nov. 25, 2025
102nd Mission Support Group sharpens wartime skills during large-scale training event

The 102nd Mission Support Group trained on wartime tasks in a simulated, high-stress environment during a large-scale, two-day exercise at Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2025. Airmen in the group are responsible for keeping their Employed-in-Place (EIP) missions
Nov. 1, 2025
102nd Intelligence Wing tests readiness during Exercise Formosa Guardian

The 102nd Intelligence Wing concluded Exercise Formosa Guardian on Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, Nov. 1, 2025. During this three-phase combat readiness assessment, the 102nd IW Inspector General team tested and evaluated Airmen’s ability to perform their assigned mission essential

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