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July 1, 2026
In Our Communities | On Base

Massachusetts Base Hosts Chamber of Commerce Breakfast 

The Barnes Air National Guard in Massachusetts hosted its local Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce for a breakfast and tour of the facilities in an effort to strengthen ties between base and community. According to a National Guard report, 70 representatives from more than 50 local businesses toured the installation and discussed the incoming F-35A. 

Final Aircraft Landing for C-2A Greyhound 

C-2A Greyhounds, a mainstay in carrier delivery craft for the Navy, ran their last flight to an aircraft carrier, TWZ reported. Accompanied by Vice Adm. Doug Parry, the Greyhound landed on the USS Nimitz for the final time for the class. While they won’t land on carriers and will cede that role to the CMV-22B Osprey, Greyhounds will continue flights until the end of the year. 

National Guard photo by Jerry Hewitt

July 1, 2026
In Our Communities | On Base

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