142nd Fighter Wing (U.S. Air Force) White Coffee Mug

The 142nd Fighter Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force, falling under the Air Combat Command (ACC). Based at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts, it operates under the Air National Guard (ANG), a reserve component of the U.S. Air Force. The 142nd Fighter Wing's primary mission is to provide air defense for New England region and to support contingency operations around the world with its fleet of F-15C Eagles. Established in 1951, it has a rich history of service, including active duty during the Vietnam War and various homeland defense roles since then. The unit is composed of approximately 1,000 personnel who maintain readiness for aerial combat missions as part of the U.S. Air Force's global defense strategy.