Massachusetts Air National Guard Historical Association, Inc.

09/27/2026

Productive meeting of The Friends of The National Guard Museum in Concord last week. The Museum has been busy hosting many events and welcoming visitors touring Concord.

09/02/2026

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Lt Col (Ret) Bruce Gilpin. He served on the Executive Board of this organization for many years. He was a good friend and will be missed.

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View Bruce L. Gilpin's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

03/05/2026

Volunteers from Friends of The MA NG Museum and MAANGHA work to assemble the bookshelves for the newly acquired Ralph F. Colin, Jr Military Library. The Museum staff has cataloged the 7,500 book collection and is working on labeling the collection. How can you help? Make a donations to the Friends. Donations to the Friends can assist in purchasing supplies for this massive project. Also donations can assist by providing funding to hire an expert with the specific skills for labeling and cataloging to ensure the collection is organized, identifiable, and accessible. https://friendsmangmuseum.org/get-involved/donate/

02/13/2026

This team spread out the rug today at the National Guard museum for the room that will hold the military history library. One piece 80 feet long so it was a challenge but great teamwork got it done!

02/11/2026

Another great meeting of the Friends of The Massachusetts National Guard Museum today at the museum in Concord. Working to support the staff at the museum in caring for and organizing the artifacts and records from both the Army and Air National Guard. Currently the staff is working on preparing an area to shelve the newly acquired Ralph F. Colin Jr. Military Library. The staff has cataloged the 7,500 book collection and has started the process of labeling the collection.

01/26/2026

Celebrate the life of Michael Kelley, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Nickerson~Bourne Funeral Home.

01/09/2026

Be advised that the Annual Muster of the Mass. State Retired List (SRL) will be held at JFHQ on 18 FEB 26 at 1000 hrs. If you are a member of the SRL, please plan to attend. If you'd like to sign up for the SRL, more information can be found at:

State Retired List The State Retired List is a component of the Massachusetts Organized Militia.  Members shall be eligible to perform any military duty to the same extent as if not retired, and the commander-in-chief may require them to serve upon military boards, courts of inquiry and courts mart...

01/08/2026

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