Through positive Community Relations efforts, the Massachusetts National Guard can educate the citizens of Massachusetts about the role of the National Guard and foster a better understanding of our mission.
While the Massachusetts National Guard has a permanent presence in more than 40 communities throughout the commonwealth, we strive to support and participate in events all across the state that benefit the citizens of the commonwealth and give them insight into their National Guard. Among the different types of support the Massachusetts National Guard can provide are: color guards; static displays; flyovers; and participation in parades and others events. All support requests should be submitted 90 days prior to the event.
Our goal is to support as many events as possible, however our commanders at our local units must balance these requests against mission and training requirements, as well as available resources.
REQUEST FOR NON-AVIATION SUPPORT:
To request non-aviation support, open and fill out the DD form 2536 and E-mail or mail using the contact information below. If you would like you can include a cover letter on organizational letterhead.
REQUEST FOR 215th ARMY BAND SUPPORT:
To request support from the 215th Army Band, open and fill out the DD form 2536 and E-mail or mail using the contact information below. If you would like you can include a cover letter on organizational letterhead.
REQUEST FOR ARMY AVIATION (Rotary Wing) SUPPORT:
To request Army aviation support, (Flyovers and Static Displays) open and fill out the DD form 2535 and E-mail or mail using the contact information below. If you would like you can include a cover letter on organizational letterhead.
REQUEST FOR AIR FORCE (Fixed Wing) SUPPORT:
To request Air Force aviation support (Flyovers, or static displays at events such as air shows) go to this website: https://www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil. There you will find a web based version of the DD form 2535 that gets submitted to the Department of the Air Force. Once approved by the Air Force you will receive instructions on how to contact a local flying wing to request their participation.
ADDRESS:
You can mail, or scan and e-mail, non-aviation and Army aviation support requests to the Directorate of Military Support at:
Massachusetts National Guard
Military Support Office
ATTN: Senior Operations NCO, Domestic Operations
2 Randolph Rd.
Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-3001
OFFICE: 339-202-3504
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Massachusetts National Guard will only provide support to events that are:
- Of interest to, or for the benefit of, the community as a whole
- Accessible to all without regard to gender, race, creed, color or national origin
The Massachusetts National Guard will NOT support events that:
- Promote an organization's private or political objectives
- Charge an admission fee specifically for the observation of Guard participation
- Exclude people from participation because of gender, race, creed, color or national origin
- Benefit or favor a commercial venture or political party
- Seek to use Guard members as escorts, ushers, guards, parking lot attendants or messengers
When supporting events, the Massachusetts National Guard cannot appear to endorse any person, corporation (profit or nonprofit), religion, ideological movement, fraternal organization, political party or commercial venture. The services provided by the Guard also cannot compete with the civilian labor force.