WESTFIELD -- The 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield has been invited to take part in ceremonies at Fenway Park on Saturday prior to the Boston Red Sox game vs the New York Yankees.

An F-15 Eagle will perform a flyover above Fenway before the 4:05 p.m. game.

Also, Tech. Sgt. John Roach from the 104th Security Forces Squadron will participate in an honor guard on the field.

It is all part of the annual Run to Home Base ceremony that pays tribute to military veterans. More than 1,000 veterans will be welcomed onto the field.

"It is a special privilege to be a part of a ceremony which honors veterans who fought for this country," said Lt. Col. Travis Hazeltine.

"Veterans of the Vietnam War are an incredible group of men and women who deserve our utmost respect and honor. The 104th Fighter Wing is especially honored to show our appreciation during this formal welcome home ceremony at Fenway Park," he said.

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