Respect

During the playing of the National Anthem sang by TSgt. Blaire Sieber, Air Show attendees hold their hands over their hearts in respect during these opening ceremonies. The Air Show this year is the largest Westover has had since 1974, boasting more than 60 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt. Andrew Biscoe)

Respect

During the singing of National Anthem by TSgt. Blaire Seiber, 439th Airlift Wing members salute the American flag during. The Air Show this year is the largest Westover has had since 1974, boasting more than 60 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt. Andrew Biscoe)

Sky Show

The Geico Skytypers flying World War II SNJ-2 North American trainers, perform over Westover Aug. 2. The team will also perform today. The Air Show this weekend is the largest Westover has had since 1974, boasting more than 60 aircraft and more than 100,000 visitors streamed into Westover to view the ground and aerial displays. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)

Full Metal Umbrella

Crowds at the Great New England Air Show gather under the wings of the enormous C-5 to find shade and also tour the aircraft at Westover Air Reserve Base on August 4, 2012. The Air Show this weekend is the largest Westover has had since 1974, boasting more than 60 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/TSgt. Timm Huffman)

Historic Triple Change

Lt. Col. Michael Travalent addresses maintenance troops during the historic triple change of command ceremony at Westover Air Reserve Base on July 28, 2012. Lt. Col. Travalent moved to command the 439th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Maj. Kristofer Terry, new commander of the 439th Maintenance Squadron, and Major Todd Meyers, new commander of the 439th Maintenance Operations Squadron also joined senior leadership ranks. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)

NASA

A student tries on a NASA suit. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Above the Rest

A father and son enjoy one of the aerial demonstrations at the 2008 Great New England Air Show. (File U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt. W.C. Pope)

Welcome Sign

Westover Air Reserve Base welcome sign at the main gate entrance. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)

Spouse Flight

Twenty-eight military spouses got a glimpse of what their husbands and wives do on a mission during the 439th Airlift Wing's Spouse Orientation Flight May 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)

Spouse Flight

Twenty-eight military spouses got a glimpse of what their husbands and wives do on a mission during the 439th Airlift Wing's Spouse Orientation Flight May 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)

Spouse Flight

Twenty-eight military spouses got a glimpse of what their husbands and wives do on a mission during the 439th Airlift Wing's Spouse Orientation Flight May 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)

Spouse Flight

Twenty-eight military spouses got a glimpse of what their husbands and wives do on a mission during the 439th Airlift Wing's Spouse Orientation Flight May 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)

Bringing Fuel to the Fight

Two F-15s from the 104th Fighter Wing, Westfield, Mass., and an F-16 from the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, soar above northern New England after receiving fuel from the 157th Air Refueling Wing, New Hampshire Air National Guard, June 29. The refueling allowed the F-15s to continue "dog fight" training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)

Fueling the Fight

Two F-15s from the 104th Fighter Wing, Westfield, Mass., soar above northern New England after receiving fuel from the 157th Air Refueling Wing, New Hampshire Air National Guard, June 29. The refueling allowed the F-15s to continue "dog fight" training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)

Refueling an Eagle

A KC-135 from the 157th Air Refueling Wing, Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H, flies with F-15s the Stratotanker just refueled, from the 104th Fighter Wing, Westfield, Mass., above northern New England June 29. The Great New England Air Show, Aug. 4-5, will feature a KC-135, F-15 and F-16 among other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)

Bringing Fuel to the Fight

A KC-135 from the 157th Air Refueling Wing, Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H, prepares to refuel an F-16 from the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, above northern New England June 29. The Great New England Air Show, Aug. 4-5, will feature a KC-135, F-15 and F-16 among other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)

Refueling an Eagle

The 157th Air Refueling Wing, Pease NH, prepares to refuel an F-15 from the 104th Fighter Wing, Westfield MA, high above northern New England on June 29, 2012. In Prone position, boom operator TSgt. Justin Poteet of the 157th will transfer fuel that will allow the F-15s to continue their "dog fight" training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)

Former Westover Commander Honored

As if on queue the skies opened up and Brig. Gen. Frederick "Mike" Walker's Reveille Ceremony received a final flight showering on the Westover Ellipse June 29. Chaplain Joseph Eggleston read the Airman's Prayer as the Westover Honor Guard lowered Old Glory to half staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by W.C. Pope)

Late Shift

Staff Sergeant Jessica Gallo, 439th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, sits on the flight line next to a massive C-5 Galaxy at Westover Air Reserve Base reviewing paperwork on June 21. This particular C-5 just returned from Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, where Programmed Depot Maintenance was performed. PDM is responsible for the repair, modification, reclamation and rework of aircraft which C-5s will undergo every 8 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA. Kelly Galloway)

Command names Smith as Key Spouse of the Year

Stephanie Smith, Key Spouse Co-Chair, is credited with revitalizing the base Key Spouse program by continuing to recruit and train new members. When reservists in the wing were mobilized in 2010, she worked with other program members to contact the families of deployed and mobilized reservists. Smith is married to Lt. Col. Raymond Smith, a C-5 pilot in the 337th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA. Charles Hutchinson)

Somewhere Over the Runway

Westover's flight line hosts not only the Patriot Wing's 16 C-5Bs but also a re-engined Dover C-5M model, far left, May 25. The modernization of the C-5 boasts upgraded engines that deliver 22 percent more thrust, 30 percent shorter take-off roll and 58 percent faster climb rate, which allow cargo to be carried over longer distances without refueling. The engines are also three times quieter. These upgrades earn this C-5 the title "Super Galaxy." (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)

Early Appearance

Three U.S. Air Force C-5B Galaxy aircraft rest on the flightline at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts on May 31, 2012. The Galaxies have been assigned to the 439th Airlift Wing since 1987. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)

Faces of Westover

Lance Cpl. Marlon Wesh, Marine Wing Support Squadron 472 Detachment Bravo, joined the Marine Corps in December 2008. He is an administration specialist, ensuring pay and entitlements are met for fellow marines. "It's stressful enough when you're deployed, and worrying about whether or not you're being paid or tracking your benefits is unnecessary stress. So I make sure that when any Marine walks into our office it isn't because we messed up," LCpl. Wesh said. "I always knew that at some point I wanted to be in the military. I don't know why, but the service just called to me," he said.

Home for wounded Marine

After three days of work by some 600 volunteers, the framing and exterior were complete. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. James Bishop)