7 Jan 2018

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 15

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a United States federal holiday marking the birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King’s birthday, January 15. This year, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service will be recognized on Jan. 15, 2018.   The poster concept focuses on

5 Jan 2018

Below zero temperatures grip Westover

If you live in the Pioneer Valley, you’ve probably noticed it’s been cold. According to John Dick from the Westover Weather Station, a “heat wave” of 7 degrees Fahrenheit swept across Westover on Jan. 4 -- after eight consecutive days of below zero temperatures (Dec. 27 through Jan. 3).“Jan. 4 also saw eight inches of snow that broke the old Jan.

27 Dec 2017

Command post maintains base snowline

Another New England winter has arrived, and the base snowline provides updates on when inclement weather might affect operations at Westover. The command post's snowline may be reached at 413-557-3444. It's typically updated by about 5 a.m. during mornings that include heavy snowfall, ice, or some other type of weather event. Local TV stations in

21 Dec 2017

Patriot Wing teamwork soars during Total Force mission

A Patriot Wing crew teamed up Dec. 2 to criss-cross America while delivering a weather satellite to Florida during a four-day Total Force mission.The GOES-S satellite, which weighed 6,000 pounds, was a light load for the C-5M, but Lockheed- Martin -- the satellite’s manufacturer -- had to transport it safely for its Dec. 4 trip from Buckley Air

21 Dec 2017

Services holiday hours

Services holiday hours are as follows:Lodging:Dec. 21, 7 a.m.-noonDec. 22, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Dec. 23, 8 a.m-8 p.m. 0800-2000Dec. 24,10 a.m.-6 p.m.Christmas Day ClosedDec. 26-30, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.New Year’s Day ClosedJan. 2, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. 0700-2200Infromation: 413-557-2700Bowling:Closes Dec. 22 and reopens Dec. 26.Dec. 26-28: Regular

15 Dec 2017

iRest brings calm through relaxation

Westover people looking for psychological, physical and spirtual healing can find it in Bldg. 1100 on UTA Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Airmen may also visit the fitness center and participate in a free iRest yoga course. Participants will be able to relax deeply, release stress and take control over their lives. For more

7 Dec 2017

Total Force mission airlifts weather satellite

A 15-member Patriot Wing crew teamed up Dec. 2 to criss-cross America while delivering a weather satellite to Florida during a three-day Total Force mission.The GOES-S satellite, which weighed 6,000 pounds, was itself a light load for the huge transport, but Lockheed – the satellite’s manufacturer -- had to transport it safely for its Dec. 4 trip

1 Dec 2017

Air Force Guidance Memorandum, Personal Use of Social Media and Electronic Communication

By Order of the Secretary of the Air Force, this guidance memorandum outlines policy on personal use of social media and electronic communication. Compliance with this memorandum is mandatory. To the extent its directions are inconsistent with other Air Force publications, the information herein prevails IAW AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management.

29 Nov 2017

Angel Trees

The Angel Tree is up and stocked with Angels ready to be adopted. Please stop by the Airmen and Family Readiness Center to adopt an Angel to help make a child's holiday just a little bit brighter. All Angels on the tree are children of all branches of the military and civilians population working and/or assigned to Westover. Wrapped Angel tree

21 Nov 2017

National American Indian Heritage Month

The observance of National American Indian Heritage Month throughout November has its roots in Public Law 99-471. In 1976, Congress designated a week in October to celebrate Native American Awareness Week. The week served as recognition for the great influence American Indians have had upon the U.S. Over several years, the observation was moved to different months and yearly legislation was enacted to continue the tradition until August of 1990, when President Bush approved the designation of November as National American Indian Heritage Month.