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  • A pilot assigned to the 103rd Airlift Wing, East Granby, Conn., prepares to taxi back to the runway for takeoff July 11, at the Dogpatch. 103rd AW aircrew frequently come to Westover to practice air drops and will begin to practice combat offloads more often.

    Cooperation between Bradley, Westover prepares both units for total force operations

    A Connecticut aircrew piloting a C-130 Hercules from Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, practiced touch-and-go landings July 11 on the runway. Following their landing, the C-130 taxied over to the Dogpatch, where the aircrew practiced doing combat-style offloads of two cargo pallets.

  • Chiefs Scholarship Application

    WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass.-- The application submission deadline for two Westover Chiefs Council $500 scholarship applications is September 30, 2017. The Chief’s Council will award a scholarship to one service member assigned to the 439th Airlift Wing, pay grade E-1 through E-8, and one family member of an enlisted member grades E-1 through

  • Fall Semester Online Enrollment

    WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. -- For anyone who is looking to further their education, is its not too late to enroll for classes for the upcoming fall semester. Elms College is offering online courses at the tuition assistance approve rate of $750 per class. The classes offered will fill requirements for your Community College of the Air Force

  • July Retirements

    WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. -- The following service members retired from duty during the month of July 2017. Thank you for your service and aim high! Lieutenant ColonelDavid Smith Chief Master SergeantRoger Prinz Senior Master SergeantRobert TyndallEllen Vanloon Master SergeantLori Milner Technical SergeantRussell FinneganEdward Laroche 

  • July Promotions

    WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. -- The following Airmen were promoted during the month of July 2017. Congratulations, Airmen! Chief Master SergeantPatrick ConnorMaster SergeantJohn SomersMarhia Taylor Technical SergeantRozlyn EdwardsJacqueline RiveraBradley StahlPatrick Velie Staff SergeantChristopher CarboneFu DengBrendan FontaineJoseph
  • Realism in the C-5M simulator includes "scenes" of Westover's flight line and this taxiway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Jon Carlson)

    Westover receives simulator to train pilots on new Super Galaxy

    The C-5M simulator will be used to train aircrew on in-flight operations for years to come.

  • Online Conduct

    WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. -- Any Airman with reason to believe he or she may have been affected by online hazing of bullying is encourages to seek local assitance from AFOI, commanders, first sergeants, chaplains, SARC, SVC, and inspectors general. Anyone inquiring about Air Force social media standards can refer to AFI 1-1.2.2.8 or AFI

  • Patriot Wing names second quarter winners

    The wing's second quarter winners are:Airman of the quarter: Senior Airman Katelyn Dotson, 439th Communications Squadron NCO of the quarter: Tech. Sgt. Maria Mena, CSSNCO of the quarter: Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Roule, 439th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronCompant Grade Officer of the quarter: Capt. Matthrew Borowski, 439th Contingency Response

  • Safety Update

    WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. -- The safety office would like to remind all members the ellipse is the only authorized area on Westover for the use of earbuds, headphones etc. Per AFI 91-207 para 3.7.6. The use of portable headphones, earphones, cellular phones, or other listening and entertainment devices (other than hearing aids) while

  • Financial Readiness

    Westover has a personal financial counselor available.
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