News

Aug. 15, 2017
Final C-5A makes guest appearance at Westfield International Air Show

The last C-5A model aircraft in the U.S. military inventory was flown from Westover Air Reserve Base to Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., August 11, 2017. The aircraft was on static display to for the duration of the Westfield International Air Show.
Aug. 7, 2017
Force Support Squadron Element Line

The Force Support Squadron Element line is available to any Airman seeking a direct line up the chain of command. This service allows airmen to speak with General Officers, Wing Commanders, squadeon commanders and chides, and executive officers in an effort to address urgent mission-affecting or
Aug. 7, 2017
Member Planet Card

WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. -- A new planet membership card has been made available to all Airmen interested in becoming members of the Westover Consolidated Club, even if they do not want to sign up for a credit card with the club. With the new member planet card, Airmen can receive $1 off
Aug. 1, 2017
0448 leaves for Boneyard

C-5A 0448 departed from Westover on its final flight to the Boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, leaving only two of its' model left in the Air Force inventory.
July 31, 2017
EPME 21

WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. --The Enlisted Professional Military Education program, better known as EPME, was recently redesigned to give Airmen more opportunity to partake in in-residence training and education for their career fields. The goal of the redesign is to give all Airmen a better
July 28, 2017
Service member and veteran job fair

WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. -- A job fair is being held August 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Over 100 job opportunities from many companies and local businesses will be available a the event. All current guadsmen, reservists, and veterans, along with
July 26, 2017
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.
July 17, 2017
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
July 12, 2017
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
July 8, 2017
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