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  • Red Sox salute Westover Airmen

    The Red Sox organization paid tribute to the members of theUnited States military during Military Appreciation Day held on the 239thanniversary of America’s independence, July 4th, at Fenway Park inBoston. The game began with the first pitch, thrown out by Col.Albert Lupenski, Commander of the 439th

  • Earn it: The story of redemption

    From his earliest days as an Airman at basic training, TSgt. Elias Aponte said things didn’t come easy.“Earn it!” TSgt. Aponte recalled what his drill sergeant would shout. “That’s all he ever said to us.”Looking back through the long lens of time, the Security Forces Squadron sergeant said his life

  • Tell the Reserve story in the face of threats

    In the wake of information operations launched by theIslamic State in Iraqand Levant (ISIL), I have seen a number of incidents whereReservists haverequested to have Air Force remove news storiesidentifying them by name andrank from Air Force public websites and official socialmedia.  Also,Reservists

  • 439th Airlift Wing Promotions, July

    Congratulations to the following 439th Airlift Wing promotees:To the rank of AirmanAngela DecillisNathal Valdiezo To the rank of Airman 1st ClassCorey CostaCasey GilbertAliesia WhittleTo the rankof SeniorAirmanRobert BurkePatrick CoxJoshua Green Tyler HazelZachary LebretonKailee ValliereVictor

  • Security Forces tactical trains its future leaders

    As a June 19exercise unfolded, several security forces Airmen huddled around SrA. JenniferPerlera. Perleraheaded up the unit control center. She was among the 439th SecurityForces Squadron’s young leaders who ran the exercise themselves, part of annualtour tactical training.  “The exercise scenarios

  • KC-46 Site Survey Team Visits Base

    “No show stoppers.”That was among the highlights of the findings from a team of morethan two dozen Airmen and civilians which visited Westover duringthe first week of June to evaluate the base’s capacity to house KC-46Pegasus tankers. The Air Force is consideringWestover and three other bases for

  • 3-D Virtual C-5 Tour Debut

    The Patriot Wing has long been a leader in Air Forceexcellence, but with the debut of its 3-D virtual C-5 tour the base is ahead ofits time.“Thereare very few systems like this, which creates an intensely realistic experiencefor the viewer of actually walking through a C-5 and looking around,” said

  • 2015 Chief's Council Scholarship

    The Westover Chief's Council is accepting applications for a $500 College Scholarship Award paid to a 439th Airlift Wing enlisted member Airman Basic to Senior Master Sergeant and a $500 College Scholarship Award paid to an Airman Basic to Senior Master Sergeant family member for the 2015 Fall