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  • Blue Angels, Snowbirds to perform at Westover 2015 air show

    As one of the northeast's largest air shows quickly approaches, organizers, meetings, and a recent Blue Angels visit have been part of its extensive preparation.And in another historic first, two aerial demonstration teams will perform. The Canadian Snowbirds will also fly in the afternoon before

  • A year in review: 2014

    Force cuts, base construction, and a new wing commander led the headlines in 2014 at Westover Air Reserve Base.Local and regional media huddled outside base operations April 28 under the looming tail of a Patriot Wing C-5. The press conference brought a difficult reality resulting from Pentagon

  • Westover honors its annual award winners

    The following Patriot Wing members are the annual award winners for the 439thAirlift Wing:Airman: SrA. Anthony Secreto, 439th Operations Support SquadronNCO: MSgt. Patrick Yarusso (TSgt. during award period), 439th Security ForcesSquadron;SNCO: MSgt. Gregory Pauli, 439th Civil Engineering

  • Center seeks volunteers for annual children's holiday party

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center staff seeks volunteers to assist with set-up and tear-down during the Children's Annual Holiday Party. The theme of the party this year is "Westover's Frozen Winter Wonderland."The children's annual holiday party is Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m. at the Base

  • Wing announces fourth quarter winners

    Congratulations to the 4th Quarter Wing Award Winners!Airman - SrA Janet M. Izquierdo, 439th Force Support SquadronNCO - TSgt. Kayla L. Grenier, 439th Aeromedical Staging SquadronSNCO - MSgt. Kara B. Stackpole, 439th ASTSCompany Grade Officer - Capt. Ryan J. McKenna, 42nd Aerial Port

  • Patriot Wing puts new enlisted leader at top

    Salutes, speeches, and two ceremonies combined into one during the Patriot Wing's top enlisted billet change held at the Base Hangar Nov. 1. Command CMSgt. David Carbin concluded his 33-year career with turning over the wing command chief 's responsibility to Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Maguire.

  • Westover pumped $221M into local economy in fiscal 2014

    The 439th Airlift Wing poured nearly $221 million into the community in fiscal year 2014, representing a decrease of $4 million over last year, and a two-year decrease of $17 million.Military pay last year decreased $16.3 million, due in large part to a decrease in reserve funding, according to Dan

  • Patriot newsletter goes digital

    After 40 years of production, the hard copy of the Patriot will be going away next month, in an effort to save resources and better utilize limited funding. The Patriot magazine will continue with the same look and information online. In December, the Patriot will be available online at

  • Patriot Magazine: November edition online!

    The November 2014 edition of the Patriot magazine is online and ready to view!CLICK HERE!This edition includes:·Col. Lupenski's editorial: "Pride and professionalism stay with us through uncertainty"·Westover's 75th Anniversary Ball-- A Big Party to Remember·AFRC Command Chief assures Airmen of