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  • BAH recert due

    Patriot Wing reservists are required to turn in their basic allowance for housing recertification (with dependent) by Dec. 1. Air Force Form 594s are required. Examples are available in squadron orderly rooms. Pay for Airmen who do not fill out this paperwork will be affected. The wing finance

  • Civilian Commander’s Call set

    Col. Al Lupenski, 439th Airlift Wing commander, will hold a Civilian Commander's Call at the Westover Conference Center Oct. 23 at 3:30 p.m. This is held for air reserve technicians and all civilian employees in the Patriot Wing.

  • SNCOLDC to be held in November

    A Senior NCO Leadership Development Course will be held at Westover Nov. 8-9. Airmen interested in enrolling should contact TSgt. (MSgt.-sel.) Crystal Harry at 557-3441. Two more of these classes will be held next May and in August.

  • Pilot for A Day: 'It's my day!'

    Nine-year-old Peyton Malloy became Westover's newest "pilot" as Col. Albert Lupenski knelt and presented the young boy with his "wings.""It's my day!" shouted Peyton, to Westover's newest wing commander and to a roomful of Airmen and Peyton's family.In 2011, Peyton had a severe case of scoliosis, a

  • AFRC issues challenge to Westover

    The Air Force Reserve Command headquarters recently issued the "U.S. Air Force fifty summits challenge" to the Patriot Wing. They are looking for units to put together a team to hike to the highest peak in Massachusetts and pose with the air force flag. Send photos to 439aw. pa@us.af.mil and they

  • CFC kickoff

    The Combined Federal Campaign has kicked off the 2014 season. This year's campaign goal is $45,000.For more information, see your unit representative or visit cfc.org.

  • Chapel’s paintball a success

    Seventy reservists turned out for the base chapel's paintball event last month.For those that attended, there will be more events held on future UTAs including a possible Habitat for Humanity build. Call the chapel at 557-3031 for more information.

  • Patriot Magazine: October edition online!

    The October 2014 edition of the Patriot magazine is online and ready to view! CLICK HERE!This edition includes:·Col. Lupenski's editorial: "Do it right every time"·Westover's New Commander Wows Patriot Wing·Air Force Reserve adapts to new Air Expeditionary Force construct·PATRIOT EXPRESSion of

  • Westover Releases October Promotions

    Congratulations to the following Westover reservists on their new ranks:Master Sgt.:David GillesJeremy LaplanteJonathan MenardMarc Omerzu---------------------------Technical Sgt.:Christopher CrawfordMichael GaglianoJose IsalesJulian MolinaJohn Rosado-Rosario---------------------------Staff

  • WNN now off-base

    The Westover News Network, also known as Channel 50, broadcasts in the Westover Club, billeting, and the fitness center. It's also featured in cable programming in some ofWestover's neighboring communities to include: Chicopee Access Channel 19: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. and 9:30