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  • Employer Day

    Westover's first joint service employer day is set for July 12.The Public Affairs staff and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve volunteers are teaming up to conduct this event, which recognizes civilian employers for their support of the military.The activities give the employers a chance to

  • Did you know: Honor Guard

    A continuing series exploring Westover...."On behalf of the president of the United States, the United States Air Force, and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's honorable and faithful service." That was the powerful message from TSgt.

  • Yellow Ribbon: Eye-opener for military and family

    TSgt. Aureli Muniz, 70th Aerial Port Squadron, Homestead Air Reserve Base , Fla, recently returned from overseas and said that if he hadn't gone to all the briefings and meetings during his drill periods he may not have known about the YRRP. "I've been in the military since 1990 and they didn't have

  • Porten Named New Honorary Commander

    A retired president of a major local hospital assumed honorary command of the 439th Airlift Wing during the January A UTA.Hank Porten, who lives in Holyoke, is taking over from last year's honorary commander, Bud Shuback, president of the Galaxy Community Council.After nearly 28 years as president

  • Westover's Patriot Magazine: March edition online!

    The March 2014 edition of the Patriot magazine is online and ready to view! Click HERE !This edition includes:·CMSgt. Thorpe's editorial: "Farewell to the Patriot Wing"·Patriot Wing commander pins on first star·Report: more reservists, no AFRC headquarters·Denton mission sends Westover C-5 on

  • 1st Quarter Wing Award Winners-2014

    Congratulations 1st Quarter Wing Award Winners-2014 Airman - SrA Ryan J. Manning, 337 ASNCO - SSgt Anny Sonenarong, 439 ASTS...SNCO - MSgt Amelia M. O'Brien, 439 ASTSCGO - Capt Michele L. LaFoe, 439 ASTSCiv - Ms. Karen L. Watts, 439 MSGCiv Sup - Mr. Christopher P. Harry, 42 APSLEADERS IN EXCELLENCE!

  • Brig. Gen. Steven Vautrain pins on first star

    When the 439th Airlift Wing commander was ceremonially promoted to brigadier general Feb. 8, he was surrounded by fellow flag officers at what could best be described as a star-studded affair.But Brig. Gen. Steven Vautrain equated the crowd gathered to honor him as his family, old and dear friends,

  • Westover C-5 diverted

    A C-5 B assigned to Westover Air Reserve Base was returning from overseas en route to Dover Air Force Base at 34,000 feet with 25 crew and passengers when the aircraft experienced a loss of pressurization shortly after 11 a.m. while over the Atlantic Ocean. As a precaution, the aircraft was diverted

  • Star pin-on

    The 439th Airlift Wing will formally recognize its wing commander with his new rank Feb. 8. A pin-on ceremony for Brig. Gen. Steven Vautrain will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the Base Hangar.Maj. Gen. Richard Haddad, vice commander of the Air Force Reserve,

  • MWR facilities depend on solid usage

    Air Force officials remind Airmen and their families to use the base morale, wellness and recreation facilities, which include the newly-renovated Westover Club, bowling alley, and fitness center.Services officials said that each only receives minimal financial support from the reserve command, and