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  • A graphic showing the Operational Camouflage Pattern Uniform, and the changes necessary by Sept. 1st.

    Air Force delays mandatory wear-date for OCP items, 2PFDU

    Several uniform changes scheduled to become mandatory for the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform (2PFDU) on June 1, have been delayed to Sept. 1.

  • Fitness testing suspended until Oct. 1

    The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately.

  • Westover to resume limited flight operations; base access still restricted

    After a stand down of more than 60 days, the 439th Airlift Wing is planning to resume limited flight operations this week.   
  • Westover ARB no drone zone

    Westover is “No Drone Zone”

    Westover officials would like to remind operators of drones or Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) that it is illegal to fly over the base.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Craig Peters, 439th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to members of the 439th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts on April 17, 2020. The 439th AES mobilized to support COVID-19 relief efforts around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Siana Rosado)

    439th AES joins fight against COVID-19

    A group of Reserve Citizen Airmen from Westover’s 439th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron recently deployed in support of COVID-19 relief efforts
  • U.S. Air Force reservists from the 439th Aeromedical Staging Squadron and 439th Aerospace Medical Squadron pose for a group photo at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts on April 6, 2020. The group of doctors, nurses and medical technicians were activated to help fight against COVID-19 in New York City. (Courtesy photo)

    Westover provides first wave of pandemic relief

    More than 10 Westover Airmen were activated in response to the Air Force Reserve Command’s call to mobilize doctors, nurses and medical technicians in support of the fight against COVID-19 in New York City on April 5.
  • Westover service members may be eligible for a deployment bonus through the Massachusetts Welcome Home Bonus program. (Courtesy Graphic)

    Massachusetts Welcome Home Bonus for past deployments

    Westover reservists may be eligible for bonuses from past deployments. Last year, the Massachusetts Office of the State Treasurer, Veterans’ Bonus Division launched an online application process for the Massachusetts Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Welcome Home Bonus. 

  • Commentary: Adapting to full-time telework

    Many of us are teleworking. Full-time telework can be a blessing; however, it can also prove to be a source of great consternation. I performed full-time telework for six years. The initial adjustment period was difficult and there were good and bad parts to this new life I found myself in. But, over time, I discovered methods that allowed me to be both more productive and healthier. I would like to take some time and share some of those methods with you,
  • Find was to stay motivated at home. You can involve others by creating exercise challenges, making it a game or video chatting friends to workout together thus practicing physically distancing but socially connecting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristi MacDonald)

    Get creative: How to stay fit and healthy while stuck at home

    For many of us, it has been weeks since we’ve been able to leave the house and go about our daily routine. That doesn’t mean you can’t adapt and overcome the unique challenges presented by the ongoing public health crisis.

  • Press Release: Westover reservists mobilized to support COVID-19 operations

    U.S. Air Force Reservists assigned to two Westover squadrons were mobilized to support regional COVID-19 operations. More than 10 Airmen from the 439th Airlift Wing departed for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ today, joining over 120 fellow Airmen from Air Force Reserve Command units across the nation.
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