News

Oct. 28, 2022
Westover Firefighters put out Firey Chili

On Friday, Oct 28 the Westover Fire Dept. hosted the 1st Annual Westover Chili Cookoff. More than a dozen entrants competed in the categories of Hottest, Most Original and Best Overall.In an attendee voting format, the winners were David Wilkinson, Fire Dept (Hottest), Kristin Russell, BCE (Most
Oct. 27, 2022
Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
Oct. 19, 2022
A shining dedication for a shining Westover Airman

Family and friends were present at the dedication/ribbon cutting of the 35-acre solar plant named after the late Master Sgt. Alexander Cotton. He was part of the 439th Contingency Response Flight at Westover Air Reserve Base.
Oct. 14, 2022
We Love a Parade!

On Friday, Oct 14 the second annual Westover snow parade was held. Contractors, base civil engineer employees and members of Security Forces teamed up to convoy of nearly 30 snow removal vehicles around the base.
Oct. 13, 2022
October 2022 Pre-UTA News Briefs - with Col. Joseph Janik

October 2022 Pre-UTA News Briefs - with Col. Joseph Janik, Commander 439th Airlift Wing
Sept. 19, 2022
Westover's Leadership celebrate the AF's 75th

439th Airlift Wing Commander and Command Chief stand next to the giant 75 in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the United States Air Force.
Sept. 19, 2022
Chicopee Elementary students throw Birthday Party for the USAF & Westover

Children at Chicopee’s Herbert Bowie Elementary School held a 75th Air Force Birthday party, on Sept. 15.
Sept. 7, 2022
Sept. 2022 Pre-UTA News Briefs

September 2022 Pre-UTA News Briefs VideoCol. Joseph Janik, Commander 439th Airlift WingChief Master Sgt. Rosiline Ratliff, Command Chief 439th Airlift WingCMSgt. Ryan Hellyar, 439th OG Superintendent
Aug. 29, 2022
Westover Airmen participate in CYBER YANKEE exercise

On June 16 2022, 35 members of the 439th Communications Squadron at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts traveled to Camp Nett in Niantic, Connecticut, and became the first Airmen from the Air Force Reserve to field an entire Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Blue Team in New England’s regional
Aug. 26, 2022
Hanscom Logistics Trainees visit Westover

Civilian Acquisition Logistics trainees, from Hanscom AFB, Mass. visited Westover ARB on July 18 for a tour of Aircraft Maintenance shops, a C-5M and to observe flight operations.