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  • Hero 2 Hire, VA among online resources that help veterans find jobs

    Even though America is in an apparent recovery from one of the worst recessions since the Great Depression, some veterans are still struggling to find jobs.However, there is hope for those who know what resources to use. An excellent resource is H2H (Hero 2 Hire, https://h2h.jobs), an online

  • Did You Know?

    Did you know...                         ... that Base Civil Engineering and the 439th Civil Engineering Squadron are two separate units?At active-duty installations, and at some AFRC bases, these two organizations are usually merged into one larger unit, which can lead many to assume that they are

  • Comm Squadron dials up command awards

    Air Force Reserve Command recently honored the men and women of the 439th Communications Squadron with two command awards.The squadron earned the 2012 Lt. Gen. Harold W. Grant Air Force Information Dominance Unit Award - for the third time in four years - and the Outstanding Information Assurance

  • Family and Medical Leave Act expands protections for military families

    More support has been extended to military dependents through expansions of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, which include unpaid, job-protected time off for care of injured servicemembers or veterans, and activities arising from a servicemember's deployment.While family members of the U.S.

  • Defense act authorizes pay raise, takes another look at C-5 fleet

    On Jan. 2, President Barack Obama signed the $633 billion fiscal 2013 National Defense Authorization Act into law, authorizing the funding the Department of Defense needs for this year.However, until Congress signs the Defense Appropriations Bill, the DOD and Westover remain under a continuing

  • Duty weekend cancelled

    Due to the impending severe weather, the UTA and all pre-UTA meetings have been cancelled! You can get updates on release and reporting information by calling the snow line at (413) 557-3444. Stay warm and safe, everyone.

  • Honorary commander “leads” A UTA

    Westover's first honorary commander took office during a commander's call Jan. 5 at the Base Hangar, when Col. Steven Vautrain, 439th Airlift Wing commander, swore in Bud Shuback.The Honorary Commander Program encourages the exchange of ideas, experiences, and friendships between Westover leadership

  • Key Spouse plans trivia night

    Key Spouse Program organizers are planning a "March Madness" trivia night at the Base Hangar at 6 p.m. March 9.Cost is $10 per person with funds going to the Friends of Family Support, which in turn assists the Airmen and Family Readiness Center with on-base family events such as the annual

  • Westover Air Reserve Base Environmental Policy and Appointment of EMS

    MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTIONFROM: 439 AW/CC100 Lloyd Street, Box 63Westover ARB MA 01022-1825SUBJECT: Westover Air Reserve Base Environmental Policy and Appointment of EMSCoordinatorJanuary 23, 20121. The 439th Airlift Wing (439 AW) is the Headquarters for subordinate unit-equipped C-5B flying,

  • Wing education and training spotlights educational benefits

    Going back to school can be difficult without the added stress of trying to find the best-suited benefit to meet your educational needs. The military offers several programs to support your education goals such as Tuition Assistance and the Montgomery GI Bill. The Air Force Reserve Tuition