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  • “The Greatest Generation” recall World War II era

    In the shadow of Westover's World War II-era hangars, once the point of departure for thousands headed to fight the Axis Powers, 160 veterans of that war had front row seats to the 2012 Great New England Air Show, Aug. 4-5.The veterans were invited through the Galaxy Community Council, the

  • Nearly 210,000 fill flight line for two-day air show

    "Loved the dirty flaps and gear," said Capt. Caitlin Sweeney, as she stood on the flight line and watched Lt. Col. Matthew Llodra guide the C-5 through low clouds after weather forced a 90-minute delay in the kickoff of the Great New England Air Show.Thousands of people watched the C-5 - its engine

  • Commander's Call set for Sept. 8

    A 439th Airlift Wing Commander's Call will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Base Hangar.This is a mandatory formation for all wing reservists.

  • ALCF supports counter-drug ops

    Two 439th Airlift Control Flight loadmasters from Westover deployed to Cherry Point, N.C. Aug. 8 to help deploy more than 175 Marines and their cargo to support counter-drug operations by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Guatemalan Police Forces. SrA. Michael Muise and SrA. Brian

  • Westover Airmen take lead in joint training in Colorado

    Over 35 Westover reservists deployed in a C-5 to the Fort Carson Air Terminal here, Aug. 8, as the lead unit in a joint-services contingency response exercise.Patriot Express 2012 is designed to hone the abilities of the 439th Airlift Control Flight to deploy and set up air operations at a forward

  • Aerial performers wow crowds as Air Show gets under way

    The Great New England Air Show began with a C-5 breaking through the clouds in an instrument-only approach.Low clouds resulted in about a 30-minute delay, but performers are now flying under blue skies. The day's events run until 4 p.m.Thousands of spectators are in attendance for the 439th Airlift

  • 439th AMDS Weekday Schedule

    439 AMDS Weekday ScheduleMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:Walk-in time is  0730-1130 and 1230-1630MEBS/LODS/FFDS/Profiles/Waiver -Documentation Turn-in and Processing (NO PROVIDER AVAILABLE)Deployment Processing/ANAM - By Appointment OnlyWEDNESDAY ONLY:Walk-in time is 0800-1000 and

  • Aerial Porters provide OUTSTANDING performance during Air Force exercise

    Seven 42nd Aerial Port Squadron Airmen have been recognized for outstanding service during the recent GLOBAL MEDIC 2012 exercise held in June. These Airmen were part of a provisional air expeditionary wing with over 250 Airmen in two groups located at Reno ANGB, Nev. and Schoonover Field, Calif.,

  • Westover aims toward tobacco-free goal

    Westover is putting new Air Force regulations into effect that are limiting and moving designated smoking areas with the goal of making this a tobacco-free base. "The purpose of this new regulation is to promote health and to decrease the amount of smoking," said Col. Stanley Chartoff,

  • General FAQs

    Q - WHAT TIME DO THE GATES OPEN?A - 8:30 a.m.Q - WHAT TIME DOES THE SHOW START?A - 10 a.m. Q - CAN I BRING LAWN CHAIRS?A - Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed but no lounge chairs.Q - IS THERE A CHARGE FOR ADMISSION/PARKING?A - There is no charge for admission or parking.Q - IS THERE A PROVISION TO