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  • Yellow Ribbon program assists deploying Airmen

    Have you deployed recently or are you preparing to deploy? Have you heard of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program? The Yellow Ribbon Program is a Congressionally-mandated program that is intended to provide reservists and their families a forum to gather information on the resources and benefits

  • Westover boxing program lands National Championship

    Joshue Lopez and his Coach Rocky Snow left for the National Collegiate Boxing Association Tournament at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs April 4. There Lopez proved himself worthy of the title: National Collegiate Boxing Champion. Boxer and University of Massachusetts Amherst student Lopez

  • Pioneer Valley USO volunteers hours, services ensuring military’s well-being

    The Pioneer Valley United Service Organization at Westover extends a warm invitation to all service members across central and western Massachusetts."The mission of the USO is to improve the quality of life for our  military personnel and their families," said Allan Tracy, Executive Director of the

  • 439th Communications squadron earns best in command

    For the second time in three years the 439thCommunications Squadron has earned the Air Force Lt. Gen. Harold Grant Information Dominance Unit Award, as the best communications unit in the Air Force Reserve.The list of major accomplishment, which netted the squadron the award in 2009 and again in

  • Vice wing commander moves on after deployment

    Just 14 months ago, Col. John Healy became the 439th Airlift Wing vice commander. In March, it was time to say goodbye.With an impending deployment to Southwest Asia, Col. Healy spent his last UTA at Westover in March.Col. Healy came to Westover in November 2002 from Charleston as a traditional

  • Breaking Records: Civil Engineers lead the way

    Reservists from the 439th Civil Engineering Squadron successfully completed Silver Flag training and performed base recovery operations in record time at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.The unit departed Westover Jan. 7, joining more than 100 other Airmen from bases throughout the Air Force, including

  • Green Knights

    Base motorcycle owners are invited to join Chapter 38 of the Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club.The club's focus is to maintain esprit de corps, encourage mentorship, take part in ongoing rider education and skills development, and to reduce the potential of motorcycle mishaps. Those interested

  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    The Department of Defense is observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April with its "Hurts One. Affects All." campaign to raise awareness among service members and civilians. Through education and training, the program creates "an environment in which sexual assault and the attitudes that

  • Rising 6 seeks award nominations

    The Rising 6 is accepting nominations for the wingman award. This award recognizes Airmen (from E-1 to E-6) for community involvement, mentorship, motivation, leadership, intervention, and integrity. The winner will be announced at the next wing Commander's Call. All nominees will receive a letter

  • Air Show Updates

    Visit the 2012 Great New England Air Show and Open House web site at: www.greatnewenglandairshow.com for updates on the Aug. 4-5 events.