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CMSgt. Ryan Hellyar

Command Chief, 439th Airlift Wing
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Westover Represents AFRC in its First SANS NetWars Services Cup

Members of the 439th Communications Squadron compete at the 2022 SANS NetWars Services Cup Championship (left to right). Senior Airmen Steven Orozco-Ocampo and Lukasz Skawinski, Staff Sgt. Mark Lozada, Chief Master Sgt. David Gilles (coach), Staff Sgt. Bryan Bondoc and MSgt Christopher Darling (not pictured).
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Moving cargo and passengers

If you have flown out of Westover once before, you have more than likely met the men and women of the 42nd Aerial Port Squadron!
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Donations to Load the Limo

On Sunday, Nov 27 our community neighbors at The Bridal Corner, in conjunction with the Westover Galaxy Community Council held a 'stuff the limo' toy drive to benefit the Westover children's holiday party.
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WARB Firefighters aid S. Hadley, Easthampton

This past weekend Westover Fire Department supported firefighting efforts at two separate events. At the Easthampton event members of the team provided continual on-scene air tank refills, and in South Hadley, firefighters were actively engaged in putting out a chimney fire. Of note: the second event occurred during the heaviest part of the Sunday evening snowstorm and was at a residence located at the top of a steep driveway. #westover #mutualaid #southhadley #easthamptonma
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WARB Firefighters aid S. Hadley, Easthampton

This past weekend Westover Fire Department supported firefighting efforts at two separate events. At the Easthampton event members of the team provided continual on-scene air tank refills, and in South Hadley, firefighters were actively engaged in putting out a chimney fire. Of note: the second event occurred during the heaviest part of the Sunday evening snowstorm and was at a residence located at the top of a steep driveway. #westover #mutualaid #southhadley #easthamptonma
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WARB CCs feed Airmen

Commanders from around the base came together and served the Patriot Wing food during our annual holiday troop feed. The event took place over our December Unit Training Assembly earlier this month. Thank you to all those who participated!
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WARB CCs feed Airmen

Commanders from around the base came together and served the Patriot Wing food during our annual holiday troop feed. The event took place over our December Unit Training Assembly earlier this month. Thank you to all those who participated!
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WARB CCs feed Airmen

Commanders from around the base came together and served the Patriot Wing food during our annual holiday troop feed. The event took place over our December Unit Training Assembly earlier this month. Thank you to all those who participated!
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WARB CCs feed Airmen

Commanders from around the base came together and served the Patriot Wing food during our annual holiday troop feed. The event took place over our December Unit Training Assembly earlier this month. Thank you to all those who participated!
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Repair, inspect, service… and REPEAT!

The 439th Aircraft Maintenance Group performs on-equipment maintenance support to maintain the health of eight assigned C-5M aircraft enabling the fleet to meet operations training requirements and strategic airlift mission taskings.
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Call the medics!

Airmen assigned to the 439th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 439th Aeromedical Staging Squadron joined together during a recent unit training assembly for tactical combat care training in a combat situation. The Citizen Airmen had the opportunity to practice shuttling mock patients in stretchers and exercised light weapons handling procedures. The training provides camaraderie, cooperation and familiarity ensuring seamless continuity medical care from point of injury to transport aboard military aircraft. The hands-on application prepares medics and increases training participation and proficiency to support full spectrum operations in any environment. #ReserveReady #westover #airforcemedics
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Call the medics!

Airmen assigned to the 439th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 439th Aeromedical Staging Squadron joined together during a recent unit training assembly for tactical combat care training in a combat situation. The Citizen Airmen had the opportunity to practice shuttling mock patients in stretchers and exercised light weapons handling procedures. The training provides camaraderie, cooperation and familiarity ensuring seamless continuity medical care from point of injury to transport aboard military aircraft. The hands-on application prepares medics and increases training participation and proficiency to support full spectrum operations in any environment. #ReserveReady #westover #airforcemedics
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Top of the ladder!

Chief Master Sergeants Randall King, Jr, MXS, Dustin Ashton, ASTS, Frank Martinez Amadeo and Eric Stager, CES and Miguel Gonzalez, AW were feted at the Westover Consolidated Club on November 5. The induction ceremony paid tribute to the members of the Patriot Wing who have been promoted to the rank of E-9 during 2022. The ceremony included congratulations from their respective commanders, presentation of medallions representing the moment, a candle-lighting ceremony that acknowledged each previous rank, and a dinner honoring their spouses and support teams whom took the journey with them. The responsibility of the chief master sergeants is to foster an environment that increases empowerment and proficiency of all Citizen Airmen to win tomorrow’s fight. #ReserveReady #westover #AirForceChief
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Top of the ladder!

Chief Master Sergeants Randall King, Jr, MXS, Dustin Ashton, ASTS, Frank Martinez Amadeo and Eric Stager, CES and Miguel Gonzalez, AW were feted at the Westover Consolidated Club on November 5. The induction ceremony paid tribute to the members of the Patriot Wing who have been promoted to the rank of E-9 during 2022. The ceremony included congratulations from their respective commanders, presentation of medallions representing the moment, a candle-lighting ceremony that acknowledged each previous rank, and a dinner honoring their spouses and support teams whom took the journey with them. The responsibility of the chief master sergeants is to foster an environment that increases empowerment and proficiency of all Citizen Airmen to win tomorrow’s fight. #ReserveReady #westover #AirForceChief
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Top of the ladder!

Chief Master Sergeants Randall King, Jr, MXS, Dustin Ashton, ASTS, Frank Martinez Amadeo and Eric Stager, CES and Miguel Gonzalez, AW were feted at the Westover Consolidated Club on November 5. The induction ceremony paid tribute to the members of the Patriot Wing who have been promoted to the rank of E-9 during 2022. The ceremony included congratulations from their respective commanders, presentation of medallions representing the moment, a candle-lighting ceremony that acknowledged each previous rank, and a dinner honoring their spouses and support teams whom took the journey with them. The responsibility of the chief master sergeants is to foster an environment that increases empowerment and proficiency of all Citizen Airmen to win tomorrow’s fight. #ReserveReady #westover #AirForceChief
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A Commander's Eagle!

On Dec 19 Lt. Col. Holly Hermes, 439th Force Support Squadron commander was promoted to colonel in an afternoon ceremony at the Westover Conference Center. Presided over by Colonel Brandon Stepp, out-going 439th Mission Support Group commander, the event was attended by family, friends and fellow Citizen Airmen. Hermes' extended family is no stranger to military service. Her father and sister are retired Army colonel and lieutenant colonel respectively, and her father in law is a retired Air Force major general. The FSS commander since Jan 2021, Hermes will be departing Westover this coming Feb to assume duties with HQ Civil Air Patrol. (Photos by Mr. William Pope, DAF)
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Personnel Security Classification Continual Evaluation Video

Personnel Security Classification Continual Evaluation Video briefing from: Scott C. Daigneault, SFPC, Chief, Information Protection, 439th Airlift Wing, Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee, Mass.
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Mutual Support in our community!

On Dec 21 Colonel Joseph Janik, 439 AW commander and Chief Master Sgt. Rosiline Ratliff, 439 AW command chief attended a recognition event at Polish National Credit Union. Mr. John Beaulieu, Westover Galaxy Community Council presented a certificate of appreciation to PNCU for organizing a food drive during election day in November. The collection not only benefited uniformed service members and their families at Westover ARB, but veteran services in Ludlow and Chicopee. @Westover Galaxy Community Council #reserveresilient #westover @The Polish National Credit Union Westover Galaxy Community Council
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Mutual Support in our community!

On Dec 21 Colonel Joseph Janik, 439 AW commander and Chief Master Sgt. Rosiline Ratliff, 439 AW command chief attended a recognition event at Polish National Credit Union. Mr. John Beaulieu, Westover Galaxy Community Council presented a certificate of appreciation to PNCU for organizing a food drive during election day in November. The collection not only benefited uniformed service members and their families at Westover ARB, but veteran services in Ludlow and Chicopee. @Westover Galaxy Community Council #reserveresilient #westover @The Polish National Credit Union Westover Galaxy Community Council
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