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A Westover C-5 Galaxy waits on the flightline at Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach, Florida for the 439th loadmasters to begin loading on May 1, 2012. The C-5 Galaxy has been operated by USAF since 1969 and has been used to support U.S. military operations in all major contingencies including Vietnam, Iraq, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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Continued Commitment

Sgt. Robert Swindler, USMC Air Support Squadron 6, receives the oath of re-enlistment from Major Conant inside the C-5 Galaxy at Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee, Mass. on May 9, 2012. Sgt. Swindler is the utlities chief and works on power equipment for the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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A "Presidential" Presence

While President Barak Obama was in Albany, New York on May 8, 2012, his aircraft made a brief stop at at Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee, Mass. "Air Force One," as it is more commonly known, is only used to when referring to the VC-25A while the President is aboard. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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Practical Tactical

Members from the 42nd Aerial Port, 337th Flying, and 439th Maintenance Squadron load the Westover C-5B Galaxy at Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach, Florida on May 1, 2012. Westover Tactical Airlift Control Flight reservists, as well as those from March ARB and Dover AFB, trained with two FBI Rapid Deployment Teams from the NY & D.C area April 26 - 29th at the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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Academy Day 2012

Colonel Steven Vautrain, 439th Airlift Wing Commander, poses with the 2012 Academy Appointees as well as Congressman Richard E. Neal inside the Conference Center at Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee, Mass. on April 29, 2012. Matthew Caine Peloquin, United States Naval Academy; Alyx Darger, United States Air Force Academy; Brian Fydenkevez, United States Military Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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302D Maneuver Enhancement Brigade Change of Command Ceremony

The 302D Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, a tenant unit at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, Mass., says farewell to Brigadier General David Puster on April 22, 2012 inside the Base Hangar during the Change of Command Ceremony. Incoming Commander, Brigadier General James Williams, previously served as the Interim Division Commander for the 94th Division Force Sustainment unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andre Bowser)
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Ceremonial Retirement

CMSgt. Kathleen Wood holds the American Flag that she was presented at the closure of her retirement ceremony April 14, 2012 at Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee, Massachusetts. After 36 years of service at Westover, Chief Wood will remain connected with Westover through volunteering, one of the hallmarks of her military service to the 439th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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Regional Isochronal dock

A C-5 Galaxy is towed into new Regional Isochronal stages that Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass. received this year. Westover continues to be the location -- one of only three in the Air Force -- of a regional isochronal inspection dock responsible for keeping the aircraft in the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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Take Off

A Westover C-5 Galaxy takes off from the base in Chicopee, Mass. to fly a training mission on April 6, 2012. From Sept. 11, 2001 to Dec. 31, 2011, Westover aircrews transported 193,513 tons of cargo and flew 69,710 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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C-5 Halo

A Westover C-5B sits on the flightline boasting its four turbofan engines which, mounted on pylons under the wings, power the C-5. Each engine pod is nearly 27 feet long, weighs 7,900 pounds and has an air intake diameter of more than 8 1/2 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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Land of the Free

A Westover security forces airman renders a salute during the playing of the National Anthem at 5:00. Westover flies the U.S. flag continuously 24 hours a day and the playing of the National Anthem requires proper honors to be displayed to the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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Set ablaze

Controlled burning at Westover Air Reserve Base on March 11, 2012 is being managed by trained U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighters and Westover ARB Fire Department personnel. Westovers prescribed fires will help prevent wildfires and create more suitable habitat for two state-listed rare bird species; the upland sandpiper and grasshopper sparrow. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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Housing Ceremony for New Fire Apparatus

Westovers Fire Department members "pushed in" their new Engine 7 vehicle on March 9, 2012. Part of the traditional housing ceremony includes having the firefighters push the new apparatus into the firehouse. The origin is reported to be from the time of horse drawn equipment which could not be easily backed into the building by the horses. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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4th Air Force General Visits Westover

Brig. Gen. Mark Kyle, 4th Air Force commander, visited Westover for three days last week. While here, he toured the command post, control tower, regional iso dock and provided a town hall - meeting style at commander's call. (U.S. Air Force photo/W.C.Pope)
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Moon Rising

The moon creeps over Westovers C-5s on a chilly January evening, illuminating everything below it. Westover remains viable under restructuring proposals and is the only Air Force Reserve Base to house a Reginal Isochronal dock. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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Lt. Col. Luis Nunez receives CFC award

Sherri Wray, Pioneer Valley Combined Federal Campaign representative, presents Lt. Col. Luis Nunez, 439th Maintenance Squadron commander, with an iPad for his record contribution towards the CFC, which ran at Westover from September to December 2011. "The maintenance squadron has a culture and tradition of giving," Lt. Col. Nunez said. "When Chief Gary Hebert challenged me to match his highest contribution for the CFC fund-raiser I accepted, because CFC is a good cause. It truly does affect all of us." (US Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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Westover Air Show 2012

The Great New England Air Show and Open House at Westover Air Reserve Base Chicopee, Massachusetts set to be held on August 4th & 5th, 2012.
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Flight Line full of light at night

A C-5 Galaxy gives a "light show" just before taxiing out for an evening flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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Autumn

A C-5 Galaxy approaches Westover for landing over fall foliage colors on October 11, 2011. Six of Westover's C-5 transport jets and air crews with Westover's 337th Airlift Squadron participated in an Air Force-wide surge from October 17 to 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Kelly Galloway)
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Sun Rises Over Westover

The sun rises over the Westover Tower on October 24, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mylyn Advey)
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