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Massive snowbank

Tech. Sgt. Kris Childs, 58th Aerial Port Squadron, clutches the American flag as he climbs down a massive snowbank at Westover. (US Air Force photo)

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Master Sergeant MSgt stripes

Master Sgt., E-7 (Blue color), U.S. Air Force graphic

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Master Sergeant MSgt stripes

Master Sergeant, E-7 (Blue color), Diamond denotes first sergeant status, U.S. Air Force graphic

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Maticulas work

Blue prints being checked and re-checked by TSgt. Richard Towlson making sure the elevator support bracket is machined to the exact specifications. This newest Westover manufactured part will make the oldest C-5A in the fleet fully mission capable once again.

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May 2003 Westover Homecoming

Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Thorpe had served most of his career in Security Forces at Westover ARB becoming the Command Chief in 2011 and 2014 was selected as the Command Chief for 22nd Air Force.

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May 2003 Westover Homecoming

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May 2022 Pre-UTA News Briefs

May 2022 Pre-UTA News Briefs Col. Joseph Janik, Commander 439th Airlift Wing Chief Master Sgt. Rosiline Ratliff, Command Chief 439th Airlift Wing Sharon Mekal, RISO Aircraft Maint. Tech. https://youtu.be/ti0sXEuE8J4

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Medal for Humane Action

Medal for Humane Action, medal commemorates military service in direct support of the Berlin Airlift. It was awarded to members of the Armed Forces for 120 consecutive days of service in, or in direct support of, the Berlin airlift, 26 June 1948 - 30 Sep 1949. Air Force Awards and Decorations (enhance color), U.S. Air Force graphic, AFNEWS/PAND. The JPG image is a stylized version whereas the EPS version is a two-dimensional line art illustration.

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Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor, as the highest of several awards created specifically for the Air Force. Air Force Awards and Decorations (enhance color), U.S. Air Force graphic, AFNEWS/PAND. The JPG image is a stylized version whereas the EPS version is a two-dimensional line art illustration.

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Media Flight

A Patriot Wing C-5 Galaxy sits outside the Base Hangar in preparation for a routine training mission, July 24, 2014. This refueling mission was specially designed to not only accomplish training but also airlift community media sources to include ABC-40, Channel 22, Channel 3 and the Republican. (U.S. Air Force photo/W.C. Pope)

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Members of Westover's maintenance team sit high atop the t-tail of a C-5 as part of an Isochronical inspection.

Isocronical Dock maintenance members work atop the t-tail of one of Westover's C-5's as part of the aircraft inspection process

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Mending minds and bodies

From left, Maj. Robert Rostedt, Maj. Maureen McCann (then still a captain) and Lt. Col. Robert Dorman cared for patients in Balad, Iraq. The three are Air Force reservists assigned to the 439th Aeromedical Staging Squadron at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass. (Courtesy photo)

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Men-in-motion

SIDELINE STRATEGIES -- (From left) Coaches Zaki-Jabbar Robinson, Alan Fairey, and Pete Hilario call out plays from the sidelines. (US Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Sandi Michon)

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Meritorious Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal, awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the US who distinguished themselves by outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service to the US subsequent to 16 Jan 1969. Air Force Awards and Decorations (enhance color), U.S. Air Force graphic, AFNEWS/PAND. The JPG image is a stylized version whereas the EPS version is a two-dimensional line art illustration.

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Meritorious Unit Award

Meritorious Unit Award, presented to USAF Active Duty, AFRes, and ANG units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding achievement or service indirect support of combat operations for at least 90 continuous days during the period of military operations against an armed enemy of the US on or after 11 Sep 2001. Air Force Awards and Decorations (enhance color), U.S. Air Force graphic, AFNEWS/PAND. The JPG image is a stylized version whereas the EPS version is a two-dimensional line art illustration.

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Military aviation milestone!

The last C-5B in the Air Force inventory takes off from Westover Jan. 18. The aircraft, tail number 87-0043, headed to Lockheed-Martin to get its second life as a modernized C-5M. The plane rose into the morning fog, as vapor and clouds clustered around its wings.

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Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, who subsequent to 31 December 1992, perform outstanding volunteer community service of a sustained, direct and consequential nature. Air Force Awards and Decorations (enhance color), U.S. Air Force graphic, AFNEWS/PAND. The JPG image is a stylized version whereas the EPS version is a two-dimensional line art illustration.

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MILITARY WESTOVER WEDDING

MILITARY WEDDING -- Tech. Sgt. Kevin P. Godbout and his new wife, Chrissa, walk beneath the arch of sabres, the traditional millitary passageway for newlyweds.

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Miss Piggy

Westovers "Miss Piggy," an FAA certified training site for all airport firefighters, uses propane to simulate aircraft fires from a crash with fully involved fire to a single engine fire. The instructor can initiate about 15 different scenarios such as interior cargo fire, cockpit fire, wheel well fire, or a engine fire with running fuel dripping down. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA. Kelly Galloway)

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Miss Westover's runway

SrA. Cara Lustig will compete in the Miss Massachusetts USA Pageant Nov 16. A reservist with the 439th Communications Squadron, Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass. She's also completing her MBA and works full-time for the Universaty of Phoenix in Boston. (Air Force photo by W.C.Pope)

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