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Oct. 1, 2025
Goverment Shutdown - Oct 1 2025

Due to the government shutdown, this website is not being updated.
Sept. 4, 2025
Ready now, built to win: Eastern Nexus 2025 tests 439th AW combat skills

WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. – The sun rose over the flight line and temperatures climbed while Airmen loaded gear, secured communications equipment, and completed their final pre-mission checks.This wasn’t just another training drill. This was Eastern Nexus 2025.Eastern Nexus is a biennial
Sept. 4, 2025
439th ASTS members complete annual tour at U.S. Air Force Academy

A group of Reserve Citizen Airmen from Westover’s 439th Aeromedical Staging Squadron completed their two-week annual tour at the U.S. Air Force Academy to help provide medical care to basic cadets during their field training at Jacks Valley.
Aug. 19, 2025
A Safe Harbor: SAPR victim advocate provides strength and support

The ringtone on Mariah Cabrera’s phone isn’t loud, but its distinct sound cuts through even the quietest moments. She never silences it—not during meetings, not after hours, not on weekends.That phone isn’t for her. It’s for them. It’s a lifeline for those in crisis.As the 439th Airlift Wing’s
Sept. 16, 2024
Westover Innovation Day Showcases Cutting-Edge Technology and Airmen Creativity

Highlighting the latest in military technology and innovative solutions, Westover held the first ever Innovation Days Sept. 6 - 7.
Aug. 26, 2024
Warfighting leaders training is hands-on

Empathetic, hands-on leadership isn’t about leading from the top but from within – it’s about rolling up your sleeves, being present for the challenges and understanding the needs of your Citizen Airmen. It’s the kind of leadership that not only guides but also inspires by example.
Aug. 23, 2024
Citizen Airman Saves A Life

A routine trip to Subway for lunch took an unexpected turn when a woman began chocking and struggling to breathe.
Aug. 9, 2024
August Is Wellness Month

Military families are faced with a number of challenges that impact health and wellness, including anxiety, separation-induced stress and physical disabilities. For National Wellness Month in August, Westover’s Director of Psychological Services Beth Williams is sharing tips on how military members
July 16, 2024
5 Questions With...1st Sgt. Heather Chua Wing Resiliency First Sergeant

1st Sgt. Heather Chua is the new Resiliency First Sergeant for the Patriot Wing.
July 11, 2024
439th Airlift Wing's ancestry harkens back to 1943

The 439th Airlift Wing’s earliest ancestry takes us back to the 439th Troop Carrier Group, which was constituted in 14 May 1943.