Westover Air Reserve Base

10/20/2026

EOD Noises Today – Oct 20, 2026

There will be several small detonations today between 09:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Expect to several small booms throughout this time. Thank you for your patience.

10/16/2026

The 439th Airlift Wing is proud of our newest trainees! These trainees just shipped for Basic Military Training to begin their Air Force career.

1st Photo - Savendjy Aristild, Joseph Byam and Madison Stavens.
2nd Photo - Vadim Ivchenko and Tito Fortes Hernandez
3rd Photo - Daesha Dowens and Serhat Esin begin their journey.

Good luck on your journey! We’re proud to have you represent the 439th Airlift Wing!

10/15/2026

The Patriot Wing continues to prepare the next generation of Air Force Reserve Warfighters through its Development & Training Flight.

Click here to learn more:

The Patriot Wing's Development and Training Flight is an Air Force Reserve Command unit-based delayed-entry program, which teaches newly enlisted trainees foundational military skills while they wait to leave for Basic Military Training. This preparation reflects a broader Department of War emphasis...

10/13/2026

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and at the Patriot Wing, we recognize how domestic violence, also referred to as intimate partner violence, can significantly impact our members, their families, friends, and the mission.

Domestic violence is preventable, but awareness itself is the first step.

Domestic violence includes physical violence, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and stalking, occurring between current or former spouses or intimate partners. Abuse may be a single incident or a pattern of behavior intended to control, intimidate, harm, or isolate another person.

Click this link for more information -- https://www.dvidshub.net/news/576809/patriot-wing-highlights-awareness-support-during-domestic-violence-awareness-month

10/10/2026

In case you missed it, the fitness center at Westover Air Reserve Base has re-opened, reinforcing leadership's commitment to maintaining fit and resilient Patriot Wing Warfighters who are always ready to answer the Nation's call -- anytime, anywhere.

Air Force Reserve

The 439th Airlift Wing reinforced its commitment to maintaining a fit, resilient and ready force during the reopening of the fitness center at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts, Oct. 5, 2026.

10/07/2026

The Patriot Wing will be conducting a routine exercise at Westover Air Reserve Base throughout the day, Oct. 7.

During this time, members of the community may see fire and smoke from the fire department training area and emergency vehicles with lights and sirens.

Please reach out to the Westover Public Affairs office with any questions.

10/02/2026

Please join the Patriot Wing in welcoming Lt. Col. James Sousa as the new commander of the 439th Contingency Response Squadron

During a ceremony held Sept. 12, 2026 at the Patriot Wing, Lt. Col. Mickael Lewis relinquished command of the 439th Contingency Response Squadron to Lt. Col. James Sousa.

09/28/2026

The 439th Airlift Wing is proud of our newest trainees!

These trainees just shipped Owen Samsel, Trang Nguyen, Daniel Boadi, Angelina Delgado, Jonathan Benitez, Pedro Mejia, Andrew Ferdico, Kevin Lopez, Stephany Ezeani, Sandra Obi and Chanikarn Amnatmongkol for Basic Military Training to begin their Air Force career.

Good luck on your journey! We’re proud to have you represent the 439th Airlift Wing!

Graphic by Tim Jensen

09/25/2026

WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. — Combat readiness is usually measured in flight hours, cargo moved and training accomplished, but on Sept. 12, 2026, the 439th Airlift Wing focused on something just as important – resiliency.

The Westover Chief’s Council, who organized Family Day, planned several unique opportunities for Airmen to enjoy the day with friends and family. They coordinated tours of the C-5M Super Galaxy, arranged friendly team-building competitions for Airmen, established arts and crafts stations and bounce houses for children to have fun, and kept everything light with a live band playing in the background.

To read more, please visit the following link: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/575385/westovers-family-day-strengthens-resiliency-and-community