439th Airlift Wing

The 439th Airlift Wing is a United States Air Force Reserve unit based at Westover Air Reserve Base in Massachusetts. The wing's primary mission is to provide tactical airlift capabilities to support national defense and humanitarian efforts around the world. The 439th Airlift Wing operates C-5 Galaxy aircraft, which are among the largest military aircraft in the world and can transport oversized cargo and personnel long distances. The wing is comprised of several squadrons, including the 337th Airlift Squadron and the 439th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron.