Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Underwood | 439th Airlift Wing | 09.07.2025
Col. Javier Rodriguez, 439th Mission Support Group commander, stands next to U.S. Air Force Maj. Erin P. Couitt, 42nd Aerial Port Squadron commander, during an assumption of command ceremony Sept. 7, 2025, at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass. The 42nd APS is one two aerial port squadrons at Westover ARB and is responsible for the management and movement of passengers and cargo transported......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Underwood | 439th Airlift Wing | 09.07.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. Erin Couitt, 42nd Aerial Port Squadron commander, speaks at the podium during her assumption of command ceremony at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., Sept. 7, 2025. Couitt spoke on the importance of being resilient and adaptable as part of being agile warfighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Underwood)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Underwood | 439th Airlift Wing | 09.07.2025
Members of the 439th Airlift Wing attend an assumption of command ceremony at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., Sept. 7, 2025. The ceremony welcomed Col. Christopher C. Holland as the newest commander of the Patriot Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Underwood)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Underwood | 439th Airlift Wing | 09.07.2025
Members of the 439th Airlift Wing hold their unit guidons while in formation during an assumption of command ceremony at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., Sept. 7, 2025. The ceremony marked a formal transition of leadership and honored long-standing military tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Underwood)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Jahnae Holmes | 439th Airlift Wing | 09.07.2025
The Holland family (from right to left), Dr. Christy Holland, daughter, Carolina, and son, Caleb, observe the assumption of command ceremony for U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher C. Holland, 439th Airlift Wing commander, at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., Sept. 7, 2025. The Holland family attended the ceremony to support and celebrate the colonel’s official transition into command. (U.S. Air......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Jahnae Holmes | 439th Airlift Wing | 09.07.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul R. Fast, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Christopher C. Holland, 439th Airlift Wing commander, render a salute to the colors during an assumption of command ceremony at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., Sept. 7, 2025. The salute is a time-honored demonstration of courtesy among all military personnel that expresses mutual respect and pride in the service.......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Jahnae Holmes | 439th Airlift Wing | 09.07.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher C. Holland, 439th Airlift Wing commander, renders his first salute to the wing after assuming command during a ceremony at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., Sept. 7, 2025. The salute represents Holland’s official acceptance of responsibility to lead the Patriot Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jah’nae Holmes)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Jahnae Holmes | 439th Airlift Wing | 09.07.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Amy K. Tullis, 439th Airlift Wing deputy commander, leads a group formation in rendering a salute for the national anthem, during an assumption of command ceremony at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., Sept. 7, 2025. The national anthem symbolizes our nation’s history, traditions and values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jah’nae Holmes)...