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Citizens Serving
The Patriot Wing

Westover ARB

The Westover
Galaxy Community Council

Citizens Serving The Patriot Wing

We are veterans, local businesspeople and other citizens who want to support the men women and mission of Westover Air Reserve Base (WARB). We were formed in 1988 as a committee within the Chicopee Chamber of commerce; but incorporated as an independent organization in 1989. We will celebrate 35 years of service in 2023.

A 501(c)3 charitable corporation with approximately 75 civilian members.​
Please see our history for more information.

Our History

Our Mission

Promote interaction between Westover ARB and its surrounding communities.

Support the military men, women and mission of Westover ARB.

Increase public awareness about what Westover means to us individually and collectively.

An entity that contributions over $300 million dollars* to the local economy is and should be important to every citizen, business, and community in a 30-mile radius. The base is vital to our local economy and way of life.

What We Do

Within Department of Defense guidelines, we raise funds to contribute to events and special needs at Westover ARB.

At the annual Westover Family Day, our volunteers enable over 2500 military personnel and their families to have an enjoyable day on the Westover Ellipse by providing manpower and financial support.

The WGCC works with and contributes to on base entities and activities such as the Airman and Family Readiness Center, the Westover Young Marines, the Civil Air Patrol and Youth Outreach Day.

In conjunction with 439 the Force Support Squadron, work to coordinate the Great New England Air Show.

We work with our local, state and federal elected officials for the mutual benefit of our communities and Westover ARB.

In addition to our traditional mission, we will do what we can to provide input to the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force and the Massachusetts Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force in advocating for Westover Air Reserve Base and its place in Western Massachusetts.