439th Airlift Wing
| 439th Airlift Wing | |
|---|---|
The 439th Airlift Wing operates C-5M Super Galaxys | |
| Active | 1949–1951; 1952–1957; 1974–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Airlift |
| Part of | Air Force Reserve Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Westover Air Reserve Base |
| Nickname | Patriot Wing |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Croix de Guerre with Palm French Fourragère |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Gregory D. Buchanan |
| Insignia | |
| 439th Airlift Wing emblem | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Transport | Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy |
The 439th Airlift Wing is an active United States Air Force Reserve unit. It is assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command, Fourth Air Force, and is based at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts.
The peacetime mission includes recruiting, training and supervision of personnel to assure mission readiness. The wing is also responsible for the management of aircraft maintenance and all assigned Air Force combat support real property, equipment and supplies.