FINI FLIGHT

Lt. Col. Gregory Symonds gets the traditional hosedown from his girlfriend, Jennifer Hazen, Aug. 19. Colonel Symonds completed his last C-5 flight at Westover following his career of 28 years with the 439th Airlift Wing. Colonel Symonds is also the last pilot from the C-130 era of the wing, having flown the Hercules at Westover in the mid-1980s. (photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Biscoe)

Westover's Natural Wonder

Just outside of Hangar 5, at the side entrance to the 439 Logistics Readiness Squadron's Vehicle Operations office, a garden flourishes. Although the garden is somewhat obscured from the eyes of passersby, this natural wonder has been in place since 2001. The garden is the joint effort of Airmen and civilians. (Air Force Photo/Andre Bowser)

Westover's Natural Wonder

Just outside of Hangar 5, at the side entrance to the 439 Logistics Readiness Squadron's Vehicle Operations office, a garden flourishes. Although the garden is somewhat obscured from the eyes of passersby, this natural wonder has been in place since 2001. The garden is the joint effort of Airmen and civilians. (Air Force Photo/Andre Bowser)

Westover's Natural Wonder

Just outside of Hangar 5, at the side entrance to the 439 Logistics Readiness Squadron's Vehicle Operations office, a garden flourishes. Although the garden is somewhat obscured from the eyes of passersby, this natural wonder has been in place since 2001. The garden is the joint effort of Airmen and civilians. (Air Force Photo/Andre Bowser)

Westover's Natural Wonder

Just outside of Hangar 5, at the side entrance to the 439 Logistics Readiness Squadron's Vehicle Operations office, a garden flourishes. Although the garden is somewhat obscured from the eyes of passersby, this natural wonder has been in place since 2001. The garden is the joint effort of Airmen and civilians. (Air Force Photo/Andre Bowser)

Westover's Natural Wonder

An Airman created this sculpture in the garden at the side entrance to the 439 Logistics Readiness Squadron's Vehicle Operations office, at Hangar 5. Although the garden and sculpture are somewhat obscured from the eyes of passersby, this natural wonder has been in place since 2001. The garden is the joint effort of Airmen and civilians. (Air Force Photo/Andre Bowser)

Out of this world bowling

An inflatable monkey ornament hangs out at the Westover Bowling Center where Airmen can enjoy out of this world bowling during Cosmic Bowling on Fridays and Saturdays. The ornament is part of a summer theme to transform the center into a tropical hangout.

Out of this world bowling

Airmen can enjoy out of this world bowling at the base bowling alley during Cosmic Bowling on Fridays and Saturdays.

Westover manages grasslands

Westover fire crews work Friday with a team from the U.S. Forest Service to use prescribed fires to burn about 300 acres of grasslands at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass. The controlled burn reduces the chance for wild brushfires, discourages invasive weed growth, encourages native grass growth and eliminates habitats for raptor prey, like mice. It also creates a more suitable habitat for two state-listed rare bird species: the upland sandpiper and grasshopper sparrow. Prescribed fire is a recognized natural resource management tool. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Jack Moriarty)

Westover manages grasslands

Westover fire crews work Friday with a team from the U.S. Forest Service to use prescribed fires to burn about 300 acres of grasslands at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass. The controlled burn reduces the chance for wild brushfires, discourages invasive weed growth, encourages native grass growth and eliminates habitats for raptor prey, like mice. It also creates a more suitable habitat for two state-listed rare bird species: the upland sandpiper and grasshopper sparrow. Prescribed fire is a recognized natural resource management tool. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Jack Moriarty)

Westover manages grasslands

Westover fire crews work Friday with a team from the U.S. Forest Service to use prescribed fires to burn about 300 acres of grasslands at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass. The controlled burn reduces the chance for wild brushfires, discourages invasive weed growth, encourages native grass growth and eliminates habitats for raptor prey, like mice. It also creates a more suitable habitat for two state-listed rare bird species: the upland sandpiper and grasshopper sparrow. Prescribed fire is a recognized natural resource management tool. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Jack Moriarty)

Westover manages grasslands

Westover fire crews work Friday with a team from the U.S. Forest Service to use prescribed fires to burn about 300 acres of grasslands at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass. The controlled burn reduces the chance for wild brushfires, discourages invasive weed growth, encourages native grass growth and eliminates habitats for raptor prey, like mice. It also creates a more suitable habitat for two state-listed rare bird species: the upland sandpiper and grasshopper sparrow. Prescribed fire is a recognized natural resource management tool. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Jack Moriarty)