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  • Westover command chief selected for 22nd AF

    The Patriot Wing's senior enlisted Airman will soon take the same job -- one level higher in the Air Force Reserve chain of command.CMSgt. Michael Thorpe will become the 22nd Air Force Command Chief Feb. 1, replacing CMSgt. Steven Larwood.Maj. Gen. Mark Kyle, 22nd AF commander, selected CMSgt.

  • AF announces more force management programs to reduce size

    Air Force leaders announced force management programs Dec. 11 designed to reduce the force by thousands of Airmen over the next five years as a result of sequestration.Fiscal 2014 force management initiatives are in addition to the announcement made in July, stating the Air Force will implement

  • Reservist works unique role in Southwest Asia

    MSgt. Matthew Dauphinais is used to being in the middle of the action as an aerial porter, but on this deployment, he's in a different vantage point altogether. He's working in the combined air operations center of one of the largest overseas American bases."I get to use my experience as an air

  • AFRC awards

    Two 439th Security Forces Squadron members earned command- level awards recently.Charles Trovarello won the Outstanding Security Forces Civilian Support Staff Award and Capt. Mat thew Darisse earned the Outstanding Security Forces Air Reserve Component Company Grade Officer Award.In addition, MSgt.

  • Westover Club to reopen Jan. 11

    Following more than two years of renovations, the Westover Club is scheduled to open Jan. 11 (Saturday of the A UTA). A grand opening is planned. For more information, please turn to the services section on page 11 or call 557-2039.

  • HRDC Members

    The 439th Airlift Wing Human Resource Development Council's retention committee seeks new members with ideas on how to impact the recognition, professional development, and mentoring programs at Westover.Reservists should contact Maj. Diane Burch, 439th Force Support Squadron, at 557-3144.

  • Wing seeks officer candidates, board meets on January B UTA

    The Reserve Airman Commissioning Program is looking for officer candidates. Men and women with a bachelor's degree, who have the desire to build upon their Airman foundations, could join the ranks of officers in the Air Force Reserve.During the January B UTA, the 439th Operations Group will hold a

  • FSS first sergeant navigates two careers, 300-mile commute

    Judging from his cheerful demeanor and tireless work ethic, most people might not have any idea just how far MSgt. Daniel Howard will go to serve his country.Try 315 miles.That's two miles further than a road trip to the next-closest C-5 base - Dover Air Force Base, Del.MSgt. Howard, 439th Force

  • Did you know...

    -a continuing series exploring Westover-Did you know that the Patriot Wing, along with other federal organizations, has many initiatives to help reservists gain and retain rewarding professions outside of their military commitments. Annually, Westover hosts an Employer Day, as well as incentive

  • Westover releases December and January Promotions

    Promoted to the rank of:Master Sergeant (E-7)Matt DauphinaisNicholas DukesTony FrenchVictoria HillScott MillerHeriberto OrtizMax PolakowskiTechnical Sergeant (E-6)Heidi ClyneWilliam GustafsonAustin HardingFernando MartinezDustin YoungStaff Sergeant (E-5)William Buckhout Patrick ShinodaSenior Airman