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  • Why does Westover remain under a continuing resolution

    To understand the defense spending fiscal "dance" that happens in Congress each year around this time, it's important to recognize the difference between authorization and appropriation.Authorizations, such as the National Defense Authorization Act, allow a program or agency to exist and recommend

  • CFC tops $50,000

    The Patriot Wing topped an annual campaign goal in December. The wing raised $50,034 for the 2012 Combined Federal Campaign, which began in late September and wrapped up Dec. 15. The campaign goal was $45,000. Members of the 439th Maintenance Group raised the most funds, while the airlift wing staff

  • AFRC nominates wing commander and his wife for major award

    The Air Force Reserve Command announced Monday the nomination of Westover's wing commander and his spouse in recognition of their service and dedication to the military.Command officials notified Col. Steven Vautrain, and his wife, Katie, that they are the command's nominees for the 2013 General and

  • There she is: Miss Rhode Island United States

    "I had to low crawl for 100 feet. It was during a three-day combat training scenario called the 'beast,'" recalled SrA. Cara Lustig, lowering her shoulders to demonstrate. "Dirt was in my teeth, in my hair, it was everywhere. A TI crouched over me and shouted, 'Get your face in the sand!' I said to

  • Air Force leaders deliver budget guidance to force

    Air Force leaders delivered guidance to the force recently, telling them to begin planning for the uncertain budget environment ahead, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley said Jan. 11 in a press briefing."Even though we're not presuming this worst case will occur, prudent planning for the

  • Air Force supports defense of Turkey

    Reservists from Westover are among the mobility Airmen enabling their Army counterparts to meet a Secretary of Defense order to move two Patriot anti-missile batteries and hundreds of Soldiers to support Turkey, a U.S. ally.According to officials, Airmen worked around the clock to support a NATO

  • What the fiscal cliff means to your military, civilian paychecks

    The legislation President Barack Obama signed Jan. 2 postponed the fiscal cliff and means changes to military and civilian paychecks, according to Defense Finance and Accounting Service officials.The legislation increases Social Security withholding taxes to 6.2 percent. For the past two years

  • Pilot retention program expands eligibility

    Robins Air Force Base, Ga. -- A new proposed Aviator Retention Pay program for Air Force Reserve aircrew is expected to begin in 2013.The ARP plan focuses on retaining aircrew officers to meet basic mission requirements for the reserve.The offer will target only locations where significant

  • On the Front Line

    Hobert Yeager was 18 and working on a gas field in rural West Virginia when he received a draft notice in the mail in 1943. "I didn't think much about it at the time, I guess. A close buddy of mine was also drafted the same day," Yeager said. The two left for boot camp together but after training

  • 2012: A year in review

    During 2012, Westover Airmen racked up 198 flying missions, moved 3.1 million pounds of cargo and put 19 planes through the isochronal inspection process. In addition to the regular workload, the wing took on a number of other roles in 2012.January began a string of Gillette Stadium flyovers, when