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  • AIRMAN IDOL: Westover Reservist soars on American Idol

    For one Patriot Wing Reservist and aspiring singer, her 15 minutes of fame stretched out over weeks as a contestant on American Idol.The television show broadcast to millions gave TSgt. Blaire Sieber a rare opportunity to stand in front of the world and live out her dream."It's really hard to

  • DoD proposes to cut 17 positions at Westover

    Air Force officials announced March 6 a proposal to cut 13 full-time civilian and 4 part time Reserve positions at the 439th Airlift Wing in fiscal year 2013 as a result of Pentagon budget cuts."It is important to remember that this is a proposal," said Col. Steven Vautrain, 439th AW commander. "The

  • Air Force proposes changes: base-by-base

    Faced with tightening budgets, the Air Force announced Mar. 6 that it is refocusing and reducing the size of its forces to comply with the Department of Defense's new defense strategy and the Budget Control Act's requirements to cut $487 billion from the defense budget over the next 10

  • Air Force Reserve plans to change about 3,000 jobs in FY13

    The Air Force Reserve announced about 3,000 job changes on March 6 that will realign affected reservists into growing new career fields and help the Total Force reduce manning by 9,900 Airmen in fiscal 2013. As some Air Force reservists have to move or travel to new jobs, the Air Force Reserve plans

  • Tip of the Month

    Create a budget and stick to it.Living within a budget reduces stress!Want to create a budget, but don't know where to start?The Airman & Family Readiness Center can help!Call 413-557-3024 to make an appointment.

  • Fast Facts

    1. Westover's economic impact was $237.6 million in 2011, but that number doesn't include the base's 29 tenants, which add another 2,160 personnel to its 740 civilians and 2,600 military. Grand total: about 5,500 people working at Westover.2. Since 2010, the base has seen more than $66.3 million in

  • Patriot Wing CES Airmen lead the way at Silver Flag exercise

    Reservists with the 439th Civil Engineering Squadron successfully completed a major Air Force exercise in record time at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. "CE is required to go every 40 months to Silver Flag, or before any deployment," said Maj. Robert Russo, CES commander. "It is critical reportable

  • Budgets don’t alter airlift mission

    By now you are aware that Air Force officials announced a proposal in February to cut eight aircraft from the 439th Airlift Wing's C-5 fleet in 2016. This is a result of planned Pentagon budget cuts. The Air Force is refocusing and reducing the size of its forces to comply with the president's new

  • Enlisted Workshop

    The 6th Annual Career Enlisted Workshop will be held from June 3-5. This year's theme is "I AM AN AIRMAN; I AM RESILIENT!"Contacts: SMSgt. Shane Robitaille, 557-3430 or MSgt. Jen Griffin, 557-2771.

  • March Wingman Day and Commander’s Call

    Wingman Day and Commander's Call are scheduled for March 3 (Saturday of the March A UTA) at 8 a.m. in the Base Hangar. Following the formation, Patriot Wing Airmen will  return to their duty sections to participate in group discussions on how to be a good wingman.Additionally, Airmen will review