Westover 10 Fast Facts

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1.  Westover's economic impact was $221 million in 2014, but that number doesn’t include the base’s 28 tenants, which add another 1,680 people to its 710 civilians and 2,300 military. Grand total: about 4,690 people working at Westover.

 

2.  Westover received $36 million in facilities funding in 2014 – more than any other A.F. Reserve wing – which represents a huge vote of Confidence from higher headquarters.

 

3.  Westover is a vital inspection center for the nation’s entire fleet of C-5s coming to our isochronal inspection dock - the only one of its kind in the  Reserve Command.

 

4.  Starting in 2015, the Air Force is investing $720 million to replace the engines and renovate the C-5B into the quieter, fuel-efficient, more reliable C-5M; the C-5 is largest aircraft in the U.S. military.

 

5.  Westover air controllers handled more than 21,000 military and civilian aircraft landings and departures in fiscal year 2014.

 

6.  Situated on 2,511 acres, Westover is the largest reserve base in the nation by land mass.

 

7.  Westover serves as an Incident Support Base for emergency management teams. In 2011, 2012, and 2013, Westover hosted hundreds of FEMA trucks, trailers, and generators for Hurricane Irene, Superstorm Sandy and winter storm Nemo relief efforts.

 

8.  From Sept. 11, 2001 through Dec. 31, 2012, Westover aircrews flew 74,681 hours and transported 204,812 tons of cargo.

 

9.  Westover is about one hour closer to NATO countries in Europe than the next nearest logistics base.  This holds high strategic value.

 

10.  Westover has room to grow.  In 2013, we hosted 200+ personnel and 12 F-15s from Barnes ANG Base.  The base also hosts training for civilian firefighters from 45 communities and hosts the Springfield Police Academy.