WEBVTT 00:01.072 --> 00:03.655 (upbeat music) 00:12.419 --> 00:13.587 ^- Welcome Westover Family, 00:13.587 --> 00:15.255 ^I'm Tech Sergeant Kyle King. 00:15.255 --> 00:17.671 ^- And I'm Tech Sergeant Stephen Winn, from WNN, 00:17.671 --> 00:20.421 ^and this is your Channel 50 News. 00:21.438 --> 00:25.255 ^- So, to all of our viewers out there, are you artistic? 00:25.255 --> 00:28.172 ^If not, are your children artistic? 00:28.262 --> 00:30.135 ^Well, if you know anyone that's artistic, 00:30.135 --> 00:33.273 ^please let them know that the 2017 Air Force Art Contest 00:33.273 --> 00:36.292 ^is accepting submissions from now, until November 30th. 00:36.292 --> 00:37.583 ^There're five different categories, 00:37.583 --> 00:39.811 ^including two for adults, depending on skill level, 00:39.811 --> 00:42.319 ^and three for children, depending on age. 00:42.319 --> 00:45.132 ^Winners in each category, will receive an Amazon Gift Card, 00:45.132 --> 00:47.432 ^and get their work posted on the Air Force service's 00:47.432 --> 00:48.967 ^social media accounts. 00:48.967 --> 00:50.332 ^For more information, please visit 00:50.332 --> 00:54.415 ^myairforcelife.com/arts. 00:55.091 --> 00:57.103 ^Tech Sergeant Winn, what else is going on around base? 00:57.103 --> 00:58.832 ^- Well, that sounds like a pretty good idea actually, 00:58.832 --> 01:00.315 ^I should get my kids signed up for that. 01:00.315 --> 01:01.397 ^- (laughs) Think you should. 01:01.397 --> 01:03.800 ^- Thank you Sergant King, I'd like to start this off, 01:03.800 --> 01:05.909 ^with a message about the Angel Tree program. 01:05.909 --> 01:08.790 ^If you aren't aware, the Airman and Family Readiness Center, 01:08.790 --> 01:11.445 ^every holiday season, sets up the opportunity, 01:11.445 --> 01:14.312 ^for people with more, to give to those with less. 01:14.312 --> 01:16.604 ^If you have children, under the age of 17, 01:16.604 --> 01:18.250 ^and are struggling this year, 01:18.250 --> 01:20.680 ^please, feel free to let your First Sergeant, 01:20.680 --> 01:22.445 ^or Superintendent know. 01:22.445 --> 01:25.693 ^And they can submit your child, to the program. 01:25.693 --> 01:27.717 ^If you would like to pick up an angel, like me, 01:27.717 --> 01:29.947 ^I'll be going over there, to donate, 01:29.947 --> 01:32.999 ^please come on by to building 1100, on Sunday, 01:32.999 --> 01:34.705 ^November 5th, afternoon. 01:34.705 --> 01:37.105 ^You can make your selection, and be sure to know, 01:37.105 --> 01:41.272 ^when and where to drop the gifts off, on the December UTA. 01:41.426 --> 01:45.593 ^Be a part of a great Westover tradition, that helps our own. 01:45.925 --> 01:49.167 ^- And, for anyone that signed up for a holiday food basket, 01:49.167 --> 01:52.025 ^at the USO, the baskets will begin to be distributed 01:52.025 --> 01:54.824 ^this UTA weekend, for more information, 01:54.824 --> 01:58.991 ^please call the USO at 413-557-3290. 02:01.232 --> 02:03.149 ^- And speaking of food, 02:03.454 --> 02:05.544 ^the Top Three is conducting a food drive, 02:05.544 --> 02:07.617 ^it's gonna benefit Lorraine's Kitchen. 02:07.617 --> 02:10.132 ^It's a local food pantry, near Westover. 02:10.132 --> 02:12.671 ^Please feel free to check your orderly rooms, 02:12.671 --> 02:15.981 ^for the donation boxes, or, just contact your unit's 02:15.981 --> 02:17.398 ^Top Three member. 02:19.095 --> 02:20.651 ^- And, in a change from the norm, 02:20.651 --> 02:23.523 ^the wing Commander's Calls, both military and civilian, 02:23.523 --> 02:25.013 ^will now be held, twice a year, 02:25.013 --> 02:27.376 ^in November and June, for the entire wing. 02:27.376 --> 02:29.214 ^So, our next Commander's Call is this Saturday, 02:29.214 --> 02:32.045 ^November 4th, at Hanger Three, for military members, 02:32.045 --> 02:34.406 ^and Thursday, November 30th at the Conference Center, 02:34.406 --> 02:35.942 ^for our civilian members. 02:35.942 --> 02:37.973 ^And the next one after that, will be June 2nd. 02:37.973 --> 02:40.010 ^And I realize that's a while away, 02:40.010 --> 02:40.890 ^and your memory might be terrible, 02:40.890 --> 02:42.669 ^like mine, but don't worry, 02:42.669 --> 02:45.224 ^we'll remind you, as we get closer to June, 02:45.224 --> 02:46.391 ^if I remember. 02:47.316 --> 02:50.701 ^- Oh, Sergeant King, your memory's much better than that. 02:50.701 --> 02:53.596 ^Don't forget to sign your children up for the 439th 02:53.596 --> 02:56.494 ^Airlift Wing's Children Christmas Party. 02:56.494 --> 02:58.666 ^It's a tradition that's been going for many years, 02:58.666 --> 03:02.472 ^and it will be held on Saturday, December 2nd. 03:02.472 --> 03:04.374 ^Details will be laid out this coming weekend, 03:04.374 --> 03:05.624 ^don't miss out. 03:07.351 --> 03:10.278 ^Tech Sergeant King, though I will miss my time, 03:10.278 --> 03:12.754 ^working for public affairs, and Channel 50, 03:12.754 --> 03:15.957 ^I feel great, knowing that I'm leaving the news, 03:15.957 --> 03:16.830 ^in your hands. 03:16.830 --> 03:18.451 ^- Well, that's awesome for you to say, thank you. 03:18.451 --> 03:21.238 ^- And it has been a fun job, working here, 03:21.238 --> 03:22.528 ^for the last six and a half years, 03:22.528 --> 03:24.338 ^I do look forward to what my next assignment, 03:24.338 --> 03:27.962 ^as First Sergeant of the 439th Contingency Response Flight 03:27.962 --> 03:28.879 ^will bring. 03:29.993 --> 03:32.021 ^Thank you to all of you patriots out there, 03:32.021 --> 03:34.023 ^that have tuned in to watch our monthly segment. 03:34.023 --> 03:35.993 ^And be prepared, for an upgrade, 03:35.993 --> 03:38.382 ^because Tech Sergeant King, has got some great things 03:38.382 --> 03:40.945 ^in store for you, in the coming years. 03:40.945 --> 03:41.934 ^- Well, thank you very much, 03:41.934 --> 03:43.875 ^that's all we've got for you, folks. 03:43.875 --> 03:44.997 ^I'm Tech Sergeant Kyle King. 03:44.997 --> 03:46.800 ^- And I'm Tech Sergeant Steven Winn, 03:46.800 --> 03:50.383 ^signing off, for WNN Channel 50. Take care. 03:51.004 --> 03:53.587 ^(upbeat music)