The Navy has decided to combine its European-based weather forecasters with US Air Forces in Europe weather operators at Sembach AB, Germany, in a money-saving move, reports Stars and Stripes. The sailors will work with the 21st Operational Weather Squadron to cover the US European Command region 24/7.
A new report by the Defense Department’s Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation found that Texas and Virginia are America’s top recipients of defense spending, some $83 billion and $64.3 billion, respectively. Texas and California top the spending categories for Air Force contracts and personnel, some $17 billion and $15…