Air Force announces AFIMSC candidate bases

Air Force officials announced today Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia; Joint Base San Antonio, Texas; Scott Air Force Base, Illinois; and Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, as candidate bases to potentially host the headquarters for the new Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center.The Air Force

Non-finance officers eligible for financial leadership program

Non-finance officers interested in financial management leadership opportunities have until January to apply for the calendar year 2015 Financial Management Leadership Program, Air Force Personnel Center officials said."FMLP is a four-year program that specializes in developing future Air Force

Anthony named 'spouse of the year'

A Hanscom spouse was recognized as the 360th Recruiting Group Spouse of the Year at an annual awards banquet at the Minuteman Commons Nov. 3.Brenda E. Anthony, wife of Chief Master Sgt. David Anthony, 319th Recruiting Squadron superintendent, was selected among nominations from nine recruiting

Hanscom teen sews her way to nationals

A Hanscom teen took home first place in the Make it with Wool Competition at the 5th Annual Fiber Festival of New England regional competition in West Springfield, Mass., Nov. 1. Riana Wirthlin, daughter of Lt. Col. Joseph and Robin Wirthlin, will now go on to compete in the senior division at a

Thanksgiving food safety tips

Thanksgiving is next week and with it comes the traditional turkey dinner with friends and family. And while many may be shopping this weekend for the perfect turkey and all the fixings to go along with it, improper storing of the turkey may result in a food-borne illness caused by harmful

CE captures AFMC-level awards

The 66th Air Base Group Civil Engineering Division won two team awards and four individual awards at the Air Force Materiel Command Civil Engineer Awards for 2014. The team awards were captured in the Air Force Outstanding Small Civil Engineer Unit Award and Maj. Gen. Del R. Eulberg Asset Management

Turkey Drop planned Nov. 18

Members of the Chief's Group, Top Three Association and First Sergeant Council are collecting frozen turkey's Nov. 18 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Commissary parking lot for members of the Hanscom community in need this Thanksgiving.The frozen turkeys will then be distributed in the Commissary parking

Air Force updates AF Instruction 1-1

Air Force officials approved Air Force Instruction 1-1, Air Force Standards, Nov. 7, to clarify guidance on Airmen's religious rights and commanders' authority and responsibility to protect those rights.The changes come as a result of a Religious Freedom "Focus Day" earlier this year when leaders in

Salute to veterans held

FEHB open season dates set

Open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program will run Nov. 10 through Dec. 8.During open season employees and retirees will have the chance to review their current plans and make any changes they desire for the following year.