Hanscom Air Force Base News

Remembrance ceremony planned to observe 25th anniversary of 9/11

Pentagon News — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:45:00 GMT

Base officials will host a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. outside the chapel to honor those who lost their lives and remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Base environmental office completes first frog survey

66th Air Base Group Public Affairs — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:52:41 GMT

The 66th Civil Engineering Division’s environmental office recently completed its first-ever survey of frogs and its annual survey of bats on the base.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Rick Berry — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:32:57 GMT

Team Hanscom will observe Suicide Prevention Awareness Month throughout September with events designed to raise awareness, strengthen connections and highlight resources.

Time, distance, the wingman concept: Why lethal means safety is our strongest defense

Col. Elisha Pippin — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, the statistics surrounding military suicides remain a sobering call to action. Suicide is a public health issue impacting our military community leaving lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, communities and military readiness.

AFAS offers 'Road Ready' grant for spouses of deployed Airmen, Guardians

Pentagon News — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The initiative helps alleviate family burdens during deployments and ensures household transportation remains safe and operational.

No wingman walks alone

Pentagon News — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT

Free, confidential recovery support is available 24/7 for all Department of the Air Force civilians and military personnel.

DAF announces additional guidance implementing changes in response to SECWAR memorandums

Pentagon News — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Key changes address medical shaving profile separations, mandatory CBRN mask fit validation deadlines, religious ministry evaluation criteria for chaplains, and streamlined equal opportunity reporting processes.

Voorheis assumes command of AFLCMC

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Public Affairs — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:50:00 GMT

AFLCMC welcomes sixth commander.

Acquisition professional receives civilian award for valor

Jennifer Parks — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:52:31 GMT

A civilian employee with the Acquisition Excellence and Program Execution Directorate here received the Department of the Air Force Command Civilian Award for Valor Aug. 19 for actions following a multi-vehicle crash May 9.

AFMC Civilians secure Academic Year 27 development opportunities

Marisa Alia-Novobilski — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

For the fifth consecutive year, Air Force Materiel Command civilians dominated the enterprise Civilian Development selection process, securing 625 primary and alternate quotas in Academic Year 2027 developmental programs.

Detachment 7 NCO selected for OTS

Glen Kernusky — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:54 GMT

An enlisted Airman with Detachment 7, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, was recently selected to attend Officer Training School.

Installation readiness tested during Midnight Ride 2026 exercise

Mark Herlihy — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:32:47 GMT

Base officials completed a two-week readiness exercise earlier this month designed to evaluate the installation’s ability to respond to scenarios while continuing its core mission.

Senior airmen selected for promotion to NCO

Pentagon News — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:37:00 GMT

Fifteen Team Hanscom Airmen have been selected for promotion to staff sergeant during the Air Force’s 2026 E-5 promotion cycle.

National Night Out to strengthen and connect local community

Rick Berry — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The 66th Security Forces Squadron will host its annual National Night Out event Friday, Aug. 21, from 5 to 9 p.m. on the field behind the 66th Medical Squadron.

Team Hanscom tests readiness during Midnight Ride 2026

Pentagon News — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:09:10 GMT

Base officials held Midnight Ride 2026 this month to evaluate and improve the installation’s ability to respond to real-world events while continuing to execute the mission.

Four from Team Hanscom selected for Officer Training School

Jaima Fogg — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:58:00 GMT

Four enlisted Airmen here were recently selected to attend Officer Training School.

Retreat strives to build resilient families through connection, fun

Jaima Fogg — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:15:00 GMT

The Hanscom AFB Chaplain Corps will host a Strong Bonds retreat for active duty military families at Great Wolf Lodge, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 to 30.

Lead with safety during Safe and Sound Week

Jaima Fogg — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:57:00 GMT

The 66th Air Base Group will observe Safe and Sound Week here Aug. 17 to 21.

Check your TRICARE information in DEERS today

TRICARE Communications — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

When was the last time you looked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is up to date?

Air Force launches myBodyComp, reinforces July 31 deadline for waist-to-height ratio measurements

Pentagon News — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:29:00 GMT

All Airmen without a qualifying exemption must have a current WHtR measurement recorded no later than July 31. Air Reserve Component members have until Aug. 31.