July 1, 2020 Free gun locks to help prevent suicide Hanscom is employing a new approach to suicide prevention called Time-Based Prevention. This Air Force initiative is intended to reduce the hazard of firearms being readily available when an Airman is in distress—particularly in those crucial first five minutes after someone decides to take their
July 1, 2020 Air Force stands up new division to enhance customer service for EFMP families The new Exceptional Assignment Program division will provide Airmen and their families with a singular point of contact to be more responsive and expedite their requests.
June 30, 2020 “Remote hands” allow upgrades to stay on schedule Weather is a critical component in many Air Force operations. A team here worked collaboratively and innovatively with the 46th Test Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, to ensure testing necessary to keep weather systems operational would continue, despite the ongoing global pandemic.The
June 29, 2020 Home of record and legal domicile For military members and their families, the question “where are you from?” can be difficult to answer, especially when the states they grew up in, where they were last stationed and where they are now, are often different.
June 26, 2020 Air Force senior leaders direct IG review into racial disparity On June 2, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond, directed the Department of the Air Force Inspector General to conduct a review into racial disparity in the Department of the Air Force.
June 26, 2020 Base Safety office encourages safe summer practices 66th Air Base Group Safety officials encourage all members of the community here to practice risk management when participating in activities on- or off-duty this summer.
June 26, 2020 Tricare Selected Reserve termination explained Office of the Secretary of Defense will allow members up to five months, instead of the original three-month period, to pay overdue premiums to have coverage reinstated and will honor any medical services and bills incurred during that time, once premiums are paid.
June 25, 2020 Hanscom first sergeants host run, cycling challenge The First Sergeants Council here will host a 31-day run, walk and cycling challenge throughout July for anyone associated with the installation.
June 24, 2020 Stephens accepts command of the 66 ABG Col. Katrina Stephens accepted command of the 66th Air Base Group during a change of command ceremony at the Minuteman Commons here, and broadcast via Facebook Live, June 24.
June 24, 2020 Armed Forces Voters Week offers voter registration, absentee ballot information Armed Forces Voters Week is observed June 27 through July 5, and officials are reminding service members to vote in local elections or by absentee ballot.