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Nov. 2, 2019
Barrett publicly sworn in as secretary of the Air Force

David Norquist, deputy secretary of defense, conducted the public swearing-in, which preceded Barrett’s first formal remarks since becoming the secretary. Barrett said her highest priority is protecting – and prolonging – the Air Force’s unrivaled excellence.
Nov. 1, 2019
Battlefield uniform donations to benefit Civil Air Patrol cadets

Members of the Company Grade Officers Council are collecting Airmen’s used battlefield uniforms to donate to the Massachusetts Wing Civil Air Patrol now through Dec. 30.
Nov. 1, 2019
Air Force seeks survival council advocates

Air Force officials are seeking survivor representatives to serve as part of an advocacy council geared towards supporting families of fallen service members. The council will act as an Air Force forum to push survivor programs, recap key initiatives, and secure vectors to strengthen support to
Nov. 1, 2019
NCOs foster leadership skills at symposium

Noncommissioned officers from around the installation came together during a mentorship symposium at the Education Center here, Oct. 28 through 30.
Nov. 1, 2019
Hanscom clinic transitions to Defense Health Agency

This October, U.S.-based Air Force military treatment facilities, including the 66th Medical Squadron at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., transferred administration and management to the Defense Health Agency.
Oct. 31, 2019
MDS hosts Mental Health Leadership Summit

Lt. Col. Alicia Ottati, 66th Medical Squadron acting Mental Health Flight commander, speaks during a Mental Health Leadership Summit at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Oct. 30. Total Force component Airmen from New England and New York attended the event that provided information on mental health
Oct. 30, 2019
Air Force announces NCO Career Status Program for Airmen with 12 years of service

The change will eliminate the need for Airmen who have 12 or more years of service to continue to reenlist by aligning their separation dates with their high year of tenure dates.
Oct. 30, 2019
Hanscom team garners DOD-level acquisition award

Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment Ellen Lord congratulates Col. Enrique Oti, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Detachment 12 commander, and his team during an awards ceremony in the Pentagon, Washington, DC, Oct. 29. Detachment 12 members were awarded the 2019 Defense
Oct. 28, 2019
Final procurements of landing systems increase warfighter readiness

A team in the Digital Directorate here recently completed production orders of a system that vastly improves warfighters’ abilities to land in austere environments and low-visibility conditions.
Oct. 28, 2019
Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal

The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location.

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