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Feb. 14, 2020
National Salute to Veteran Patients

Tom Fredericks, 66th Air Base Group deputy director, speaks to retired Sgt. 1st Class Charles Pellerin, a 92-year-old WWII and Korean War veteran at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford, Mass., Feb. 14. The event was part of National Salute to Patients Week, a time
Feb. 14, 2020
Mobile app supports new hire process

A new mobile application feature aims to make the on-boarding process and first days of work easier for civilian new hires across the Air Force Materiel Command. The “Newcomers” feature on the AFMC instance of the Air Force Connect mobile application provides new employees with step-by-step
Feb. 14, 2020
DHA helps personnel stay “MissionFit”

A healthy diet, regular exercise and good sleep are all contributors to overall wellness. However, a new routine can be difficult to start and, between work schedules, family time and even commutes, difficult to stick with. To assist in keeping goals on track, members now have access to a resource
Feb. 14, 2020
Missed appointments hurt the mission

Officials from the 66th Medical Squadron have reported that the numbers of missed scheduled appointments are on the rise. With more than 300 “no-shows” on the books since November, leaders are urging clinic patients to consider the impact that missed appointments have on the community and overall
Feb. 13, 2020
Legal office provides military benefits refresher

Service members and their families may face unique challenges throughout their careers. Fortunately, there are resources and benefits available to assist service members navigate the not-so-ordinary obstacles.
Feb. 12, 2020
Center commander talks changes and challenges

The commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center spoke about the Center’s mission, challenges it’s facing, along with the future of the Air Force overall during a State of the Center address Feb. 10.
Feb. 12, 2020
Air Force extends 20E6 promotion testing window for 18 AFSCs

Air Force officials announced today that the promotion testing window for approximately 6,000 Airmen in the 20E6 promotion cycle will be extended through April 30 as a result of a potential compromise of promotion testing material.
Feb. 10, 2020
Air Force’s proposed budget focuses on ‘great power competition,’ readiness

The spending plan for fiscal year 2021 carries a $900 million increase from the previous year. But unlike 2020, funding for 2021 is apportioned differently, with $153.6 billion directed to the Air Force and $15.4 billion for the Space Force.
Feb. 10, 2020
Hanscom seeks engineers, scientists, program managers for hire

Hanscom’s top officials are looking for more than 45 computer scientists, engineers and program managers to help develop and field the latest weapon system technology. Candidates can expect to work on tomorrow’s most advanced radars, communication and intelligence systems, command and operation
Feb. 7, 2020
Hanscom PEOs, DOD and AF leaders to share information at New Horizons

The program executive officers from Hanscom will speak about their missions and present ongoing and upcoming business opportunities during the New Horizons event, March 9-11, at the Marriot Hotel in Newton, Massachusetts.

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