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  • Straight Talk: Base support services

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Civil engineering, like many base support organizations, has had to make tough decisions in recent years in supporting base customers because of Air Force-level manpower and budget decisions. In this latest Straight Talk, I will address a question submitted about CE

  • Moving? Toss Unwanted or Expired Medications Appropriately

    FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- Many service members and their families are gearing up to move this summer as peak moving season runs May through August each year. As you organize your house and belongings to prepare for your move, one area of your home you shouldn’t overlook is your medicine cabinet. Now is

  • Antiterrorism: Summer awareness

    With the recent terrorist event in Manchester, England, we must continue to be aware of our surroundings and watch for any signs that might indicate something is out of place.

  • Follow-on options available to Airmen who volunteer for extended deployment

    Airmen, both officers and enlisted, who volunteer for an extended 365-day deployment can apply for one of two assignment options--either an advanced assignment or a two-year deferment from a permanent change of station, if eligible.   “If an Airman signs the notification stating their intent to

  • AF proposes 1,600 personnel increase to command support staffs

    The Air Force plans to increase commander support staff manning across the force by 1,600 by fiscal year 2022 increasing total authorizations to more than 6,300. Currently, the personnel increase calls for 170 officers, 469 enlisted and 961 civilians with all civilian hires authorized for fiscal

  • Hanscom personnel selected for master sergeant

    The Air Force has selected 5,166 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant of the 20,169 eligible. Two Hanscom technical sergeants were among those selected for promotion.

  • AF presents fiscal year 2018 budget

    The Air Force presented its fiscal year 2018 president's budget request May 23, 2017, following the Defense Department and sister services’ budget briefings.

  • Memorial Day safety message

    On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. As we honor and pay tribute to those that gave all, we also honor those who place their lives in danger each day in deployed locations around the world in defense of our nation.