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  • Civilian tuition assistance increases, expands eligibility

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Air Force has received an additional $400,000, for a total of $1 million, for its 2017 civilian tuition assistance program, and all permanent, full-time appropriated fund employees, including those in wage-grade positions, are now eligible to

  • AFMC encourages sober driving during holiday season

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The holiday season is a time of year for family gatherings, office parties and socializing with friends, but the holiday season is also known for being the deadliest when it comes to buzzed driving. A driver’s license mixed with a few alcoholic beverages is

  • Giving Tree helps those new to Hanscom

    The First Sergeant Council here is working with the Hanscom Federal Credit Union this holiday season to provide cold-weather clothing to base families new to Massachusetts.

  • December promotions announced

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, MASS. – Officials from the 66th Force Support Squadron recently announced the names of Airmen assigned here that will promote to the next highest rank in December.Congratulations to the following Team Hanscom personnel.Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of Airman First ClassColby

  • Straight Talk: Gate manning

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – This week’s Straight Talk answers a question about staffing at the installation’s gates during the morning commute.If you have a question and are not sure where to find the answer, I encourage you to contact the Straight Talk line at 781-225-1380 or by email at

  • Air Force Aid Society grant, scholarship program

    The Air Force Aid Society is now accepting applications for education grants and scholarships. A single online application opens the door to three programs, and Airman and Family Readiness Center officials encourage all eligible to apply.

  • AFMC-level safety awards captured

    Air Force Materiel Command officials announced earlier this month that the 66th Air Base Group Safety Office and 66th Force Support Squadron Aero Club here have captured command-level safety awards.

  • Goldfein discusses changing face of war

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein spoke with Defense One’s Marcus Weisgerber in Washington D.C. Nov. 17 and gave the reasoning behind the changes being contemplated for the future of defense. In addition to being responsible for the “man, train and equip” mission for the Air Force, the

  • Straight Talk: 24/7 Fitness Center access

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – In this week’s Straight Talk, I’ll address a question I received about the Fitness and Sports Center expanding its 24/7 fitness access to military retirees and their dependents.If you have a question and are not sure where to find the answer, I encourage you to