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  • 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.

  • Base to hold memorial tree dedication

    Friends, family and former colleagues will gather here to remember three deceased former base employees during a tree dedication ceremony at Hanscom Heroes Memorial Park June 16 at 10 a.m.

  • Straight Talk: Speed limit change

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – For those who drop their children off at the Child Development Center or at the temporary Hanscom Primary School facility, you might have noticed that the speed limit was 25 miles an hour in one stretch of Eglin Street and 10 mph further down near the school and CDC.

  • Senior leaders discuss US space posture

    On May 17, 2017, Air Force senior leaders testified before the Senate Armed Service Committee Strategic Forces subcommittee on military space, organization, policy and programs.