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  • FPCON measures

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – You’ve all heard about force protection conditions, also known as FPCONs, but ever wonder what that really means?According to Air Force Instruction 10-245, “The DoD [Department of Defense] FPCON System describes the progressive level of protective measures that are

  • FSS hosts Military Family Month events

    The 66th Force Support Squadron will honor families here as part of Military Family Month, a time to recognize the sacrifices and contributions made by the military family.

  • The importance of Veterans Day

    In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill establishing Nov. 11 as Veterans Day. He stated, “I do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Nov. 11 as Veterans Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly on the seas, in the air and

  • November 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 November.Congratulations to the following Team Hanscom personnel.Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of AirmanKassidi E.

  • Hanscom meets with original Tuskegee Airman

    Retired Col. Charles E. McGee, an original Tuskegee Airman, held an impromptu meeting Thursday with Airmen here prior to speaking at an event in Boston hosted by the New England Tuskegee Airmen Chapter and the local chapter bearing his name.

  • Honor Guard member serves to give back

    Senior Airman Alec B. Cope, a ceremonial guardsman for the Patriot Honor Guard, appreciates his opportunity to give back to those Air Force veterans who have come before him.