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Nov. 2, 2016
Hanscom Airman serves community

Airman 1st Class Kenneth McGuire, an accounting technician for the 66th Comptroller Squadron, has always looked for ways to give back to the community where he lives.
Nov. 2, 2016
AF changes officer developmental education selection declination policy

A change to Air Force policy means officers will have the opportunity to decline in-residence intermediate or senior developmental education without the implications of the seven-day option policy.
Nov. 2, 2016
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
Nov. 1, 2016
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.
Nov. 1, 2016
Local Veterans Day observances to honor service members

Many local towns surrounding Hanscom will recognize military service members during several Veterans Day observances Nov. 11.
Nov. 1, 2016
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
Nov. 1, 2016
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.
Oct. 31, 2016
AF takes initial steps to reduce training unrelated to primary missions

The Air Force plans to reduce training not related to Airmen’s primary jobs in order to address concerns that excessive and non-mission related demands are impacting Airmen’s ability to focus on and accomplish their core duties, officials announced Oct. 31.
Oct. 28, 2016
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.
Oct. 26, 2016
Hanscom hosts RATPAC VI; encourages innovation, challenges to status quo

A network of acquisition professionals from across the Air Force gathered here Oct. 17 to 21 to collaborate on transforming the AF acquisition culture.

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