Upcoming base exercise may cause disruptions

During July 11 to 13, Hanscom AFB will conduct an active shooter exercise scenario to evaluate the installation's readiness and ability to respond to this type of event."Holding an exercise such as this allows the installation to prepare for real-world situations," said Lt. Col. Kenneth Mierz, 66th

PTSD awareness leads to positive treatment

Post-traumatic stress disorder can be debilitating in some patients, but thanks to advancements in research and the continued training of mental health providers, treatments are getting better all the time.Maj. Joel Foster, the chief of Air Force Deployment Mental Health, said treating PTSD has

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, June 24

Best ideas invited in first AFLCMC Innovation Challenge

Lt. Gen. John Thompson, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander, is behind a competition that may yield ideas large and small, resulting in changes to the ways the multi-site center works -- for the better.Between now and July 16, all active-duty military members and civilians throughout

Conference highlights challenges facing acquisition workforce

Acquisition leaders and professionals from across the country gathered on the campus of the Air Force Institute of Technology's Kenney Hall here June 14-15 to discuss important issues facing the acquisition community during the 2016 Acquisition Insight Days.The symposium offered the rare opportunity

Education Partnership Agreement provides collaboration opportunities

A recently signed Education Partnership Agreement between Hanscom and the George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security at Northeastern University grants new research and educational collaboration opportunities for the Air Force Life Cycle Management programs here.The three-year

Employee Assistance Program provides support, resources for civilian employees

Although many federal civilian employees are familiar with the opportunities for short-term counseling the Employee Assistance Program offers, many do not realize the span and variety of resources available.The EAP is a federal program managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Community Support Center opens at Hanscom

Several base support agencies here will soon consolidate under one roof following the recent completion of a $5.3 million renovation project on Building 1240.The facility -- named the Community Support Center -- combines in one building the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Equal Opportunity,

2017 AF scholarship, fellowship programs offer development opportunities

Active duty officers interested in unique developmental opportunities may be eligible for one of several scholar or fellowship programs in 2017.The White House Fellows, Mansfield Fellowship Exchange and Olmsted Scholar programs offer distinctive professional career broadening experiences for Air

July promotions announced

Officials from the 66th Force Support Squadron here recently announced the names of Airmen expected to promote to the next highest rank in July.Congratulations to the following personnel.Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of AirmanStephen C. Gary II, Battle ManagementEmma K. Field, C3I and NetworksTo