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Aug. 31, 2016
Every Airman plays a role in suicide prevention

The Air Force is determined to prevent suicide, but you don’t need to be a specialist or doctor to do that. Sometimes all it takes is starting a conversation. Everyone has a role to play. That’s a key part of the Department of Defense’s #BeThere Campaign, which encourages making a difference through
Aug. 31, 2016
September promotions announced

Officials from the 66th Force Support Squadron recently announced the names of Airmen assigned here expected to promote to the next highest rank in September.
Aug. 30, 2016
Updated EPME reenlistment, promotion eligibility policy takes effect in January

The Air Force’s updated reenlistment and promotion eligibility policy, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2017, requires Airmen to complete their enlisted professional military education distance learning course within 12 months of the date they are notified by Air Force Personnel Center or
Aug. 30, 2016
Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program holds open season in September

For the first time in 12 years, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program is having an open season, from Sept. 1 through 30, 2016. During the open season, eligible federal employees can enroll in FEGLI or increase coverage up to the maximum offered by the program, including Option C
Aug. 25, 2016
Staff sergeant results announced

The Air Force has selected 16,506 senior airmen, including 17 at Hanscom, for promotion to staff sergeant of the 39,064 eligible.
Aug. 24, 2016
SFS Airman named one of ‘Top 5 Massachusetts Airmen’

A member of the 66th Security Forces Squadron here recently learned he is one of five Airmen selected by the Air Force Association of Massachusetts as the commonwealth’s “Top 5 Massachusetts Airmen.”Tech. Sgt. Harvey Holloway, NCO in charge of training for 66 SFS, will receive his award along with
Aug. 23, 2016
Tickets on sale for Combat Dining In

The Team Hanscom Combat Dining In will take place Sept. 16 on base for all active duty, Guard and Reserve personnel. This year’s event will take place at the softball field near the Fitness Center. Organizers will transform the field with camouflage netting, piles of sandbags and more.
Aug. 23, 2016
Open architecture bringing benefits to AF DCGS

A team from Battle Management is working to improve capabilities for warfighters who process and disseminate intelligence information.
Aug. 23, 2016
AF to reduce additional duties

Airmen need more time to focus on their core missions.Air Force senior leaders said that’s the message they received from Airmen and it’s the reason they made the decision to reduce additional duties.In a memorandum to Airmen released Aug. 19, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air
Aug. 18, 2016
Air Force aims to hasten foreign military sales process

In remarks at the State Department’s Foreign Press Center in New York Aug. 17, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James outlined the Air Force’s multifaceted approach to expedite the service’s portion of the foreign military sales process.

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