Retired military veterans volunteering for each other

A small cadre of personnel at the Hanscom Retiree Activities Office volunteer their time to assist retired military veterans of all branches of service, and their spouses, navigate the benefits they've earned after a career in uniform.These retiree counselors provide general information and referral

November is Military Family Month

The month of November is Military Family Month, a time to recognize the sacrifices and contributions made by every member of the military family.Originally established in 1993, Military Family Month was first celebrated by the Armed Services YMCA, according to the organization's website. The U.S.

Securing the future by Bending the Cost Curve

Bending the Cost Curve, one of the 13 Make Every Dollar Count cost initiatives launched by the Air Force, includes a growing and evolving set of more than 20 acquisition reform activities. These activities are focused on finding ways the Air Force can be more effective at how it spends money to get

Local towns to honor military members during Veterans Day observances

The local towns surrounding Hanscom will honor military service members during several Veterans Day observances to be held Nov. 11."Veterans Day is an opportunity to not only show pride in America, but also our gratefulness to those who served," said Randy Bergeron, 66th Air Base Group

Air Force Aid Society grant, scholarship program

The Air Force Aid Society is now accepting applications for education grants and scholarships. A single online application opens the door to three programs, and Hanscom officials encourage all eligible to apply.The General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant, Merit Scholarships and Supplemental loan

Transportation provided for official travelers

Hanscom's 66th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operations Section offers free transportation to those traveling to and from Logan International Airport on official government travel. And while the service is not new to Hanscom travelers, many are unaware of the free and convenient

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Oct. 30

Team Hanscom quarterly award winners named

Team Hanscom recognized 11 individuals and one team during a quarterly awards ceremony at the Hanscom Conference Center Oct. 30.Nominees from the 319th Recruiting Squadron, 66th Air Base Group, Battle Management and C3I and Network Directorates, Joint Personal Property Shipping Office-Northeast and

Air Force releases new SAPR strategy

Air Force leaders released a five-year Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strategy that will guide the Air Force in developing a robust prevention model while continually honing response capabilities today.The secretary, chief of staff and chief master sergeant of the Air Force signed a foreword

Cybersecurity, OPSEC vital to mission success

Every day, Air Force organizations and personnel are reminded of the importance of operations security and cybersecurity, and how integrating them into day-to-day operations helps protect proprietary and sensitive information from disclosure, espionage and exploitation.Virtually every mission across