NCO retraining application window open through Oct. 9

Eligible noncommissioned officers have through Oct. 9 to apply for retraining under Phase I of the Fiscal Year 2016 NCO Retraining Program, implemented Aug. 31.The two-phase program is used to balance and sustain the enlisted force, said Master Sgt. Christine Ward, Air Force Personnel Center

OPM awards contract to protect data theft victims

U.S. Office of Personnel Management officials recently awarded to ID Experts a contract encompassing a comprehensive suite of identity theft and credit monitoring services for compromised victims, agency officials announced yesterday during a media conference call.Beth Cobert, OPM's acting director,

AFMC promotes Mental Fitness Awareness Campaign

During the fall months, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Mental Fitness Awareness Campaign. According to Comprehensive Airman Fitness, Air Force Instruction 90-506, mental fitness is defined as the ability to effectively cope with unique mental stressors and challenges. One way to keep on

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Sept. 4

Bedford to host annual founding celebration

The Hanscom community is invited to join the town of Bedford Sept. 19 to celebrate the 286th anniversary of the town's establishment.The celebration will begin with the annual Bedford Day Fair, which is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Town Hall complex on Mudge Way. The fair

Suicide Prevention Month: A reminder of our 24/7/365 responsibility to ourselves and each other

All Airmen have a responsibility that last much longer than a one-month campaign. This responsibility extends beyond ourselves and includes our work environment, our families, friends, fellow Airmen and our communities.While Suicide Prevention Month is observed across the United States in September,

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month and Hanscom emergency managers are leading the way to ensure the base community is prepared to respond to emergencies and disasters, from natural disasters to those that are manmade. With a theme of "Don't wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today,"

Hanscom extends SAPR services to Air Force civilians

Hanscom Air Force civilians are now eligible to use installation Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program services following the release of an AF policy memo Aug. 24.The policy, which is effective immediately, allows AF civilian employees who are victims of sexual assault to file restricted

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Aug. 28

Pharmacy closure

As a result of the modernization project at the Hanscom Clinic, the Pharmacy will be closed on Friday, Aug. 28. During this time, the Clinic is asking patients to conduct pharmacy business on either Thursday, Aug. 27 or Monday, Aug. 31. Other patients requiring services will be referred to a network