AFLCMC-Hanscom May promotions

Officials from the 66th Force Support Squadron recently announced the names of Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Hanscom Airmen scheduled for promotion to the next highest rank in May.Congratulations to the following May promotees:Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of Senior AirmanMichael A. Mejia,

Division chief talks contracting opportunities, bending the cost curve with industry

Charged with acquiring innovative over-the-air communication solutions for the Air Force, Hanscom's Space, Aerial and Nuclear Networks Division was the topic of conversation during a Hanscom Representatives Association gathering in Lexington, Mass., April 28.Col. Todd Krueger, the division's senior

PEA Airmen lead volunteer effort

Base volunteers participated in two Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell community projects in Billerica, Mass., as part of a Patriot Enlisted Association-led volunteer effort April 23.Airman 1st Class Noelle Valentine, who organized the service project, points to the PEA philosophy of "Inspire,

AFMC promotes Strengthening Workplace Relationships campaign

During the months of April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Strengthening Workplace Relationships campaign.Building and maintaining good work relationships is the key to a positive work environment. Many full-time employees spend more of their waking hours with fellow staff than

Two-week campaign draws attention to avoidable mishaps

Air Force Ground Safety will sponsor Fall Protection Focus weeks from May 4-15 to draw attention to avoidable mishaps due to falls. This initiative is a partnership with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's campaign,

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, April 24

TRICARE beneficiaries being targeted by call centers

The Defense Health Agency, Office of Program Integrity (DHA-PI) has received a significant number of concerns from our TRICARE beneficiaries regarding unsolicited contact from call centers encouraging them to provide personally identifiable and health information.According to sources, the call

'Commitment to Caring' encourages donations

With only days remaining in this year's Hanscom Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign, organizers ask those who have not yet contributed to consider making a monetary donation before May 1.The theme for this year's campaign is "Commitment to Caring" and the base's monetary goal is $33,127. Base

Hanscom to celebrate Arbor Day April 30

Base civil engineers will celebrate the 28th anniversary of Arbor Day with a tree planting ceremony April 30.This year's tree planting ceremony will take place at 1 p.m., near the 66th Medical Squadron and the temporary Middle School. All personnel working at Hanscom are invited to attend and help

Motorcycle training offered to base personnel

Each year motorcycle-related deaths plague the Air Force. Since Oct. 1, 2014, the Air Force has had eight motorcycle-related fatalities. That trend, if it continues, may surpass last year's total of 14 fatalities.To help curb that trend, the 66th Air Base Group Safety Office has built an extensive