OPM acts to protect federal workers, others from cyber threats

U.S. Office of Personnel Management officials announced July 9, the results of the interagency forensics investigation into a recent cyber incident involving federal background investigation data and the steps OPM is taking to protect those affected.In late May, as a result of ongoing efforts to

Dwell time, PT exemptions for new AF mothers increase to 1 year

The six-month deferment for female Airmen to accomplish their fitness assessments following childbirth will be increased to 12 months to align with recent changes to the deployment deferments, Air Force officials announced July 14.The deployment deferment policy, as part of the Air Force's 2015

First installation complete on third largest AFWET upgrade

A key system that helps ensure the global free flow of information throughout all military branches and other government agencies is undergoing a major overhaul.Led by a team at Hanscom AFB, the AFWET system is receiving its third largest upgrade to date, known as the Modernization of Enterprise

CDC, WAPS study references soon available online only

Airmen studying for career development and promotion opportunities will begin to receive study materials online exclusively.Electronic delivery of Career Development Course volumes and Weighted Airman Promotion System have been in place for several years, with a majority of the materials accessible

'Alert!' mass notification system replaces AtHoc

A new mass notification system will now be used by base officials to notify employees of urgent weather-related information, base closures or delayed openings via phone call, text message or email.The new Air Force Materiel Command-mandated system called "Alert!" replaces AtHoc as the primary means

EES/WAPS briefing team visits Hanscom

Personnel from Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center are scheduled to conduct briefings here July 24 to share information about Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System.During each of the four scheduled briefings, subject matter experts will speak about

Hanscom lab enables connections

Operators of a lab here that helps connect and disseminate command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or C4ISR, elements are collaborating with multiple parties and producing benefits for all.The Tactical Data Networks, or TDN, Lab is located with the

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, July 10

Teens capture 'legacy' distinction

The Youth Center's Teen Council here recently learned from the Boys and Girls Clubs of America that they achieved a Keystone Legacy Level.The Keystone Legacy Level is the highest level that a Teen Council can attain."This achievement is a first for the Hanscom-based Teen Council, who were required

Hanscom to celebrate heroes' homecoming

Team Hanscom is invited to help welcome home more than 60 service members who have returned from deployment in the past year during the Hanscom Heroes Homecoming celebration to be held here July 23.The event organizer, Bobby Jacques, Hanscom Executive Services chief, hopes to show returning service