Annual Patriots' Day events start April 11

Annual Patriots' Day celebrations are scheduled to take place in local towns throughout the month of April.Patriots' Day, a Massachusetts State holiday, commemorates the opening battle of the American Revolution in 1775. This year, the holiday will be officially observed April 20, but events take

Upcoming inspection provides opportunity to highlight Hanscom

The Air Force has recently changed its inspection process and, as part of that process, Hanscom is undergoing a Unit Effectiveness Inspection, or UEI, which will culminate with a capstone inspection on-site May 12 to 22.According to Lt. Col. James Lee, Hanscom inspector general, the UEI expands

Hanscom captures MassDOT Spotlight Award

Hanscom Air Force Base was recognized at the 5th annual Excellence in Commuter Options Awards Ceremony as a Massachusetts Department of Transportation "Rising Star Spotlight Award" recipient March 26 at Fenway Park in Boston.The award recognizes Massachusetts employers for efforts to reduce

AFLCMC-Hanscom April 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 April.Congratulations to the following April promotees:Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of Senior AirmanMayra K.

Eligible Airmen may choose retirement plan at 14 1/2-year mark

The Air Force Personnel Center has developed an automatic notification process that sends a message directly to regular Air Force and headquarters Active Guard Reserve members when they reach 14½ years of active service. The new process will help ensure eligible military members are aware of their

Wingmen intervene, provide life-sustaining support

Throughout Air Force Materiel Command, wingman principles have taken root and are being expressed by the supportive, spontaneous and life-saving actions of our Airmen.Within AFMC, the concept of wingman continues to grow, fueled by an emphasis on the importance of each individual Airman. As might be

Hanscom enlisted Airmen offered COOL pathway

The Community College of the Air Force officially launched the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities online program March 16.Air Force COOL is a pathway for enlisted Airmen to earn industry recognized professional certifications and licenses to enhance their active duty work and to prepare them as

Managing acquisition: a PM's perspective

There are hundreds of different career fields within the Air Force. All have their roles to play, cumulatively resulting in the aircraft that dominate the skies, satellites that connect us from space, cyber defenses that safeguard our networks and many other warfighting systems.While we often see

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, March 27

Poling focuses on feedback, EPRs during enlisted call

Command Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Poling held an enlisted all-call at the base theater March 20 to discuss the Airman Comprehensive Assessment and other topics relevant to enlisted members here.Poling discussed the responsibilities an Airman has in the feedback process, as well as the supervisors'