Secure, enjoyable social networking with privacy settings

Social media sites provide individuals an opportunity to globally connect with others in real time easily and quickly. And in the military, that can be helpful in staying connected during a deployment or extended assignment, however, not understanding responsible use of social networking can leave

Hanscom helping to defend NCR

A program management office here recently released a request for information to replace systems that protect the national capital region.The National Capital Region-Integrated Air Defense System, or NCR-IADS, originated as an urgent capability. Following the terrorist acts of Sept. 11, 2001, the

Hanscom Vulnerability Management team receives cyber award

The Air Force Vulnerability Management team, a program office within Hanscom AFB's Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence Infrastructure Division, received an Elite 6 Award during a C4ISR and Networks Conference today in Crystal City, Va.The 25-member team was recognized for their efforts

Registration now open for upcoming focus week

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center will be hosting this quarter's focus week from April 20 to 24. Courses cover a variety of subject areas and are available locally, via video teleconference and Defense Connect Online (DCO).Organizers say because of the success of previous DCO offerings, the

EAP offers personal and professional aid to Hanscom's civilians

Everyone faces daunting circumstances at times. When a civilian employee at Hanscom is in need of professional resources to address a work-related issue or a problem at home, the Federal Occupational Health Employee Assistance Program is there to offer support.A federal program managed by the U.S.

ALS Class 15C graduates

Ten Airmen and two members of the U.S. Coast Guard completed the five-week Airman Leadership School during a graduation ceremony at the Minuteman Commons April 3.ALS, the first step in professional military education for enlisted members, is an Air Force PME class designed to develop junior enlisted

Pilots, combat systems officers may be eligible for retention incentives

Eligible active-duty pilots and combat systems officers have until Sept. 30 to apply for the fiscal year 2015 Aviator Retention Pay Program, Air Force officials said April 1."The Air Force continues to expand previous ARP programs to decisively and deliberately shape and retain the rated force.

$25,000 up for grabs in Air Force Club Scholarship Program

The 2015 Air Force Club Scholarship Program is accepting applications through midnight CDT, May 1.Now in its 17th year, the program has provided almost $400,000 in college tuition assistance to more than 400 Air Force Club members and their families. This year, the program will award 40 scholarships

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, April 3

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