Enlisted promotion system changes continue with weighted factor adjustments

This January, changes to the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) will continue with adjustments to the scoring model for promotions to technical sergeant and below, all designed to help ensure job performance is the most important factor when evaluating and identifying Airmen for promotion.The

AF to implement DOD TDY policy changes

The Defense Department recently implemented two TDY policy changes impacting travel reimbursements for Airmen.The first change took effect Oct. 1, and made changes to the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Reimbursable and Incidental Expense Policy. The second will be a change in long-term TDY per diem

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Oct. 29

Hanscom team protects vital assets

The Force Protection Division here recently awarded a delivery order for a nuclear weapons storage area effort. This $17.5 million order will ensure the safety of weapons stored at Whiteman AFB, Mo.According to program officials, the order is considered a "refresh" and involves replacing command and

Ebola: What you really need to know

Ebola is a rare and potentially deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.The disease is found in several African countries. It was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the

Engineers, computer scientists discuss open system architecture with industry

Open systems architecture, it's a term that is frequently heard echoing throughout the Air Force acquisition community --  and also happened to be the topic of discussion at Hanscom AFB Oct 23.A panel comprised of representatives from MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Hewlett Packard, IBM and the Software

DRAGON flys ahead

Battle Management working to improve nuclear scenario planning

A program that allows national leaders and combatant commanders to plan for deliberate and crisis nuclear scenarios is getting a significant upgrade.The Integrated Strategic Planning and Analysis Network, or ISPAN, provides planning capabilities for U.S. Strategic Command in support of their mission

Step up to better health with AFMC's challenge

Do you have 'sitting disease'? Too much time sitting down may put you at risk for health problems. When muscles don't contract, they require less fuel, and the surplus of sugar that accumulates in the bloodstream contributes to health concerns. Research has shown that sitting for long periods of

Cyber challenges and solutions focus of summit

A fall summit addressing "Cyber Challenges and Solutions: Today and Tomorrow," will be held Nov. 13-14 at The MITRE Corp in Bedford, Mass.Sponsored by the Association of Old Crows Patriots' Roost Chapter, the event will focus on cyber challenges facing the U.S. and its allies. Both of Hanscom's