66 ABG saves millions through CE energy initiatives

Civil engineers assigned to the 66th Air Base Group are credited with saving the Air Force more than $70 million in energy costs to date, and through other projects scheduled, CE officials expect that to increase.These savings have been achieved through projects designed to reduce energy demand, as

Change of close out dates and elimination of change of reporting official report phase-out begins with technical sergeants

The chief of staff and chief master sergeant of the Air Force announced in July a series of changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion system which will focus on ensuring job performance is the most important factor when evaluating and identifying Airmen for promotion.Announced changes will be

Air Force to activate Provisional Installation and Mission Support Center, names commander

Air Force officials have announced the activation of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (Provisional) at Joint Base Andrews, Md., and named Maj. Gen. Theresa Carter as its provisional commander. The provisional center will activate Aug. 8. AFIMSC will align as a center under Air

Hanscom PEOs lauded for small business practices

Two Hanscom program executive officers were recently recognized at the Air Force level for their contributions and efforts within the small business community.Maj. Gen. Craig Olson, Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks PEO and Steven Wert, Battle Management PEO, were two of

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Aug. 6

CSAF: A call to excellence for all Airmen

In his latest Airman-to-Airman message, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III urged the men and woman of the Air Force to challenge themselves to be better at what they do. Welsh said the message, part of an ongoing video series aimed at engaging Airmen throughout the Air Force, was

Immunization Awareness Month Kicks Off in August

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and while vaccines are important for people of all ages, they're vital to the Defense Department's fighting force, the director of the Military Vaccine Agency, Vaccine Healthcare Centers Networks said.Army Col. (Dr.) Margaret Yacovone emphasized that

Team Hanscom quarterly award winners announced

More than 40 nominees from "Team Hanscom" were recognized Aug. 1 during a second quarter awards ceremony at the Hanscom Conference Center. Nominees were from the 319th Recruiting Squadron, 66th Air Base Group, Battle Management and C3I and Networks Directorates, Joint Personal Property Shipping

AFLCMC-Hanscom employee wins contract management award

Lori-Ann Dionne, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Hanscom Enterprise Acquisition Services contract specialist, was awarded the Blanche Witte Memorial Foundation Award July 29 at the National Contract Management Association World Congress meeting in Washington, D.C.This acquisition performance

AF implements career intermission pilot program

Up to 40 active-duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard officers and enlisted members who meet eligibility requirements will be offered between one and three years of partially-paid time out of uniform to focus on personal and professional pursuits under the Career Intermission Pilot Program,