Airman Leadership School Class 14C graduates

Airmen and two members of the Coast Guard recently completed the first step of professional military education for enlisted members at a graduation ceremony at the Minuteman Commons, Airman Leadership School officials announced. The class focuses on developing leadership abilities, the profession of

Significant milestone met as progress continues on AWACS upgrade

An important milestone was recently reached on a significant upgrade improving capabilities for the Airborne Warning and Control System, better known as AWACS.The 40/45 block upgrade is the largest modification on the U.S. AWACS fleet. It provides a complete replacement of mission computer systems -

CAA focused on keeping Airmen informed

To help Airmen make more informed career decisions, a base career assistance advisor is now dedicated to retaining and developing first term Airmen as well as those in their second or more enlistment terms. The focus of the career assistance advisor is to provide programs that help Airmen with

Spouse scholarships available at the Hanscom ILC

The Air Force Association's 2014 Mike and Gail Donley Spouse Scholarship is now available through the Hanscom Information Learning Center. This scholarship is available to military spouses and spouses of Department of the Air Force civilian employees who are pursuing their associate, bachelor or

Public comments invited on Vandenberg land acquisition

The United States Air Force announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, and Finding of No Significant Impact, or FONSI, for the proposed Vandenberg Gate land acquisition.Hanscom AFB proposes to acquire 22 acres of land that abuts the existing Vandenberg Gate. The

Annual Patriots' Day events start next week

Throughout the month of April, annual Patriot's Day celebrations are scheduled to occur in local towns. Patriot's Day, a Massachusetts State holiday, commemorates the opening battle of the American Revolution in 1775. This year, the holiday will be officially observed April 21, but events take place

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, March 28

SFS claims top team at Dover Ruck March

Four members of the Hanscom 66th Security Forces Squadron participated recently in a ruck march competition at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. The 15th Annual 436th Security Forces Ruck March held at the Dover Air Mobility Command Museum commemorated the Korean War Battle of Chosin Reservoir.Capt.

Career planning seminar scheduled April 1-3

A career planning seminar has been scheduled April 1to 3 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center to assist servicemembers, Defense Department civilians and military and civilian family members facing or contemplating career transition. The three-day program was developed when the AFRC began

Hanscom Airmen must revalidate dependents

By Dec. 31, every Airman will be required to provide their servicing finance office with documentation for all dependents as part of Air Force audit readiness efforts.This one-time, Air Force-wide recertification process will allow the Air Force to validate Airmen's basic allowance for housing