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  • New DOD instruction aims to streamline acquisition process

    In one of his last acts as deputy defense secretary, Ash Carter signed a memorandum putting in place a DOD instruction designed to streamline the acquisition process, Pentagon officials announced Dec. 2.DOD Instruction 5000.02, entitled the Operation of the Defense Acquisition System and signed Nov.

  • AFMC encourages workforce to stay safe and drive sober for the holidays

    Whether going over the river or through the woods or along America's highways during the upcoming holiday season, drinking and driving can result in serious or deadly consequences. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10,332 people were killed in crashes involving drunk

  • ALS class 14A graduates

    Airman Leadership School held its graduation ceremony for Class 14A at the Minuteman Commons Nov. 22. Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Enoch Woodhouse II, a native of Boston, Mass. and an original member of the Tuskegee Airman was the guest speaker.ALS is a five week-long Air Force program designed

  • Officer attaché duty applications due Dec. 12

    Active duty line of the Air Force captains, majors and lieutenant colonels interested in attaché duty must submit an application by Dec. 12, Air Force officials said today.The Air Force Personnel Center and the Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs office are accepting applications for

  • Reduced availability of over-the-counter medications

    The 66th Medical Squadron Pharmacy has recently reduced pharmacists. As a result, and in order to continue to provide optimal pharmacy services, the number of over-the-counter, or OTC, medications available has been reduced, squadron officials announced recently.Pharmacy staff took all aspects into

  • Respite child care for EFMP families

    Together with Child Care Aware of America, the Air Force recently launched an expanded program that will provide free child care to families with special needs children. The Exceptional Family Member Program, or EFMP, respite child care is now available to active duty Hanscom families. Rewarding