Hanscom personnel earn AFCEA awards

Christopher Molis and Capt. Robert Walker were recognized at the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association International Conference held in San Diego, Calif., Feb. 17.Molis, a C3I and Networks Directorate contracting specialist, received the Young AFCEAN Emerging Leadership Award.

Battle Management division emphasizes acquisition priorities, sets sight on new initiatives

The message was clear -- the Theater Battle Control Division is embracing a new acquisition strategy, one that keeps the division hard-focused on big-picture Air Force priorities.Col. Scott Owens, Theater Battle Control Division chief, addressed priorities, strategy and initiatives such as Joint

U.S. Representative Clark visit

Resources available to help reduce tax filing stress

Many consider tax day, April 15, among the most stressful days of the year. Fortunately for active duty, retirees, Guard and Reserve personnel, tax professionals are available to assist in free tax preparation. Free federal and state income tax filing assistance is available by appointment at

Electronic cigarette use increasing among Airmen

Electronic cigarette use is becoming a popular alternative to traditional cigarettes, but the upward trend is becoming a concern for health care providers.The battery-operated products, known as e-cigarettes, are designed to deliver nicotine, flavor, and other chemicals as a vapor that is inhaled by

'Pro gear' weight limits set to change

This spring a change in shipping personal books, paper and equipment, also referred to as "pro gear" or PBPE, is set to take effect.Beginning with orders that have an issue date on or after May 1, personal books, papers and equipment will be limited to a maximum weight of 2,000 pounds. There is no

TRICARE for Life Pharmacy pilot begins in March

A pilot program launching March 14 will require TRICARE for Life, or TFL, beneficiaries to use TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery, or a military pharmacy, to fill prescriptions for select maintenance medications. The program is a provision of the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act.Beginning Feb.

DoD anti-tobacco video contest now open for voting

The Air Force community is encouraged to kick off 2014 by voting for the best anti-tobacco video in the Department of Defense-sponsored Fight the Enemy contest which begins now until March 14, 2014 through online voting.Five finalists have been selected for public voting, including two Air Force

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Feb. 14

IDS programs assist Airmen with force management uncertainty

An Integrated Delivery System initiative to assist personnel, supervisors and families cope effectively with the challenges of voluntary and involuntary Force Management programs has recently been unveiled by the Airman and Family Readiness Center. This IDS project is a result of the Air Force