Middle school contract awarded

Civil Engineers announced that the next step in building a new 81,000 square foot middle school here to replace the existing 1950s-era middle school has taken place, the result of a $31.6 million contract awarded in December."Plans are for the old single level school to be torn down and a new

AFMC recognizes fourth quarter "Graduates"

Congratulations to the following members of the Air Force Materiel Command team on completing a degree or certificate program during the fourth quarter of 2013, AFMC's "Year of the Graduate."The goal of YoGrad is to inspire those considering or currently working on an education plan to start,

AFMC promotes American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report approximately 600,000 Americans die from heart disease each year -- that's one out of every four deaths. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but heart disease is preventable and

Congresswoman Tsongas expresses commitment, appreciation for U.S. military, Hanscom

U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas shared some personal and professional accounts that framed her commitment to and appreciation of the U.S. military, and Hanscom specifically, during a presentation here Jan. 24.Addressing the Boston Chapter of the National Contract Management Association at its monthly meeting

Chief reflects on long, successful career

The Air Force has been the only profession Hanscom's senior enlisted advisor has known. As retirement looms, Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell "Bull" Balutski, 66th Air Base Group superintendent and base senior enlisted advisor, reflects back on an Air Force journey that nearly ended as quickly as it

AF chief scientist offers insight, highlights Hanscom work

The Air Force's chief scientist talked about the unique technological challenges and value of work being done at Hanscom during her visit to the base and neighboring MIT Lincoln Laboratory Jan 23 and 24.During the course of her visit and in a one-on-one interview, Dr. Mica Endsley was impressed with

State of AFLCMC reveals initiatives, future path

Progress, new initiatives and the future direction of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center were the key topics presented to Hanscom Air Force Base members, community and industry partners during the second annual "State of AFLCMC" address here Jan. 23.Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore II, AFLCMC commander,

AF Chief Scientist visits Hanscom

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Jan. 23

AF uniform policy update: welcome back morale t-shirts, badges and limitless athletic shoes

The Air Force updated the policy governing uniform wear Jan. 17, with a goal of not financially burdening Airmen. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark. A. Welsh III approved several updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Air Force Dress and Appearance, with many of the changes coming directly from