66th Security Forces Squadron to host annual Police Week May activities

The 66th Security Forces Squadron will host Hanscom's annual Police Week May 13 through 17.The week begins with an opening ceremony Monday, May 13, at the 66th Security Forces Squadron, Building 1725. This event starts at 9 a.m. with Senior Airman Ashley Robbins as the emcee for the morning and

Team improving precision of high altitude airdrops

A team here is working to improve safety for warfighters by increasing accuracy of high altitude airdrops with mission planning tools.The Joint Precision Airdrop System, or JPADS, is a family of equipment that consists of parachutes, mission planning systems, global positioning systems and computer

Nurses' week celebrated

The 66th Medical Squadron will celebrate National Nurse's Week beginning May 6 and culminate on Florence Nightingale's birthday, May 12. The theme of this year's nurse's week is "Delivering Quality and Innovation in patient care."Florence Nightingale was called the year after the Crimean War began

Tips for shipping valuable items during PCS moves

Through valuable feedback received from recent Customer Satisfaction Surveys, JPPSO-Northeast thought it was important to reach out to customers with some moving tips regarding the shipment of valuable items.First, have expensive and valuable items (e.g. artwork, collectables, heirlooms) appraised.

AFMC recognizes first quarter ‘Graduates’

Congratulations to the following members of the Air Force Materiel Command team on completing a degree or certificate program during the first 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 announces senior leader changes

Air Force Materiel Command officials announced May 2, 2013, that its executive director, Dr. Steve Butler, will retire effective June 30 after 35 years of service. He will be replaced by Michael Gill, currently executive director of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.Patsy Reeves, currently

Catch the Summer Buzz with FSS

A new program called Summer Buzz will kick-off with an Expo June 19. Summer Buzz is an interactive program designed to encourage Hanscom team members to get out, have fun and explore the local area and New England this summer. FSS has developed a "bucket-list" of more than 90 activities that engage

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, May 1

Public law repeals mil-to-mil automatic FSGLI enrollment

A public law that took effect in January repealed automatic enrollment in Family Servicmembers Group Life Insurance for military members married to military members, but those Airmen may still elect the additional coverage, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.In the past, military

SecAF announces departure

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley has announced his plan to step down June 21 as the Air Force's top civilian after serving for nearly five years. "It's been an honor and a privilege to serve with our Air Force's great Airmen," Donley said. "Their accomplishments have been nothing short of