Special guest inspires Hanscom children

There is a moment for every military child when they realize they are different from children in the civilian world. There is a unique strength that comes along with having a military family; a recent guest to the base made sure the children of Hanscom realize just how special they are.Trevor

AFMC priorities, budget effects top executive director's goals

Michael Gill begins his tenure as Air Force Materiel Command's new executive director June 28 with the long-term objective of providing the right mix of support and leadership to benefit the command and the Air Force."I am truly honored to have this opportunity," Gill said. "I look forward to the

Summer safety tips on grilling, fireworks

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate a patriotic parade in the morning, a barbecue with friends and family in the afternoon and a fireworks display at dusk.However, before cookouts are planned, the Hanscom Fire Department reminds base housing residents to always use proper grilling procedures

AFLCMC Focus Week July 22-26

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Focus Week is scheduled for July 22 through 26. The schedule will offer functional training in addition to general courses of interest to everyone. The Workforce Development team has finalized the schedule; much of which will be offered via Defense Connect

DOS rollback phase 2 underway

The Air Force has implemented fiscal year 2013 Force Management Enlisted Date of Separation Rollback Program Phase II, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today."DOS rollback is one of several voluntary and non-voluntary programs implemented during fiscal year 2013 to help bring overall force

2014 ROTC instructor opportunities open

Eligible Air Force lieutenant colonels and lieutenant colonel-selects interested in Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment command opportunities, have approximately one month to submit the statement of intent, via the Airman Development Plan, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.Summer

Welsh: Sequestration continues to drain crucial capabilities from America's Air Force

The Air Force's top officer reported on the growing strain sequestration has put on readiness, personnel and modernization to a group of civic and industry leaders attending the Air Force Association's monthly breakfast here, June 17.Sequestration has hit the Air Force hard, said Air Force Chief of

New Professional Development Guide available

The new Professional Development Guide, or PDG, AFPAM 36-2241, is now available at www.e-publishing.af.mil. Printed guides will be distributed to all promotion-eligible active duty Airmen in the grades of E-4 through E-8 and airmen first class with at least two years in service. Base and unit

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, June 20

AFMC team completes massive inspection of Hanscom

Hanscom personnel underwent a rigorous, multi-faceted inspection here June 5 through 14. While the Air Force Materiel Command inspection team is putting the final touches on the report, the team clearly put Hanscom through the paces during the Consolidated Unit Inspection, which touched all major