Air Force changes military funeral honors requirements

Due to the impact sequestration has on resources, Air Force Services is adjusting requirements for military funeral honors of retirees. Air Force policy will revert to requiring a minimum of two personnel for retiree MFH details, consistent with statute and Department of Defense policy. The Air

New visitor sponsorship procedures

Air Force Materiel Command recently published a supplement to Air Force Instruction 31-113 which details access control procedures for Air Force Installations. The new guidance increases safety and security for all who work and live on Hanscom AFB by changing visitor sponsorship procedures for AFMC

Deployed Hanscom NCO helps lead self-defense course

When faced by an attacker, sometimes the only means of defense are one's instincts and ability to fight back. To hone those instincts, deployed service members are armed with basic, defensive fighting skills at the weekly Check Six combatives classes offered at the 379th Air Expeditionary

Parade, heroes homecoming set for July 23

More than 70 Airmen who have returned home from deployment since January, along with their family members, will be honored during this summer's Heroes Homecoming at 1:30 p.m. on July 23 at Memorial Park located behind the Medical Clinic. The event begins with a parade beginning from the Hanscom

Installation commander outlines Friday furlough schedule

This week most civilian employees here will start taking mandatory one-day-per-week furloughs to help reduce budgetary shortfalls brought on by sequestration. The installation commander has designated Fridays as the observed furlough day for the vast majority of civilian employees. The furloughs are

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, June 26

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