This week at Hanscom, March 21

New Boston AFS is open for recreation

New Boston AFS, home to the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, is once again providing access to its recreational venues. With the completion of a multi-year, multi-stage investigation, the Air Force determined there were no residual effects hindering camping and recreational activities on NBAFS. NBAFS

Changes made to Minuteman Commons catering services

Some recent changes have been made to catering and food services at the Minuteman Commons. Coast 2 Coast catering is no longer under contract. As a result, the Commons Express cafe is no longer serving lunch and dinner or making pizza deliveries. However, The Tavern is serving pizza and hot dogs

The Ghost Army documentary to screen at Hanscom: Free showing of film followed by Q&A with filmmaker

The Ghost Army, a documentary film about a very special and unique World War II unit, will be shown in the Hanscom Conference Center April 22 at 2:30 p.m. Following the screening, filmmaker Rick Beyer will answer questions about his documentary, which tells the true story of American G.I.s who duped

AFAF kicks off March 25

The Air Force Assistance Fund, which helps provide for the well-being of active duty and retired Airmen and their families, gets underway at Hanscom on March 25 and runs through May 3. The fundraiser helps to combat unexpected challenges and improve the quality of life for many who face

Joint STARS paves the way with MIDS JTRS fielding

Joint STARS recently became the first Air Force airborne system to fully retrofit new terminals that will improve warfighter communication.The Joint STARS Communications and Network Upgrade program successfully installed, tested and fielded the first of its Multifunctional Information Distribution

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This week at Hanscom, March 14

AFMC launches surplus supply site

Air Force Materiel Command has launched a "Unit-Purchased Supplies Efficiency" site to help the command manage surplus supplies and equipment.All AFMC employees have access to the site -- an Enterprise Information Management / SharePoint site -- and they can post a listing of any excess supplies

Medical profile process changes

Since 2007, the process to obtain fitness testing exemptions has meant two different forms: an AF469, issued by the Air Force provider, and the AF422, issued by the exercise physiologist. As of March 1, there are some changes to the process of obtaining a profile. In January, AFI 10-203 was