AF encourages Airmen to be key part of SAPR solution

In an effort to address the growing concern of sexual assault in the Air Force, the service has kicked off an initiative to give Airmen the capability for their voice to be clearly heard called "Every Airman Counts." "I believe Airmen are a key part of the solution to this," said. Maj. Gen. Margaret

The serious side of summer

Skin cancer is becoming more prevalent in the United States, with an estimated 3.5 million new cases each year. Even a single sunburn increases the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Suffering five or more sunburns doubles the lifetime risk. "July is UV Safety Month so

Cursor on Target meeting imparts info and updates

Hanscom recently hosted a user group meeting for the Cursor on Target program to provide attendees with technical information, updates and tutorials.Cursor on Target is a technology that was developed after Sept. 11, 2001, to improve situational awareness by allowing basic information covering What,

CTO highlights move toward commoditized infrastructure

Commoditized infrastructure was the main topic of discussion during the Hanscom Representatives Association luncheon meeting July 11 at Waxy O'Connor's. Dr. Tim Rudolph, chief architect and chief technology officer for the Life Cycle Management Center, explained the concept."We want to look at how

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, July 11

Pentagon releases first annual acquisition report

A recently completed defense acquisition program report, which is now before Congress, is part of a data-driven effort to find out what's working best in equipping the nation's military and to fix what isn't, the Pentagon's undersecretary of acquisition, technology and logistics said in an interview

AFMC to focus on Comprehensive Airman Fitness

As part of its commitment to take care of Airmen and their families, Air Force Materiel Command is embracing the Comprehensive Airman Fitness philosophy established by Headquarters Air Force.CAF provides a framework through which the Air Force can deliver relevant programs and services more

Feds Feed Families food drive underway

The Greater Boston Food Bank's mission is to End Hunger Here. According to their website, their objective is to distribute enough food to provide at least one meal a day to those in need.The GBFB is facing severe shortages of non-perishable items, just as summer begins and children are left without

"Team Hanscom" walks for research

"Team Hanscom," formerly known as "The Real Housewives of Hanscom," is walking 26.2 miles for the second year in a row to raise money for pediatric low grade brain tumors during the Jimmy Fund Walk Sept. 8.The group of dedicated participants from Hanscom joined together last year to walk and raise

Northeast region military youth of the year named

A soon-to-be Alabama State University freshmen and Massachusetts Military Youth of the Year, Tia McKinney-Burgess, recently competed in New York City at the regional Boys and Girls Club of America Military Youth of the Year competition.During her speech to the judges during the Regional competition