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  • Air Force restarts tuition assistance

    The Air Force has officially restarted military tuition assistance, effective immediately. The service restarted the program as a result of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013, where Congress called for the MTA program to continue in the current fiscal year. As a

  • Voluntary FM programs continue through August

    Eligible officers and enlisted members have until Aug. 1 to submit their application for separation under the fiscal year 2013 voluntary force management programs, Air Force officials reminded Airmen today.Announced in February, FY13 force management programs support the Air Force effort to reduce

  • MilPDS upgrade complete: Review emergency contact information

    If you married, have a new address or experienced similar life changes in March, you should review your emergency contact information to ensure it is accurate, Air Force Personnel Center Officials advised.The Military Personnel Data System manages such military personnel and pay information as

  • Clinic offers elective enrollment period

    The 66th Medical Squadron clinic is offering an elective enrollment period for beneficiaries. Squadron officials note that although they are committed to ensuring patients receive the first-class healthcare they deserve, unfortunately, recent occurrences will directly impact the number of daily

  • Military children's well-being celebrated in April

    April is the Month of the Military Child and Health Net Federal Service is celebrating the 1.8 million children of United States military families around the world. Military kids move an average of six to nine times between kindergarten and 12th grade, according to the non-profit Military Child

  • Hanscom, military observe Alcohol Awareness Month

    With April being National Alcohol Awareness Month, and April 11 National Alcohol Screening Day, the Military Pathways program, is encouraging servicemembers, veterans and their families to take advantage of the free, anonymous alcohol-use screenings at www.DrinkingIQ.org. Military Pathways is run by

  • AFAF highlight: Air Force Enlisted Village

    Hanscom military members continue to "take care of their own" during the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, running now through May 3. By the end of the second week of fundraising, $11,640.18 had already been raised toward the goal of $41,189. The AFAF raises funds for four charitable affiliates

  • Warmer weather means more activity outdoors

    Now that spring is here, people are going outside to jog and ride their bicycles, skateboards and motorcycles. The Safety Office would like to remind everyone to wear the proper protective equipment and perform these activities on base in accordance with Air Force and Department of Defense