Air Force implements civilian hiring freeze

Air Force senior leaders directed a force-wide hiring freeze among other workforce actions in a memorandum sent to senior commanders Jan. 16.The actions are part of the Air Force's efforts to pursue reversible or recoverable steps to avoid impacts to core readiness caused by the looming possibility

AFMC outlines near-term budgetary guidance

The budgetary uncertainties currently facing the Department of Defense, combined with a projected $1.8 billion shortfall in Air Force funding for overseas contingency operations, require prudent steps to mitigate budget execution risks, according to Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel

Heart and Sole initiative takes off

February is American Heart month and Air Force Materiel Command is hosting multiple activities to promote a healthy heart for all personnel. According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately every 25 seconds an American will have a coronary event. To help prevent heart disease and increase

Vet clinic reopens in new location

The Hanscom Veterinary Treatment Facility reopened in a new location this week. The new location in Building 1217 is across the street from the old facility. The clinic's hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Customers are asked to enter the VTF from

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Jan. 23

DBIDS coming later this month

The base will begin using the Defense Biometric Identification System, or DBIDS, in late January 2013.Instead of relying solely on visual inspections, security forces sentries will use handheld scanners to electronically verify ID cards. The scanners are connected to the Defense Enrollment

Mental Health clinic relocates

The Mental Health clinic will soon be relocating from its current location at 3 Kirtland St., Building 1217, to the new wing of the 66th Medical Squadron main clinic, located at 90 Vandenberg Dr., Building 1900. Mental Health will be closed Feb. 14 through 19 and will officially reopen in its new

'Super' Frenzy coming to Minuteman Commons

A "super" party is set for Feb. 3 at the Minuteman Commons to watch the San Francisco 49ers take on the Baltimore Ravens. A large screen as well as several large screen televisions will be set up in the Commons' ballroom to celebrate "Super" Frenzy. Attendees will not only have a chance to enjoy the

PA, band personnel win AFMC excellence awards

Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Saunders, a Band of Liberty audio engineer, and Mark Herlihy, a 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs videographer, were recently recognized as winners of the Air Force Materiel Command's Public Affairs Communication Excellence awards for 2012. "The entries highlighted what we

New vision and mission to guide AFMC

New vision and mission statements are at the foundation of a new command strategy designed to ensure Air Force Materiel Command continues to deliver preeminent support to the warfighter. The command's vision is "one team, delivering capabilities to fly, fight and win ...today and tomorrow." AFMC