New mental health facility to provide care, comfort for patients

An official ribbon cutting ceremony was held Feb. 13 to mark the opening of the new mental health clinic adjacent to the 66th Medical Squadron facility on Vandenberg Drive. The $2.8 million, 3,773 square feet, one story addition will hold mental health outpatient care, the Family Advocacy Program,

Center commander updates progress during State of LCMC

BURLINGTON, Mass. - Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore II, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander, highlighted progress, challenges and the importance of Hanscom to the Center during the first "State of LCMC" at the Marriott Hotel here Feb. 12.Mentioning Department of Defense strategic guidance, Moore

Colonel discusses vision of joint aerial layer network

The vision of a joint aerial layer network to tie together assets on the ground, in the air and in space was the topic of presentations during the Military Affairs Council meeting at the Doubletree Hotel Jan. 31.The government and industry presenters both talked about a multi-tiered JALN to increase

Sequestration would impact AFMC mission

Air Force Materiel Command will be forced to implement spending reductions that will have substantial impact on its mission if sequestration takes effect March 1. These reductions along with other Air Force-wide cuts will ultimately harm overall Air Force operations and readiness, Air Force

Hanscom gathers Air Force level awards

Capt. Jason Boerboom, an Air Force Life Cycle Management Center acquisition cost analyst, the Air Force Band of Liberty as well as the Hanscom Aero Club Program were recently recognized as Air Force award recipients for 2012. Boerboom captured the Air Force Acquisition Cost Analyst of the Year Award

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Feb. 6

Military Saves Week Feb. 25-March 2

Many military families today are not saving adequately for retirement, nor do they have a fund for emergencies, according to officials. This year, Military Saves Week is encouraging everyone to "set a goal, make a plan, save automatically." Military Saves provides helpful tips for successful saving,

Protect loved ones with FSGLI

Like most things in life, the Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance policy is complex and can be difficult to understand without a bit of guidance.The FSGLI policy is available to all active servers and members of the Ready Reserve or Guard servicemember and covers spouses and dependent

Free transportation available to Logan

In times of tight budgets, many members of the Hanscom community may be interested to know that they can get a free ride to Logan International Airport for official travel. A shuttle bus service is available, by reservation, Monday through Friday, from 6:15 a.m. to 8 p.m. In order to schedule a ride

Airmen eligible to retrain in March should submit package by Feb. 15

Editor's note: This story is a part of a series of articles to inform and educate total force Airmen about personnel programs impacted by the Military Personnel Data System upgrade occurring in March.Air Force officials are encouraging active duty Airmen who are eligible to retrain in March to