AFMC vice commander learns about Hanscom during visit

The vice commander of the Air Force Materiel Command visited Hanscom Nov. 9 for an orientation of the base and its mission.Acknowledging that it was his first time visiting the base and, because his background is more logistics-focused, Lt. Gen. Andrew Busch said his goal was to learn as much as he

Operation Best Wishes lands at Hanscom; Credit union offers opportunity for military families to connect with video greeting

Staying connected during the holidays can help bridge the distance for military members and their loved ones. Whether deployed overseas or unable to leave their duty station to be home for the holidays, it is important to reach out to those who serve.On Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. 7 p.m., Hanscom families,

Dorm council strengthens communication, builds bonds

Single Airmen living in the dorms are busy making sure life is fun, functional and furnished through the dormitory council. The council, which was formed here in July 2010, provides Airmen living in the dorms a communication tool with base leadership as well as improving dormitory life for all

Cooking a turkey safely

The holiday season is fast approaching. For most people that means family gatherings, shopping, hurrying about and food. The last thing anyone wants this holiday season is a food borne illness. Since all raw foods of animal origin carry bacteria, assume that the Thanksgiving turkey is no exception.

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Nov. 7

Export control is featured topic of the next BAFWG

The next Boston Area Fraud Working Group training session is set for Nov. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. Experts in the arena of export control will be educating the Hanscom acquisition workforce. Specifically, Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie Siegmann, from the Anti-Terrorism and National Security Unit in

Quit smoking: The time is now

Many people wait to make their New Year's resolution in January, and a number of those resolutions will be to stop the use of tobacco. However, New Year's is eight weeks away. Rather than waiting, Hanscom personnel are encouraged to take the steps to quit by Jan. 1 and begin the new year with one

One week left to contribute to CFC

Federal employees have one more week to contribute to the Combined Federal Campaign. CFC wraps up on Nov. 16, but there is still time to fill out a pledge card or make a one-time donation.So far, $151,000 has been raised--51 percent toward the goal of $295,000.The CFC installation manager reminds

Air Force officials delay MilPDS upgrade

Air Force officials are delaying the upgrade of the Military Personnel Data System that was originally scheduled for December.Delaying the upgrade is necessary to ensure the new system is thoroughly tested by the Air Force Personnel Center and other Department of Defense and Air Force agencies that

Hanscom engineers bring innovation to AFMC Commander’s Challenge

Two Hanscom engineers were among 12 junior Air Force Materiel Command personnel chosen to participate in the 2012 AFMC Commander's Challenge, a two-team competition where each team designs, develops and demonstrates a solution to an urgent warfighter need.Each team is given $75,000 and six months to