AFOSI Tip Line provides new ways to report suspicious activity

In an effort to better engage the community and prevent threats to the United States Air Force, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations recently announced a new initiative to move its EagleEyes "tip line" into the virtual world.The new program will allow individuals to send anonymous

Two former personnel to be inducted into Memorial Park

Two former Hanscom personnel whose lives and accomplishments were an integral part of the community will be inducted into Memorial Park, next to the clinic, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Thomas J. Schubmehl and retired Army Lt. Col. William J. Powers Sr. will each be honored with a

Team readies to run Marine Corps marathon

A group of five Airmen and one Soldier are preparing to run for the U.S. Marine Corps Marathon and 10K Oct. 28. But for these servicemembers, it's not just about completing a fitness goal; it's about helping other military members and their families. The team, called the Minutemen Runners, is

New program aims to get kids excited about science and math

A new program aimed at getting area students excited about science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, will soon be opening its doors here. The Department of Defense initiative, called STARBASE, will begin teaching fifth grade students within an approximately 30-mile radius of the base in

PEO talks about priorities for Business and Enterprise Systems

The program executive officer for Business and Enterprise Systems, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Ala., shared some of his mission objectives and insights about his position during an industry meeting here Oct. 10.Robert Carl "Shof" Shofner, speaking at the Hanscom Representatives Association, said until

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Oct. 17

Hanscom services transformation continues

Over the last few months, the 66th Force Support Squadron has been busy transforming programs and services in response to Air Force Global Base Support initiatives. Officials from 66 FSS have implemented initial plans to transform the former library, current bowling center and former lodging area in

Governor’s wife keynotes talk on domestic violence awareness

Two very different women came together to discuss domestic violence and efforts to stop it during an awareness event at the Hanscom Conference Center here Oct. 11.Erica Stankiewicz, a former military spouse and survivor of domestic abuse, emphasized some of the statistics. "One out of every three

Air Force observes National Disability Employment Awareness month

President Barack Obama has declared October as National Disability Employment Awareness month stating that: "All Americans are entitled to an accessible workplace, a level playing field and the same privileges, pursuits and opportunities as any of their family, friends and neighbors. This month, let

Death gratuity benefit amended

The National Defense Authorization Act amended the death gratuity benefit allowing members to specify any person of their choosing. The death gratuity designation is no longer restricted to a spouse, child or a blood relative. Airmen will be able to immediately make changes to this DG election