VoIP installation nearly complete at Hanscom; New process in place for morale calls

It's been several months since the base started to install Voice over Internet Protocol telephones and most offices and services now have new telephone numbers.One major change personnel will notice is when calling the primary telephone number for the base."It's no longer a GSA operator, but an

Caring for People forum identifies issues

Dozens of military members, spouses and civilian employees gathered at the Hanscom Conference Center April 3 to talk about quality of life, issues that are important to them and proposed solutions to those issues as part of the Caring for People forum. Col. Stacy L. Yike, 66th Air Base Group

B-1 mission planning software early release improves capabilities

The Electronic Systems Center recently completed an early fielding of B-1 Mission Planning Release 6.0.This release provides new features and capabilities and minimizes the time currently needed to do mission planning."Currently, the user has to conduct mission planning by using a previous release

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, April 5

Navy SEAL to speak at Heritage of Freedom

Cmdr. Travis Schweizer, a Navy SEAL currently assigned to the Naval War College in Newport, R.I., will be the featured speaker during the next Heritage of Freedom April 27 at 3 p.m. at the Hanscom Conference Center. Schweizer will talk about his experiences in special operations, including his tours

AFMC book commemorates command’s 20th anniversary

Air Force Materiel Command officials have released the command's limited-edition anniversary book, highlighting AFMC's 20 years of providing expeditionary capabilities to the warfighter.The release of this commemorative book, entitled 'Air Force Materiel Command: 20 Years of Warfighter Support,'

Air Force officials announce third round of VERA/VSIP; not all AFMC bases included

In its continuing effort to meet the Defense Department requirement to maintain civilian manning at fiscal 2010 levels, the Air Force is offering a third round of Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment beginning May 1. However, Air Force Materiel Command

AFAF highlight: Air Force Village Foundation

The Air Force Assistance Fund, running now through May 4, is a way for Air Force members to help their own in times of need. In just the first week, Hanscom raised $1,107 from the AFAF race that will go toward the goal of $33,547. There are four main charities supported by the AFAF. This week's

Patriots' Day activities set in Lincoln, other towns

The following is a list of Patriots' Day events set in Lincoln, Mass. For a full description, visit www.lincolnminutemen.org. Additional Patriots' Day activities taking place in the local area can be found at www.battleroad.org, www.lexingtonminutemen.com and www.nps.gov/mima/patriots-day.htm. Paul

Purple up for military kids April 13

Massachusetts Operation: Military Kids is encouraging everyone across the state to wear purple April 13 as a visible way to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices as part of the second annual "Purple Up! For Military Kids" day.OMK officials hope everyone will take