AFMC leaders plan toward summer stand-up of new centers

Implementation details of the Air Force Materiel Command's restructure were refined when commanders and senior civilians from across AFMC gathered here for their annual Senior Leader Conference March 27 to 29, 2012.The focus of the conference was detailed planning on the command initiative to reduce

Air Force long-range radar program proceeding with revised acquisition strategy

The Air Force program to provide a new ground-based, long-range radar system is moving forward with a revised acquisition strategy. The program office recently held an industry day here to explain the changes and its latest draft request for proposal.The Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, March 28

Senate confirms AF's first female 4-star general as AFMC commander, new AFLCMC leader

The Senate confirmed March 26, 2012, the nominations of two Air Force Materiel Command senior leaders. Air Force officials announced the confirmation of Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger to the rank of general with assignment to the position of AFMC commander, making her the Air Force's first female

AFAF highlight: Air Force Aid Society

The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicked off here March 26 and will run through May 4. The campaign offers servicemembers an opportunity to lend support to fellow Airmen who are in need. AFAF benefits four charities committed to supporting Airmen and their families through difficult times. One

CHPS offers health education programs

Hanscom's Civilian Health Promotion Services (CHPS) offers base employees several opportunities to achieve a healthier lifestyle by attending their many classes and screenings.In April, during National Stress Awareness Month, CHPS will offer a six week stress management series focused on developing

Housing residents set to receive landscaping

Residents of Hanscom Family Housing will soon have one less item on their "to-do" list. Beginning April 1, the housing company will provide landscaping services through Lenox Brothers Inc."These changes were based on resident responses to our CEL surveys," said Kelley Casey, Hanscom Family Housing

Road construction notification

Parts of Bestic Drive, between the lower and upper segments of Schilling Circle, will be closed for road construction now until Aug. 31. The construction will be accomplished in phases and will affect the traffic flow around these areas. Currently, upper Bestic Drive is restricted to traffic north

Executive TAP to be held April 5

Hanscom's Airman and Family Readiness Center is sponsoring a once-a-year lecture called Executive TAP. The transition assistance program event, presented by retired Col. Daniel K. Koslov, Director of Officer Placement for the Military Officers Association of America, will be held April 5 from 8 to

Why this recognition?

April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and, although the months may change, the message remains the same, "Hurts one, affects all." People seldom stand still to truly understand the impact sexual violence has on servicemembers. This is the month to announce the intent to move toward