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  • Public comments may affect proposed OCI regulations

    As they develop regulations, federal agencies often solicit the public's input by publishing proposed regulations for public comment. Often, these comments result in changes to regulations. The Department of Defense (DoD) is now soliciting comments on its newly proposed organizational conflict of

  • Survivor Benefit Plan a retirement plan option

    For those who are getting ready to take the step into rejoining the civilian world after serving faithfully for 20 years, the thought of taking that step may be nerve wracking. It's almost unavoidable, unless one already has a civilian job lined up or a winning lottery ticket. However, there is a

  • Hanscom's new hires now earn Air Force civilian pin

    Hanscom's newest civilians now learn about Air Force heritage, core values, customs and courtesies and the latest career information during their first two days of work, while earning their Air Force Civilian Pin in the process.The pin, which is about the size of a nickel, pewter in color, and

  • Key Spouses offer support, build community

    For many of the Air Force's active-duty families, summer is a time of change. Summer is a season of PCS moves, command changes, retirements and deployment returns and departures. While these changes can be welcome adjustments, they can also cause apprehension or concern for the families and

  • Arbor Day Foundation names Hanscom Tree City USA community

    The nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Hanscom's commitment to urban forestry by naming the base a Tree City USA community for the 23rd consecutive year.The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and

  • Flag Day to be celebrated June 14

    This year's Flag Day celebrates the 233rd anniversary of the adoption of the United States flag. On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Act, which reads, in its entirety, "Resolved, that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white;

  • ESC, AFRL win AFMC awards

    Three Hanscom individuals and one project team took home the win at the 2010 Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Science, Engineering and Technical Management Awards Banquet held recently at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.First Lt. Benjamin Worker, from the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), was presented the

  • Customer Satisfaction Survey is crucial for personal property program

    Military members and their families now have a say in which moving companies the Department of Defense will use more or less frequently. The Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) received after completing a household goods or unaccompanied baggage move is a crucial component of the personal property