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  • NSPS transition at Hanscom likely in either September or January

    Hanscom civilians currently under the National Security Personnel System will most likely be transitioning back to the General Schedule system in either September or January, according to base officials.The Department of Defense's goal is to transition all NSPS employee into other systems by Sept.

  • Summer safety kicks off with contests

    The 101 Critical Days of Summer begins in just over a month and it's time to start thinking about safety. But this year, the Hanscom Safety Office wants people to do a little more than just think about it. They want everyone to creatively express what safety means to them. For those who decide to

  • 66 SFS train with elite Massachusetts state trooper team

    Recent active-shooter situations in military and civilian communities have underscored the necessity for law enforcement in both sectors to have specialized training when responding to such a threat. While these tragic events are extremely unlikely to happen, the Hanscom community can be assured

  • Former Chief provides link from past to present

    Retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert D. Gaylor, the fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, visited here April 9, bringing with him insight, knowledge and humor as he addressed attendees at an enlisted call, officers call and the Chiefs Recognition Ceremony. Chief Gaylor entered the Air Force only

  • Let the games begin

    Get the courts ready, the nets up and the adrenaline pumping because the Hanscom Olympics are set to take place May 1 through 7. Those who are interested can participate in tennis, racquetball, basketball, bowling, track events, volleyball, swimming events, dodgeball and an obstacle course. Eligible

  • 707 Aircraft Working Group Conference will enable knowledge sharing

    The 751st Electronic Systems Group is set to host the 18th 707 Aircraft Working Group Conference April 27-30 at the Doubletree Resort in Orlando, Fla."The concept is to gather all services that fly the 707 airframe and discuss openly issues they have regarding aircraft structures and primary flight

  • New PEO sees opportunity to use, expand existing strengths

    Newly minted Program Executive Officer Ron Mason sees the PEO role as an opportunity to focus his efforts where his greatest strengths lie."Having program execution authority for a portfolio of programs lets me use my strongest skills where they're best suited," said the Senior Executive Service

  • AFAF Charity spotlight: Air Force Villages

    Air Force Enlisted Village: The Air Force Enlisted Village, an organization that provides financial assistance and housing to surviving spouses of Air Force enlisted members, was founded in 1967 by a group of active-duty and retired Air Force noncommissioned officers, who were assisted by former Air