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  • Air Force expects lower enlisted promotion rates

    The Air Force is expecting lower promotion rates for the next few years due to enlisted grade restructuring, a leveling-off of end-strength growth, and high retention levels. Based on structure revisions and end-strength requirements, grades E-5 through E-7 will be impacted.

  • Health education classes held at Hanscom throughout July

    The Hanscom Civilian Health Promotion Services office has scheduled several health education classes at the Hanscom Fitness Center and via Zoom throughout the month of July.CHPS offers these health education classes to all Hanscom personnel.Classes will cover a variety of health topics such as

  • Richardson: Teamwork, collaboration key to AFMC success

    The Air Force Materiel Command change of command ceremony on June 13 was more than just an opportunity to welcome Gen. Duke Z. Richardson to the organizational helm; it was also a homecoming for the new commander who has spent nearly half of his career as part of the enterprise.

  • Youth Center offers summer day camps for kids 9-12

    The Youth Center here is offering several themed day camp options for kids 9-12 throughout the summer, depending on staff availability and interest.The next camp is scheduled for the week of July 5-8. The theme for the week is sports. Children will have the opportunity to play various sports, make

  • Helping people has been Hebb’s focus as command chief

    Chief Master Sgt. William Hebb will retire from the Air Force during a ceremony at the Minuteman Commons here July 8 at 3 p.m. The retirement ceremony will include a virtual option for those unable to attend in-person.

  • Marathon registration fees to increase after Independence Day

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With only two months before the Air Force Marathon kicks off, participants can save on their race entry fees if registered by July 5, prior to the scheduled fourth price increase.Registration for the full and half marathons will increase by $10, while the 10K

  • Absentee voting helps military members make their vote count

    Voting is a cornerstone of American democracy, and service members protect those rights to vote. Unfortunately, many view the process of voting as an obstacle due to frequent moves or deployments.The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is a federal protection that ensures military members do not lose