Hometown News program highlights Airman's accomplishments Published Sept. 9, 2009 By Rhonda Siciliano 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Hanscom military and civilian employees have a convenient tool at their fingertips to let their family and friends know about their professional accomplishments. The Air Force Hometown News program allows military and civilian employees the opportunity to publicize career achievements through their hometown newspaper, radio and television stations. The program was designed to showcase the worldwide accomplishments and activities of Airmen and present a positive image of Air Force people through print and electronic news releases. Participating in the program is simple and only requires a few minutes to complete. To get started a Hometown News Release, DD Form 2266 must be filled out. The form can be found online on the Hanscom public Web site at www.hanscom.af.mil, at the bottom of the Featured Links section; clicking on the Hometown News Release link will automatically bring up the form that can then be filled out and submitted electronically to the 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office. Photos can be submitted with the news release form. The form can also be printed out and faxed to the 66 ABW/PA Office at 781-377-5077, or can be completed in person at the Public Affairs Office located on the second floor of building 1305. Upon receipt of the Hometown News Release form, the Public Affairs Office will then review it and forward it on to the Hometown News Center where it will be distributed to the appropriate media outlets. Some examples of accomplishments that merit a hometown news release include: Military: - Graduation from basic training, Officer Training School or technical schools - Promotion to E-3 and higher (as the promotion occurs) - Selected for promotion to E-9 and O-6 and above - Permanent change of station - Awards and decorations - Re-enlistments - Retirements - Olympic or Pan-American game selection - Receipt of college degree - Suggestion awards of $50 or more - Participation in a national news event Civilians: - Numerous awards at all levels - Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service - Suggestion award of $500 or more - Graduation from military school For additional information on the program or help filling out the Hometown News Release form contact Rhonda Siciliano in the 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office at (781) 377-4467.