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  • New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31

    Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care. Mental health

  • Mentoring is for the total force

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright was a self-proclaimed undisciplined Airman during his first enlistment in the early 1990s…that is, until his mentor stepped in and provided the leadership he needed to set him on the right path.

  • Hanscom prepares for Heroes Homecoming celebration and B3 event

    Hanscom personnel will help honor more than 40 service members who have returned from deployment in the past year during the Hanscom Heroes Homecoming celebration July 27.Following a private ceremony for the honorees, their families and invited guests, there will be a parade, which is scheduled to

  • New Air Force health mobile app available for patients

    The Air Force Medical Service has launched a new mobile app to connect Airmen and patients to news and information about the AFMS. The new app is a mobile version of the AFMS website, and lets users customize their experience based on the Air Force military treatment facility (MTF) they use. This

  • DOD launches retirement system comparison calculator

    The Defense Department officially launched the Blended Retirement System comparison calculator, providing BRS opt-in eligible service members their first opportunity for an individualized comparison of retirement systems. The comprehensive tool, in combination with the mandatory BRS Opt-In Course,

  • Moving? Toss Unwanted or Expired Medications Appropriately

    FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- Many service members and their families are gearing up to move this summer as peak moving season runs May through August each year. As you organize your house and belongings to prepare for your move, one area of your home you shouldn’t overlook is your medicine cabinet. Now is

  • AF seeks 2017 NPSA nominees

    Air Force officials are currently accepting submissions for the 2017 National Public Service Award. The American Society for Public Administration and the National Academy of Public Administration established the award to honor individuals whose outstanding contributions and accomplishments allow

  • Helping agencies working together to be better

    A team of base organizations here is working together to better support the needs of Team Hanscom through the Integrated Delivery System, called “H20 – Hanscom’s Helping Organizations.”