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  • AF rolls out civilian phased retirement program

    Eligible Air Force civilian employees now have the option of working part time in a “semi-retired” status, according to new Air Force Instruction 36-817, Civilian Phased Retirement Program.

  • Future enlisted leaders complete PME milestone

    Twelve junior enlisted service members completed five weeks of professional military education that culminated in an Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony at the Minuteman Commons July 14.

  • $93 million contract keeps missile warning system vigilant

    “A missile launch starts a timer,” said SEWS Project Manager Capt. Frank Schiavone. “We’re working hard to provide the combatant commands and partner nations with as many extra seconds as possible so they can begin countermeasures, warn their populations, and protect themselves.”

  • Acquisition as wargame

    The Pentagon’s Air Force acquisition office challenged teams to protect nearly one million users from dangerous malware during a pilot wargame held June 26-30 at the Hanscom Conference Center here.The wargame scenario was ripped from the headlines and one of the three participating teams were

  • Registration open for summer focus week

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – The next Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Focus Week will take place July 24 to 28 and registration is currently open.As in the past, there are both local courses and those available via distance learning through Defense Collaboration Services. Organizers have

  • 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

  • Hanscom returns to normal operations

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (July 6, 2017) -- A truck, which had been held for further inspection here following detection of a potentially concerning material, has been cleared and the base has returned to normal operations. The Vandenberg Gate, near Rte. 2A, reopened at approximately 2 p.m.