AF evolves policies to access more talent, maintain high standards

The Air Force announced new policies on dress and appearance with regard to tattoos, as well as changes to service medical accession policy Jan. 9.

Driving privileges could be lost for speeding, other violations

Any driver here who exceeds the posted speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour in base housing may face a 30-day suspension of driving privileges on the installation. The speed limit in housing is 15 miles per hour.

Air Force looks to ensure cyber resiliency in weapons systems through new office

The Air Force, through its Life Cycle Management Center, has stood up the Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapons Systems, often called CROWS.

JSTARS Recap program takes next step with RFP release

The Air Force is well on its way to replacing a critical airborne battle management command and control weapon system with the Dec. 28, 2016 release of the Development request for proposal, or RFP, for the JSTARS Recapitalization program.

2016 Year in Review

Changing local marijuana laws do not change federal law

Despite voters in Massachusetts approving “The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act,” which passed via ballot initiative question 4 on Nov. 8, officials remind personnel here that any marijuana use or possession is still illegal under federal law. The consequences for breaking this law could be

Battle Management and C3I&N personnel honored with acquisition awards

Members of the Battle Management and Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate garnered a variety of awards during the fourth annual Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Acquisition Management Awards Ceremony Dec. 13.

LCMC-Hanscom members capture Information Dominance Awards

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Two Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Hanscom Airmen have won the 2016 Air Force Information Dominance Awards at the center-level. The Air Force Information Dominance Awards recognize Air Force officers, enlisted, federal civilian employees, teams and units for

e-Deliver tax forms save services money

FORT GEORGE MEADE, Md. -- The holiday season is in full swing, which means there is a slim chance you are worrying about tax prep season, right?Of course you’re not. Taxes aren’t usually something you worry about until after the New Year, but now is actually a great time to think about switching

Holiday greetings from the base commander

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- With the holidays upon us and the year coming to a close, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for all you’ve done. From the moment Hilary and I arrived at Hanscom, we have been impressed by the talented team of individuals that make Hanscom Air Force Base