2015 Year in Review

January Team Hanscom promotions

Officials from the 66th Force Support Squadron recently announced the names of Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Hanscom Airmen scheduled for promotion to the next highest rank in January.Congratulations to the following promotees:Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of Airman First ClassAudrey M.

Commuting options on the rise for Hanscom workforce

The Hanscom Commuter Management Office has expanded the number of van pool options for members of the workforce following the results of a commuter survey earlier this year.The team now offers 48 van pools, an increase of 11 vans, for those interested in participating in the commuting program."The

HMS slated for spring completion

Officials from the 66th Civil Engineering Division and Army Corps of Engineers recently announced that the new 85,000 square foot Hanscom Middle School project is on schedule and expected to be complete this spring.James Conway, resident engineer of the Army Corps of Engineers, called the new school

AFMC to transition to Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project

Approximately 13,000 Air Force Materiel Command non-bargaining unit civilian employees will transition to the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project pay system in June 2016, according to AFMC officials.Local officials have indicated approximately 470 non-bargaining, appropriated-fund

AFPC hosts active duty retirement webinars Dec. 15, 17

The Air Force Personnel Center Retirements and Separations Branch will host two officer and two enlisted retirement webinars this month to provide interested Airmen with information and guidance on the retirement process.Enlisted retirement webinars will be Dec. 15, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central

Base safety, MDS capture AFMC-level awards

Members of the Hanscom Safety Office and 66th Medical Squadron were recently named Air Force Materiel Command award winners in both team and individual categories."We have tremendous talent at Hanscom Air Force Base and these awards reflect only part of that talent pool," said Col. Michael A. Vogel,

New EO director takes helm

Hanscom's new Equal Opportunity director has more than 20 years as a civil servant, many of which have been committed to fostering a workplace environment that promotes equality for all employees.Since arriving at Hanscom last month from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Wendy Reyes has been impressed

Designate a driver this holiday season

The holiday season is a time of year when people gather with friends, colleagues and family to enjoy time together and celebrate. Often these social events include alcohol. A driver's license mixed with a few alcoholic beverages can be dangerous. No one intends for alcohol-impaired driving accidents

Giving Tree provides warmth

Hanscom first sergeants work throughout the year to provide assistance and mentoring to members of the base community in need. An example of this during the holiday season is through a Giving Tree located in the Main Exchange lobby that helps keep children warm as the weather turns cold.The Giving