Hanscom captures MassDOT Spotlight Award

Hanscom Air Force Base was recognized at the 5th annual Excellence in Commuter Options Awards Ceremony as a Massachusetts Department of Transportation "Rising Star Spotlight Award" recipient March 26 at Fenway Park in Boston.The award recognizes Massachusetts employers for efforts to reduce

AFLCMC-Hanscom April 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 April.Congratulations to the following April promotees:Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of Senior AirmanMayra K.

Eligible Airmen may choose retirement plan at 14 1/2-year mark

The Air Force Personnel Center has developed an automatic notification process that sends a message directly to regular Air Force and headquarters Active Guard Reserve members when they reach 14½ years of active service. The new process will help ensure eligible military members are aware of their

Wingmen intervene, provide life-sustaining support

Throughout Air Force Materiel Command, wingman principles have taken root and are being expressed by the supportive, spontaneous and life-saving actions of our Airmen.Within AFMC, the concept of wingman continues to grow, fueled by an emphasis on the importance of each individual Airman. As might be

Hanscom enlisted Airmen offered COOL pathway

The Community College of the Air Force officially launched the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities online program March 16.Air Force COOL is a pathway for enlisted Airmen to earn industry recognized professional certifications and licenses to enhance their active duty work and to prepare them as

Poling focuses on feedback, EPRs during enlisted call

Command Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Poling held an enlisted all-call at the base theater March 20 to discuss the Airman Comprehensive Assessment and other topics relevant to enlisted members here.Poling discussed the responsibilities an Airman has in the feedback process, as well as the supervisors'

AFAS assists Airman during time of loss

The Air Force Assistance Fund annual campaign kicked off here March 23 and will continue through May 1. AFAF benefits four charities committed to supporting Airmen and their families through difficult times.One of those charities is the Air Force Aid Society."The Air Force Aid Society helped me

Fitness assessment schedule effective April 1

The 66th Force Support Squadron Fitness Assessment Cell has issued guidance on how fitness assessments will be conducted during spring, summer, and fall weather conditions here, in accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2905.Like during the winter months, the weather can be harsh in New England

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AETC commander to speak at ROTC awards luncheon

Gen. Robin Rand, the commander of Air Education and Training Command, will address a Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship luncheon co-hosted by the Armed Forces Electronics Association and the Association of Old Crows at the Doubletree Hotel in Bedford, Mass., April 10 at 11 a.m.The AFCEA