Air Force announces new AFMC vice commander

Air Force officials announced April 16, 2015, the assignment of Maj. Gen. Warren D. Berry as vice commander of Air Force Materiel Command. He is currently the director of logistics at Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Officials also announced the retirement of

ABG announces first quarter award winners

The 66th Air Base Group named their quarterly award winners during an awards ceremony at the Hanscom Conference Center April 17. Members of the group, including friends and family, attended the quarterly ceremony.Col. Michael A. Vogel, 66 ABG commander, and Hanscom Command Chief Master Sgt. Craig A.

Reduce the stress from a PCS

With the moving season fast approaching, officials from the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office Northeast offer several tips to make the process easier for military families facing a permanent change of station.The goal of JPPSO is to provide military families with the necessary information to

Campaign encourages education, communication

The Family Advocacy Program hosted members of the on- and off-base community to discuss ending domestic violence and sexual assault during a White Ribbon Day event at the Hanscom Conference Center April 8.The White Ribbon Campaign is an international campaign designed to encourage men to become

Mass. Governor Charlie Baker visit

HB announces quarterly award winners

Col. Dale VanDusen, Battle Management Directorate deputy program executive officer, announced the first quarter award winners for the directorate April 6."It's always an honor to recognize the talent and contributions of HB's outstanding individuals and team," VanDusen wrote in an email to the

Base taxi service saves time, resources

When parking is limited or dodging traffic and weather makes travel on base difficult, the 66th Logistic Readiness Squadron's base taxi service is standing by to ensure Hanscom personnel arrive at their destination.Managed by the vehicle operations flight, the taxi service dispatches customers

Secure, enjoyable social networking with privacy settings

Social media sites provide individuals an opportunity to globally connect with others in real time easily and quickly. And in the military, that can be helpful in staying connected during a deployment or extended assignment, however, not understanding responsible use of social networking can leave

EAP offers personal and professional aid to Hanscom's civilians

Everyone faces daunting circumstances at times. When a civilian employee at Hanscom is in need of professional resources to address a work-related issue or a problem at home, the Federal Occupational Health Employee Assistance Program is there to offer support.A federal program managed by the U.S.

ALS Class 15C graduates

Ten Airmen and two members of the U.S. Coast Guard completed the five-week Airman Leadership School during a graduation ceremony at the Minuteman Commons April 3.ALS, the first step in professional military education for enlisted members, is an Air Force PME class designed to develop junior enlisted