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  • Pilots, combat systems officers may be eligible for retention incentives

    Eligible active-duty pilots and combat systems officers have until Sept. 30 to apply for the fiscal year 2015 Aviator Retention Pay Program, Air Force officials said April 1."The Air Force continues to expand previous ARP programs to decisively and deliberately shape and retain the rated force.

  • Annual Patriots' Day events start April 11

    Annual Patriots' Day celebrations are scheduled to take place in local towns throughout the month of April.Patriots' Day, a Massachusetts State holiday, commemorates the opening battle of the American Revolution in 1775. This year, the holiday will be officially observed April 20, but events take

  • Upcoming inspection provides opportunity to highlight Hanscom

    The Air Force has recently changed its inspection process and, as part of that process, Hanscom is undergoing a Unit Effectiveness Inspection, or UEI, which will culminate with a capstone inspection on-site May 12 to 22.According to Lt. Col. James Lee, Hanscom inspector general, the UEI expands

  • 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