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  • Weight loss trial program for Hanscom adult dependents

    The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine launched a collaborative research study with Tufts University to assess the effectiveness of two weight-loss strategies.Called "Healthy Families, Healthy Forces," this randomized trial will measure the effectiveness of two weight-loss

  • AFLCMC- Hanscom March 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 March.Congratulations to the following March promotees:Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of Senior Airman:Fidel T.

  • 66th Medical Squadron captures multiple AFMS awards

    The 66th Medical Squadron was recently honored with three Air Force Medical Service level awards for 2014.The Hanscom Dental Clinic has been named the Air Force Materiel Command's Best Small Dental Clinic for 2014, Capt. Heidi Hernandez of Public Health has been chosen as the Biomedical Specialist

  • Leadership development program nominations due March 16

    Nomination packages for majors and major-selects interested in the Defense Department 2015-2016 Executive Leadership Development Program are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by March 16, officials announced.The program, designed specifically for highly motivated officers who have demonstrated

  • Pay dates increase for civilians in 2015

    Civilian employees will have 27 pay dates in 2015 compared to the usual 26, so some employees might need to adjust their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contribution elections to receive the maximum agency matching contributions for 2015.The Internal Revenue Code imposes a limit each year on the amount

  • Carter's message to DOD workforce

    Ash Carter, who was sworn in as the 25th secretary of defense Feb. 17, laid out his top priorities in a message to the Defense Department workforce.Carter's message reads as follows:To all Department of Defense personnel:I am honored to become your Secretary of Defense. I am proud to lead men and

  • EN award winners announced

    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Engineering Directorate named their annual award winners during a ceremony Feb. 12 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with video-teleconferencing to nine other locations including the Hanscom Conference Center here.Col. Edward J. Masterson, deputy

  • Military Saves Week scheduled Feb. 23-28

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center wants the community here to learn about savings and will be offering events throughout Military Saves Week scheduled Feb. 23-28.Senior leaders encourage the community to recommit to saving money by completing the Military Saves Week pledge at

  • 75 day leave carryover ends Sept. 30

    Effective Sept. 30, military members will no longer be able to carry more than 60 days of leave into the next fiscal year, in accordance with 2013 National Defense Authorization Act requirements.Unless they are approved for special leave accrual, Regular Air Force and Active Guard Reserve - or AGR -

  • February is National Children's Dental Health Month

    February is National Children's Dental Health Month. This year's theme is "Defeat Monster Month."Each year, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health for children.Often attention is focused on proper