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  • 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

  • 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