Air Force creates Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center

The Air Force is centralizing its installation support management within a newly created Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Air Force officials announced July 11. The change resulted from a comprehensive effort to reduce overhead costs; increase efficiencies; eliminate redundant

New 66 ABG commander takes command

AFLCMC commander holds all-call at Hanscom

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Commander Lt. Gen. C. D. Moore II lauded members of Hanscom Air Force Base for a multitude of successes during an all-call in the Aero Club Hangar July 9."I believe innovation starts here," said Moore.There are more than 3,000 programs and support efforts

Congratulations to Hanscom's staff sergeant selects

Of the 36,739 eligible senior airman eligible for promotion to staff sergeant, 9,403 were selected, a 25.59 percent selection rate, Air Force officials said July 10.The average score for those selected was 291.91. Selectees' average time in grade was 2.03 years and time in service was 4.51 years.

Critical days of summer: Boating safety

Now that summer has officially arrived and warmer weather is here to stay many will be outdoors participating in their favorite summer activity. For personnel in New England, that activity may be boating on one of the many lakes, ponds or rivers located locally.But that summer fun isn't without

TRICARE Nurse Advice Line FAQs

Nearly half of all urgency care and emergency room visits are for non-emergency issues. Unnecessary ER and urgent care visits result in longer wait times for patients as well as higher costs.The Nurse Advice Line is a team of registered nurses located outside of individual Military Treatment

Airmen encouraged to review vRED

When Airmen go through major changes in their life, such as marriage, a permanent change of station, or having a child, one of the first things that should come to mind is, "I have to update my Virtual Record of Emergency Data," or vRED.While this is not always the case, it is imperative Airmen

Pulse on AF force management July 7

Featured in this force management update are details regarding civilian force management program expansions and ongoing officer early retirement and enlisted retention boards.Civilian force management - voluntary early retirement authority (VERA) /voluntary separation incentive pay (VSIP)The Air

Airmen encouraged to review emergency contact information

When Airmen go through major changes in their life, such as marriage, a permanent change of station, or having a child, one of the first things that should come to mind is, "I have to update my virtual Record of Emergency Data!"While this is not always the case, it is imperative Airmen update their

Official emphasizes early action for timely voting

Service members, their families and U.S. citizens overseas away from their home voting locations should register early to ensure receipt of voting materials, the Defense Department's top voting official said.During a recent interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel, Matt