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  • 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

  • U.S. Rep. Tsongas encourages communication

    U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas highlighted the role industry can play in communicating information during a presentation to the Hanscom Representatives Association meeting at the Minuteman Commons June 27.HRA provides an opportunity for interaction between Hanscom's acquisition community and current and

  • AF to every Airman: Tell us your story

    Air Force leaders want Airmen to share their stories with the world and designed the 2014 American Airman Video Contest with that purpose in mind."Every Airman has a story -- and smartphone technology now allows those Airmen to share those stories to a wider audience than ever before," said Air

  • Air Force releases Morale, Welfare, Recreation survey

    Ever feel like you had the perfect idea for a new activity at your base but were not sure who to tell? Now is the perfect time to be heard.The Air Force Personnel Center Directorate of Services recently began sending recreational leisure surveys to Airmen located within the continental United States

  • Hanscom command chief sets the tone

    Command Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Poling held an enlisted all-call at the base theater June 24 where a broad range of topics were discussed.Professional development was one of the chief's topics he discussed. Poling noted although there were a significant number of requests for more professional

  • Departing commander reflects back on tenure

    When Col. Lester A. Weilacher assumed command of the 66th Air Base Group he knew the challenge that lay ahead was significant: Hanscom was on the dawn of a major transition from the former Electronic Systems Center to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.Today as he reflects on his tenure as

  • Heritage of Freedom features former fighter pilot

    A former F-4 Phantom and F-15 Strike Eagle fighter pilot is the scheduled guest speaker during the next Heritage of Freedom event at the Hanscom Conference Center July 17 at 2:30 p.m. Retired Air Force Col. Kris Mineau is one of the few pilots in the world to have survived a supersonic ejection,