SecAF, VCSAF outline top priority in memo to Airmen

In a memo sent to Airmen across the service today, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer challenged Airmen to take responsibility for creating cost saving initiatives within their areas of expertise.The memo reemphasizes one of James' top priorities since

Annual 'Volunteer Salute' to be held May 22

Calling all volunteers. Hanscom's Annual Volunteer Salute will be held May 22 at the Hanscom Conference Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The salute will feature a multimedia tribute to volunteerism, remarks from Col. Lester A. Weilacher, 66th Air Base Group commander, and presentation of the

Public comments invited on campground renovation project

The United States Air Force announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, and Finding of No Significant Impact, or FONSI, for the proposed renovation of the Family Campground or FAMCAMP.Hanscom proposes to construct a new screened pavilion and covered walk to be connected to

Fiscal year 2015 reduction in force board to convene Oct. 1

The Air Force will convene a fiscal year 2015 force management reduction in force board Oct. 1, 2014, to evaluate some captains and majors for continued retention, Air Force Personnel Center officials said May 6.The RIF, combined with voluntary separation pay program and temporary early retirement

Rest and recuperation program affected by loss of imminent danger pay

Defense officials are urging service members to fully understand the Rest and Recuperation Leave Program, also known as R&R, when deploying to the U.S. Central Command area of operations.Starting June 1, nine countries in the theater of operations including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi

U.S. Army Air Corps ace dies

LRS to host open house May 14

The 66th Logistics Readiness Squadron is hosting an open house May 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Building 1642 to highlight the mission of the squadron, LRS officials announced recently. "The purpose of the open house is to let all employees on base and other federal government agencies in New

Pulse on AF force management May 5

This week's force management update focuses on the latest voluntary and involuntary matrices, officer reduction in force boards, and voluntary separation pay information, in a continued effort to bring Airmen the latest, most accurate information concerning the complex and dynamic force management

Wingmen continue successful interventions across AFMC

Across Air Force Materiel Command, Airmen continue to embrace the command's culture of respect and resiliency. This is especially evident in their behavior as wingmen."Accountability is at the core of the culture we emphasize, and it's at the core of the wingman concept," said Jennifer Treat, AFMC

SFS to host annual Police Week activities

In 1962, President Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. National Police Week pays special recognition to law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and