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  • Holding Airmen accountable: Mandatory discharge for sexual assault

    The Air Force recently adopted two new measures to eliminate sexual assault from within the ranks, including requiring discharge for Airmen who commit sexual assault, and requiring the Air Force's most senior commanders to review actions taken on these cases. According to Capt. Allison DeVito, chief

  • AFMC recognizes second quarter "Graduates"

    Congratulations to the following members of the Air Force Materiel Command team on completing a degree or certificate program during the second quarter of 2013, AFMC's "Year of the Graduate."The goal of YoGrad is to inspire those considering or currently working on an education plan to start,

  • New chaplain arrives at Hanscom

    PCS season is here, and while the base has bid adieu to many recently, it has also welcomed many new faces, including a new installation chaplain.Chaplain (Maj.) Robert Borger arrived to Hanscom at the end of May and has hit the ground running; whether it's on his feet, or on the Harley Davidson

  • Teen becomes Aero Club’s youngest

    Most soon-to-be high school seniors are busy preparing for campus visits or having their senior portraits taken. Many are working part-time jobs saving money for school or driving to the beach to spend time with friends before going back to school in September. Very few are flying themselves to

  • 10 special duties become developmental opportunities

    Selection for 10 special duty fields is now a nominative rather than volunteer-based process, Air Force officials announced today.In the past, any qualified Airman who met eligibility criteria defined in the special duty catalog could apply for a special duty opportunity. However, as resources

  • AF encourages Airmen to be key part of SAPR solution

    In an effort to address the growing concern of sexual assault in the Air Force, the service has kicked off an initiative to give Airmen the capability for their voice to be clearly heard called "Every Airman Counts." "I believe Airmen are a key part of the solution to this," said. Maj. Gen. Margaret

  • The serious side of summer

    Skin cancer is becoming more prevalent in the United States, with an estimated 3.5 million new cases each year. Even a single sunburn increases the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Suffering five or more sunburns doubles the lifetime risk. "July is UV Safety Month so

  • AFMC to focus on Comprehensive Airman Fitness

    As part of its commitment to take care of Airmen and their families, Air Force Materiel Command is embracing the Comprehensive Airman Fitness philosophy established by Headquarters Air Force.CAF provides a framework through which the Air Force can deliver relevant programs and services more

  • Feds Feed Families food drive underway

    The Greater Boston Food Bank's mission is to End Hunger Here. According to their website, their objective is to distribute enough food to provide at least one meal a day to those in need.The GBFB is facing severe shortages of non-perishable items, just as summer begins and children are left without

  • "Team Hanscom" walks for research

    "Team Hanscom," formerly known as "The Real Housewives of Hanscom," is walking 26.2 miles for the second year in a row to raise money for pediatric low grade brain tumors during the Jimmy Fund Walk Sept. 8.The group of dedicated participants from Hanscom joined together last year to walk and raise