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  • DoD releases memo for voluntary education

    The Department of Defense recently released the DoD Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding. To ensure all servicemembers participating in off-duty, postsecondary education programs are provided quality education programs uniformly, the DoD established the MOU as part of the

  • Hanscom garners command-level awards

    Capt. Jason Boerboom, an Air Force Life Cycle Management Center acquisition cost analyst, a Services Transformation Project Team and the Hanscom Aero Club Program were recently recognized as the Air Force Materiel Command's finest for 2012. Boerboom captured the AFMC Financial Management and

  • Hanscom clinic recognized as outstanding PCMH clinic

    The 66th Medical Squadron clinic was recently recognized as No. 16 out of 68 military treatment facilities in the Air Force for providing an outstanding medical home. Over the last three years, the Patient Centered Medical Home has been gradually implemented across the country and December 2011

  • CSAF directs Air Force-wide inspection

    Commanders across the Air Force will conduct health and welfare inspections starting Dec. 5 to emphasize an environment of respect, trust and professionalism in the workplace.The health and welfare inspection is a tool routinely used by unit commanders, command chiefs, and first sergeants.Air Force

  • AFMC recognizes Hanscom clinic

    The Hanscom dental clinic, the TRICARE Operations and Information Systems Flight, as well as five individuals from the 66th Medical Squadron racked up honors from the Air Force Materiel Command Medical Service Awards.The Air Force Medical Service Awards program encompasses 81 individual and team

  • AFMC promotes wellness screening campaign

    Throughout December and January, Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting the "Do You Know Your Numbers" wellness campaign. This campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of knowing your numbers to help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular

  • Fitness center reminds patrons to hand carry gym shoes

    To help preserve Fitness and Sports Center equipment, floors and courts, 66th Force Support Squadron officials want to remind patrons to hand carry their athletic shoes to the facility. "In the last year, budget constraints have reduced the custodial support to the fitness center," said Meaghan

  • Follow these healthy eating tips during the holidays

    The holiday season is a time to gather and celebrate the season with friends and family at festive gatherings. It's also a time when many people eat more and exercise less, resulting in weight gain if not managed effectively."The average person doesn't generally gain that much weight throughout the

  • Transition Assistance Program changes format

    As a result of the Veterans Opportunity to Work to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 and the Veterans Employment Initiative, the Department of Defense is expanding its transition support to separating and retiring members of the military. Here at Hanscom, initial implementation will start with the next