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March 8, 2021
Professional organizations accepting enlisted members

Professional organizations here are inviting new members to participate in professional development, mentorship and volunteer opportunities. The Top 3, Rising 6 and Dorm Council offer Airmen from each enlisted tier a way to network across career fields.
March 5, 2021
Hanscom Toastmasters win area speech contests; go on to next level

Hanscom Toastmasters members won the area-level competition of an annual International Speech Contest Feb. 25.
March 5, 2021
AFAS scholarship program now accepting applications

The Air Force Aid Society’s General Henry “Hap” Arnold Education Grant application window is now open for the 2021-2022 academic year. Eligible recipients have until April 30 to submit applications.
March 4, 2021
PT test pushed to July, updates to scoring, physical components ahead

When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5 mile run, 1 minute of pushups and situps) will be reset with scores calculated on a new three component scoring table. In addition, work is underway to separate scoring into five-year age groups as opposed to the previous ten – for
March 4, 2021
Vehicle excise tax exemption available for Massachusetts service members

All Massachusetts residents who own and register a vehicle in the Commonwealth must pay a motor vehicle excise tax. While the majority of motorists are required to pay this tax annually for using the roadways, some may qualify for an exemption.
March 3, 2021
ABMS Industry Day

In an effort to explain a shift in the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) acquisition program and priorities – in line with a recently approved acquisition framework – the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office will host a virtual industry Day March 31 via Zoom.
March 3, 2021
66 FSS named best in command

The 66th Force Support Squadron here has been awarded the 2020 Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award for Air Force Materiel Command.
March 2, 2021
ADLS training transitions to “myLearning” in first step for new force development learning management system

As part of Air Education and Training Command’s efforts to aggressively and cost-effectively modernize education and training, Airmen and Guardians can access the “myLearning” digital platform on the Air Force Portal beginning March 18, with the first phase consisting of a modernized and interactive
March 2, 2021
Fundraising campaign supports past, present Airmen

The 2021 Air Force Assistance Fund charitable drive will take place here March 15 through April 23. The goal for this year's Hanscom fundraising effort is $28,000.
March 2, 2021
Air Force finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process

This is the first update to the PT uniform in more than 16 years, and more than 150 Airmen participated in testing the uniform.

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