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  • This is how we do

    The other night I was driving home from work listening to the radio. A commercial came on for Mountain Dew and Jason Aldean, a popular country singer, said, "This is how I Dew" -- then went on to explain his life philosophy. Later I saw a commercial with another music star that was advertising for

  • Straight Talk: Veterans Day weekend safety message

    As you prepare for the upcoming Veterans Day weekend, please incorporate safety in your plans and take time to honor those veterans past and present. Veterans Day weekend marks a transitional period between fall and winter. This is a time where we need to be more aware of the changing of climate and

  • Veterans Day honors a truly elite group

    Because we are Airmen, and are surrounded by the military on a daily basis, it can sometimes be easy to forget how incredibly significant it is to be a veteran. The approximately 22 million living veterans in this country make up only about seven percent of the population. And less than one percent

  • Disability month focuses on an inclusive workforce

    Today, more people with disabilities work for the federal government than at any time in the past 20 years, and we are striving to make it easier to get and keep those jobs by improving compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.All Americans are entitled to an accessible workplace, a

  • Straight Talk: Columbus Day safety

    Columbus Day, the first holiday weekend of the fiscal year, marks a new challenge to keep our people safe. This long weekend is a welcomed and deserved break from very demanding schedules. This weekend will also be a time several Team Hanscom personnel and community members may be traveling New

  • Straight Talk: Safety – it’s personal

    Team Hanscom: On Sept. 3, our nation will celebrate Labor Day as a way to pay tribute to all of our citizens who have worked so hard to create and sustain this great country. Our nation's strength, freedoms and prosperity would be impossible without the dedication and tireless efforts of the

  • My Educational Journey: How could I say no?

    I joined the military when the Iron Curtain was still up. My plan was to serve my country abroad and get an education. My first duty station was Templehof Central Airport, Berlin, Germany. I initially focused on getting through my first standardization evaluation and completing my Career Development

  • Straight Talk: Sexual assault prevention and response

    Recent events in our Air Force show there are still gaps between the intent of the Defense Department's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and its full implementation throughout all levels of command. As a commander, I am charged to help close these gaps by using my authorities, options

  • My job is prosecuting sexual assault

    Here's a simple truth...sexual offenders reject our core values of integrity, service and excellence, in favor of following their own base, undisciplined, criminal desires. Most sexual assaults committed by Airmen are "blue on blue," or Airmen victimizing other Airmen. So in addition to rejecting

  • Straight Talk: Preparing for transition

    We all play a part in taking care of Hanscom and I want to thank everyone, especially our mission partners across the base, for the tremendous work you've done in sprucing up your areas to improve base appearance. This work will pay off as we welcome Air Force Materiel Command leadership and a wide