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  • Obtaining medical care when winter weather hits

    In the event of inclement winter weather, 66th Medical Squadron officials ask those with appointments to call the Hanscom Weather Information System Hotline at 781-225-COLD (2653) prior to departing for a medical appointment.If the base has a delayed opening, the clinic will follow the same delayed

  • Policy for excess snow on vehicles

    In preparation for winter, 66th Security Forces Squadron would like to remind everyone of the snow and ice policies for motorists accessing Hanscom Air Force Base.The 66th Air Base Group policy and Massachusetts General Law dictates motorists clear all snow, ice or other obstructions from the

  • Preventing falls on ice

    Lots of snow is forecasted this winter in New England, and conditions will slippery. The following are some tips on staying upright while walking.Perhaps the best approach is to prevent those falls in the first place. Walking like a penguin could be helpful. Heather Urquhart, a biologist and the

  • Privately Owned Firearms

    Privately Owned Firearms ProceduresApplication for Non-resident Temporary License to Carry FirearmsAll personnel residing on base in dormitories, Visiting Officers' Quarters (VOQ), Visiting Airmen Quarters (VAQ) and the Temporary Lodging Facility (TLF) are not authorized to store firearms, munitions

  • Restructuring Information

    Click on the links below to learn more about Air Force civilian workforce restructuring and Air Force Materiel Command organizational restructuring. ESC becomes part of AFLCMC; Mission work remains at HanscomAFLCMC Fact SheetAFLCMC Transition Newsletter - June 2012ESC readies to transition; PEOs to

  • School communication and cancellation procedures

    The winter months bring harsh weather to Hanscom and, at times, inclement weather results in school closings and delays. The following information will help Hanscom families know what to do if Hanscom or Bedford schools are closed or delayed.Hanscom Preschool, Hanscom Primary, Hanscom Middle, and

  • Sponsorship Information

    SponsorshipAnyone with sponsorship authority is authorized to sponsor up to nine guests for a maximum of 30 days. The Visitors Center is open seven days a week, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Visitors Center is closed on weekends and federal holidays. Visitor passes are available at the gate when the

  • Staggered release plan

    A staggered release of employees is initiated by the installation commander if, during normal duty hours, an event such as a major storm threatens Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. A staggered release is intended to maximize the safety of employees and minimize traffic congestion using the

  • Tricare Information

    What is TRICARE? TRICARE is a health care program for active duty, their eligible family members, their survivors and eligible retired military personnel and their family members. TRICARE is designed to: 1) improve timely access to health care 2) maintain a high quality of care 3) offer more

  • Voter Information

    The Director, Federal Voting Assistance Program, administers the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, or UOCAVA on behalf of the Secretary of Defense. The UOCAVA requires that the states and territories allow certain U.S. citizens, as defined below, to register and vote absentee in