Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Oct. 25

Space heater safety

With the cooler weather here, the use of alternative heating sources, such as portable heating appliances and other supplemental heating devices, may be utilized by many personnel. It is important to note that portable electric heating appliances carry a much greater risk of causing a fire than

VPP recertification slated for next month

A team of inspectors from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will be on base next month to ensure that employee safety and health remains a focus here.Scheduled for Nov. 26 through 30, OSHA will visit Hanscom to inspect the base for recertification as a Voluntary Protection Program

New coordinator to focus on resiliency

As the Air Force is tasked to forge ahead, making difficult fiscal and personnel decisions while maintaining its operational tempo, an Airman's resiliency may be tested. Luckily, a new position has been created to help ease the stress of these extra demands.A Community Support Coordinator position

Red Ribbon Week raises awareness to help prevent drug abuse

Several base agencies are teaming up to show their commitment to a healthy, drug free life and want others to do the same during Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23 through 31. The Drug Demand Reduction Program in conjunction with the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program are using this

AFOSI Tip Line provides new ways to report suspicious activity

In an effort to better engage the community and prevent threats to the United States Air Force, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations recently announced a new initiative to move its EagleEyes "tip line" into the virtual world.The new program will allow individuals to send anonymous

Two former personnel to be inducted into Memorial Park

Two former Hanscom personnel whose lives and accomplishments were an integral part of the community will be inducted into Memorial Park, next to the clinic, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Thomas J. Schubmehl and retired Army Lt. Col. William J. Powers Sr. will each be honored with a

Team readies to run Marine Corps marathon

A group of five Airmen and one Soldier are preparing to run for the U.S. Marine Corps Marathon and 10K Oct. 28. But for these servicemembers, it's not just about completing a fitness goal; it's about helping other military members and their families. The team, called the Minutemen Runners, is

New program aims to get kids excited about science and math

A new program aimed at getting area students excited about science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, will soon be opening its doors here. The Department of Defense initiative, called STARBASE, will begin teaching fifth grade students within an approximately 30-mile radius of the base in

PEO talks about priorities for Business and Enterprise Systems

The program executive officer for Business and Enterprise Systems, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Ala., shared some of his mission objectives and insights about his position during an industry meeting here Oct. 10.Robert Carl "Shof" Shofner, speaking at the Hanscom Representatives Association, said until