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  • Hanscom services transformation continues

    Over the last few months, the 66th Force Support Squadron has been busy transforming programs and services in response to Air Force Global Base Support initiatives. Officials from 66 FSS have implemented initial plans to transform the former library, current bowling center and former lodging area in

  • Governor’s wife keynotes talk on domestic violence awareness

    Two very different women came together to discuss domestic violence and efforts to stop it during an awareness event at the Hanscom Conference Center here Oct. 11.Erica Stankiewicz, a former military spouse and survivor of domestic abuse, emphasized some of the statistics. "One out of every three

  • Air Force observes National Disability Employment Awareness month

    President Barack Obama has declared October as National Disability Employment Awareness month stating that: "All Americans are entitled to an accessible workplace, a level playing field and the same privileges, pursuits and opportunities as any of their family, friends and neighbors. This month, let

  • Death gratuity benefit amended

    The National Defense Authorization Act amended the death gratuity benefit allowing members to specify any person of their choosing. The death gratuity designation is no longer restricted to a spouse, child or a blood relative. Airmen will be able to immediately make changes to this DG election

  • The importance of vRED

    It's important for military members to understand the purpose of their virtual record of emergency data or emergency data card, also known as vRED. The vRED provides information on the primary next-of-kin, secondary next-of-kin and other persons to notify in case of death, injury, illness or any

  • Distracted walking poses dangers

    There are plenty of warnings circulating about the dangers of distracted driving. There is, however, another risky behavior with cell phones that can be hazardous to one's health: distracted walking. The Safety Office has received several complaints lately of people texting while walking in the

  • ‘I am Air Force Energy’ campaign kicks off

    October is Energy Action Month and provides an opportunity to promote energy and water conservation awareness to Airmen as part of a national campaign led by the Department of Energy. This year's theme, "I am Air Force Energy," puts personnel at the center of the campaign. The goal is to inspire the

  • For Hanscom’s CFC manager, giving is personal

    With two Combined Federal Campaign fundraising events successfully completed, organizers are now shifting their focus to making 100 percent contact with base employees. Federal employees can choose to make a one-time contribution or a payroll deduction toward the installation's goal of $295,000. The

  • October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    According to the American Cancer Society, other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is a