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  • Youth teen council expands

    The Hanscom Teen Council is a group of high school students who meet each Monday afternoon at the Youth Center to discuss a variety of topics that impact base teens not only today, but as they prepare for life after high school.Next school year, the teen council will expand to include eighth grade students."I think expanding the teen council to

  • Warmer weather means more motorcycles

    The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration designated May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month with a theme of "Share the Road." Although the month's observance is almost over, it doesn't mean there will be fewer motorcycles on the road. "Motorcycles are vehicles with the same rights and privileges as any motor vehicle on the
  • Diane P. LeBlanc (left), Greater Boston Federal Executive Board chair, presents the Administrative Professional Employee of the Year award to Bethanie Gonsalves, 66th Air Base Group Plans and Programs Human Resources advisor, during the board’s 2012 Excellence in Government Awards ceremony May 9 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. Two other Hanscom employees, Investigator William Boyden, 66th Security Forces Squadron Investigations superintendant, and Ken Smith, Civil Engineering operations manager, were among the nominees. (Courtesy photo)

    Hanscom employee wins excellent award

    Bethanie Gonsalves, 66th Air Base Group Plans and Programs Human Resources advisor, was named as the Administrative Professional Employee of the Year during the Greater Boston Federal Executive Board's 2012 Excellence in Government Awards ceremony May 9 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. Gonsalves was chosen among four other nominees in
  • HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Col. Lester A. Weilacher speaks to the audience during the 66th Air Base Group Change of Command ceremony at the Minuteman Commons May 21. Weilacher assumed command from Col. Stacy L. Yike who is retiring after more than 20 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

    New commander prepares to lead base through transition

    Col. Lester A. "JR" Weilacher assumed command of the 66th Air Base Group during a change of command ceremony May 21 at the Minuteman Commons. Although just a few days on the job, the new commander knows there are many changes and transitions on the horizon, but wants to make sure the men and women of the group know their mission stays the same: to

  • 13th Frame Diner converts to resiliency center

    As a result of Global Base Support position reductions, the 13th Frame Diner is scheduled to close May 26 and convert to a resiliency center later this fall.Hanscom Lanes will remain open and a mini-snack bar will be available beginning May 29 for refreshments. "The community can still count on bowling," said Paul Hartigan, 66th Force Support

  • Credentials awarded to childhood educators

    Two Hanscom employees have been awarded credentials in recognition of their outstanding work with youth. Colleen Evangelista-Weeks, who works at the Child Development Center, was awarded the Child Development Associate credential in recognition of her outstanding work with young children. Ashley Camacho, a School Age program employee, was awarded a
  • HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Thirteen of the 19 Hanscom Spouses Club scholarship recipients pose with their certificates during the 51st annual HSC Scholarship Awards Night at the Minuteman Commons May 9. HSC officers awarded $42,000 in scholarships to the students. (Courtesy photo)

    HSC gives $42,000 in scholarships

    On May 9 the Hanscom Spouses Club hosted nearly 100 people at the Minuteman Commons to honor 15 high school seniors and four spouses during the 51st annual HSC Scholarship Awards Night. The students were dependents of military families in the New England area. HSC officers awarded $42,000 in scholarships to the students, all of whose transcripts
  • HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Susumo Ito, a Japanese American who fought in World War II, shares his experiences at the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month food tasting at the Minuteman Commons May 9. Several events are scheduled throughout this month that will recognize Asian Pacific heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

    Heritage month celebrates with WWII vet

    On May 9 the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month committee hosted a "Japanese Americans During World War II" exhibit at the Minuteman Commons during the lunch hour. Susumo Ito, a well-decorated World War II veteran, spoke about his experiences during the war. Ito was an artillery spotter who rose to the rank of lieutenant and participated in the
  • FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – (from left to right) Charles Miller, Pamela Winters, Samuel Baker, Aleah Davis, Patrick Baker and Bain Kitchin work to create a device that drops golf balls into various size tubes from 14 inches away during a challenge at the Science of Sports Science Fair May 6 at Gillette Stadium. The team from Hanscom won the challenge and will have an opportunity to attend a New England Patriots training camp session. (Courtesy photo)

    Youth Center members participate in Science of Sports event

    Since January, four members of the Hanscom Youth Center -- Bain Kitchin, Patrick and Sam Baker and Tyler Lefebvre -- have been working hard on a science experiment in order to participate in the Science of Sports Science Fair. With support from the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation and Raytheon, a series of events led the team to present
  • HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Col. Stacy L. Yike, 66th Air Base Group commander, salutes during Retreat as Airmen prepare to remove the flag and present it to her. Yike will retire after more than 20 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

    Commander prepares to retire, ready to start down new path

    During the fast-paced, sometimes chaotic life of a base commander, it's the quiet moments that are the most cherished. For Col. Stacy L. Yike, 66th Air Base Group commander, those are the moments she enjoys and takes time to reflect on as her retirement draws near. Yike will hand over command May 21 after more than 20 years of service. As she looks
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