Chapel to host overnight spiritual resilience retreat aboard USS Massachusetts
The Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Chapel team is offering an opportunity this Memorial Day weekend to strengthen spiritual resilience and family connections during an overnight experience aboard the historic USS Massachusetts.
Open to all Department of Defense service members and their dependents assigned to Hanscom AFB and its geographically separated units, the event will take place May 23-24 at Battleship Cove in Fall River, Mass. Participants will sleep in the original WWII-era enlisted barracks and take part in guided tours and activities designed to reflect on the sacrifices of military service members.
The event is free and includes dinner, breakfast, lodging, and museum admission. Transportation is not provided, but assistance is available by contacting the chapel at 781-225-5501 or 66.abg.hc.cmb@us.af.mil. To register, visit battlecovenauticalnight.rsvpify.com.
Interview skills session set for May 21
Personnel seeking to sharpen their interview skills can attend an “Unlock Your Potential” workshop May 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Community Support Center, Building 1240. The class will cover types of interviews, common questions to expect and ask, and strategies to stand out during the hiring process.
Registration is required. Call 781-225-2765 or email 66.fss.fsfr.cmb@us.af.mil to reserve a seat.
Fitness classes, training offered
The Hanscom AFB Operational Support Team offers free strength and conditioning classes every weekday to enhance wellness and help active-duty members and the community achieve their fitness goals. The classes, which incorporate strength training, conditioning, mobility, and core training, emphasize proper technique, community support, and lifelong exercise habits. They are ideal for those preparing for their fitness test, needing assistance with the body composition assessment, or wanting to learn more about exercise equipment and programming.
Classes are open to anyone aged 16 and older with base access, the classes are designed for all fitness levels, with exercises modified according to individual abilities. Sessions are held Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. at the Fitness and Sports Center. Classes last approximately 45 to 60 minutes, including warmup and cool-down periods. For more information, email Stephen.A.Strosser.civ@health.mil, or the fitness center at 781-225-6630.
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FSS now using child care subletting app
The 66th Force Support Squadron is now using a mobile app to centralize and streamline the subletting of short-term slots at the Child Development Center. The app, called Kinderspot, will help Hanscom AFB families sublet child care spots and earn a credit against their account.
Free support available for parents, caregivers
Helping agency officials here want parents and caregivers to know they have access to a Massachusetts Parental Stress Line that offers free support and guidance to overcome non-urgent parenting issues. According to officials, the Parental Stress Line serves as a confidential, 24/7 helpline tailored to navigate the journey of raising children. The toll-free number is 1-800-632-8188.