Free OSHA heat stress course offered for federal civilian employees
The 66th Air Base Group Safety Office, in partnership with the Education Center, will host a one-day OSHA course focused on “Heat Stress and Strain in the Work Environment” at the Education Center July 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This in-person class will cover the physiological effects of heat, risk assessments, workplace controls, and the latest industry standards. The course aligns with the 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign and is free to attend, but limited to Department of Defense civilian employees only due to funding restrictions. Class size is limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
To sign up, email a list of names and valid email addresses to both Rachael Cossingham at Rachael.Cossingham@us.af.mil and the Safety Office at 66.abg.se.cmb@us.af.mil.
Note: All attendees must register in the Air Force Virtual Education Center at https://afvec.us.af.mil/afvec/public/welcome.
Confirmed participants will receive a calendar invite with location details. For questions, contact the Safety Office directly at 66.abg.se.cmb@us.af.mil.
Food truck schedule this week
The Hanscom AFB Main Exchange has announced the food truck schedule for this week.
LEAP application window open through July 18
The application window for the Language Enabled Airman Program, or LEAP, is open through July 18.
The Hanscom AFB LEAP Chapter will host its quarterly meetup June 13 at 2 p.m. in the 66th Comptroller Squadron conference room. Organizers encourage current and prospective applicants to attend and connect with fellow LEAP members. The chapter is also seeking current LEAP members to help review applicant narratives and packages.
Those interested in attending or assisting may sign up at https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/jcSGCsKJOH?origin=lprLink.
For more information, contact Tech. Sgts. Krizelle Bermejo or Tom Whited.
New Hanscom AFB carpool, Vanpool matching site
Check out the CAC enabled Hanscom AFB Commuter e-board, Teams site, matching up people with carpools and vanpools. Open Teams, go to “Join or Create a Team”, enter code: c3e9mg8. New vanpools forming:
Origin: Plymouth, New Hampshire, via Route 3
Stops: Can stop along Route 3 in Concord, Manchester, and Nashua
Destination: Hanscom AFB and Concord Army Corps of Engineers Building
Working Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 2 :30 p.m. (flexible)
Morning Departure: 5 a.m. in Plymouth, New Hampshire
Days of the Week: Monday through Friday
Number of Riders: Seven
Available Seats: Five
Baseline price per seat: $310
Price Per Seat After Federal Subsidy: $0
To learn more send an email to 6abg.ceie.hanscomcommuters@us.af.mil.
319th Recruiting Squadron: CARE team, awards program
The 319th Recruiting Squadron provides a unique awards program and opportunity for exceptionally driven civilians, enlisted, and officers (all ranks welcome) who are interested in assisting in the recruitment of outstanding applicants for the United States Air and Space Forces. For further information or to participate, contact Capt. Tyler Sullivan at 781-225-6575 or at 781-999-2926. Additionally, individuals can send an email at Tyler.Sullivan@us.af.mil.
Personal property moves
The following information is provided for personal property moves: Upon receipt of permanent change of station orders, plan the move in the Defense Personal Property System at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-housing/moving/pcs-and-military-moves.
The office is located in building 1305 on the third floor and open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For further information, call 781-225-6398 or email jppso.hafb@us.af.mil.
