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  • AFMC promotes American Heart Month

    February is American Heart Month, and Civilian Health Promotion Services will be offering educational briefings throughout February focusing on how to lower your risk factors for developing heart disease.

  • Proper dental care can prevent disease

    More than fighting bad breath or preventing gingivitis, research shows that dental health also contributes to the overall well-being of Airmen. Good dental care includes an annual checkup, brushing and flossing, drinking fluoridated water and making sure everyone in the family is covered by dental

  • Boston’s police chief delivers inspiring message

    Boston Police Department Superintendent-in-Chief William G. Gross, a 32-year veteran of the department, offered some historical and first-person insights during a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., observance event here Jan. 30.

  • Team Hanscom quarterly awards announced

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Base officials here recognized members of Team Hanscom during the fourth quarter awards ceremony at the base conference center Jan. 26.Approximately 60 nominees competed in 14 categories.Congratulations to the following annual award winners:Airman of the QuarterSenior

  • CE captures command-level awards

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – The 66th Civil Engineering Division here has received the Outstanding Small Civil Engineering Unit Award at the Air Force Materiel Command-level for 2016 for the fourth year in a row.In an email to AFMC senior leaders, Brig. Gen. Donald E. Kirkland, AFMC CE and Force

  • Hanscom highlights opportunities during Business Industry Day

    LOWELL, Mass. – Personnel from Hanscom Air Force Base, including the three program executive officers, presented information on the various portfolios and upcoming contracting opportunities during the Air Force/Army Business Industry Day at the University of Mass. Lowell Jan. 24.Sponsored by the

  • A&FRC focused on meeting needs of all

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center here offers a variety of services and programs for single and married military personnel, Department of Defense civilians, retired service members and their families.

  • Healthy lifestyle leads to healthy heart

    FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- Medical experts say there are plenty of things Airmen can do to ensure a healthy heart, including quitting smoking and not drinking too much. Heart disease, heart attack, and stroke are just some of the consequences of not taking care of your heart.  To take care of your heart,

  • Disbrow to serve as acting AF secretary

    Under secretary of the Air Force Lisa S. Disbrow will serve as the acting secretary of the Air Force as of Jan. 20, until the President nominates and the Senate confirms a permanent replacement.