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July 6, 2017
Hanscom returns to normal operations

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (July 6, 2017) -- A truck, which had been held for further inspection here following detection of a potentially concerning material, has been cleared and the base has returned to normal operations. The Vandenberg Gate, near Rte. 2A, reopened at approximately 2 p.m.
June 28, 2017
Airmen offered career skills programs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Air Force has recently begun participating in career skills programs which afford eligible Airmen the opportunity to prepare for a post-Air Force career up to six months before separation or retirement. Apprenticeships, on-the-job training, employment
June 23, 2017
MDS dental tech locates missing autistic child

A 66th Medical Squadron dental technician helped locate a young child lost near his home in Shirley, Massachusetts, earlier this month.
June 23, 2017
SFS welcomes new commander

Maj. Brett M. Skates took command of the 66th Security Forces Squadron during a change of command ceremony at the Minuteman Commons here June 23.
June 23, 2017
Hanscom ready to shine during July UEI

In July Air Force Materiel Command inspectors will be arriving to evaluate the 66th Air Base Group’s ability to perform its mission with a Unit Effectiveness Inspection, or UEI.
June 22, 2017
CENTAUR speaks all languages

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass., -- Personnel at Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Hanscom are ensuring intelligence can be quickly, securely shared with allies by performing pre-contract market research for maintenance of a program called CENTAUR.The Cross-Domain Enterprise All-Source User
June 22, 2017
Pedestrian safety is everyone’s responsibility

Members of the 66th Air Base Group Safety Office are reminding personnel here of the policy on use of headphones and other listening devices while exercising outdoors.
June 22, 2017
Hanscom proves PlugTest acquisition model

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass., -- Hanscom Collaboration and Innovation Center personnel here completed the first successful Air Force PlugTest of software for Electronic Flight Bags June 9, resulting in a $1.3 million contract award. PlugTests pit potential contractors against each other by
June 22, 2017
PTSD treatment confronts the trauma behind the disorder

FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- Post-traumatic stress disorder is considered one of the “signature wounds” of the current conflicts in the Middle East. But many people may not know that there are highly effective treatments for this invisible wound being deployed at Air Force hospitals and clinics today. It’s
June 21, 2017
Connection saves lives: Be there to help prevent suicide

You can make a difference for someone struggling with suicidal thoughts with as little as eye contact and a friendly smile, an arm around the shoulder, or a kind word at the right time.

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