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  • The importance of Veterans Day

    In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill establishing Nov. 11 as Veterans Day. He stated, “I do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Nov. 11 as Veterans Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly on the seas, in the air and

  • November promotions announced

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, MASS. -- Officials from the 66th Force Support Squadron recently announced the names of Airmen assigned here that will promote to the next highest rank in November.Congratulations to the following Team Hanscom personnel.Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of AirmanKassidi E.

  • Hanscom meets with original Tuskegee Airman

    Retired Col. Charles E. McGee, an original Tuskegee Airman, held an impromptu meeting Thursday with Airmen here prior to speaking at an event in Boston hosted by the New England Tuskegee Airmen Chapter and the local chapter bearing his name.

  • Honor Guard member serves to give back

    Senior Airman Alec B. Cope, a ceremonial guardsman for the Patriot Honor Guard, appreciates his opportunity to give back to those Air Force veterans who have come before him.

  • Hanscom’s CFC drive underway

    The 2016 Hanscom Combined Federal Campaign is now underway with a goal to raise $150,000 through donations made by service members and civil service employees. The annual CFC drive will continue here through Dec. 11.

  • Straight Talk: Tornado warning

    In this week’s Straight Talk, I’ll address a question I received about the weather warning system the base utilizes to alert members of the Hanscom community and why it wasn’t used in August during a real-world weather event.

  • Hazards on the road surge as seasons change

    The 66th Air Base Group Safety Office here would like to remind personnel to keep risk management at the forefront of all activities as daylight diminishes and temperatures continue to drop.

  • FSS announces changes to food services

    66th Force Support Squadron officials announced earlier this week that they will be making changes to catering and food services at the Minuteman Commons, including the Tavern, and the Resiliency Center Snack Bar.