Straight Talk: Fitness and Sports Center

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – I have received several letters in the Straight Talk box recently regarding the Hanscom Fitness and Sports Center. If you have a question and are not sure where to find the answer, I encourage you to contact the Straight Talk line at 781-225-1380 or by email at

CFC drive begins Oct. 7 with social

Organizers of this year’s Hanscom Combined Federal Campaign will kick off its 2016 fundraising effort with an ice cream social at the Minuteman Commons Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m. The CFC drive officially begins Oct. 10 and continues through Dec. 16.

One year later: Torque 62 remembered

Break the cycle of bullying

Bullying is not just a part of life that stops in the schoolyard; it can have consequences that stretch into adulthood and impact people for the rest of their lives. According to the National Center for Education, one in four children will experience bullying in their lives, and it comes in many

AF launches yearlong ‘Cyber Secure’ campaign

The Air Force message is clear -- October may be National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but with the continuous advancement of technology and evolving cyber threats, one month of cybersecurity awareness is no longer enough.

Training for a firefight

Members of the 66th Security Forces Squadron gathered here this week on a small arms range to conduct live fire training with their military working dog counterparts.

October 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 October.Congratulations to the following Team Hanscom personnel.Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of Senior AirmanStephen R.

Training focuses on effects of suicide

Chaplain (Maj.) William Logan, installation chaplain, will discuss the impact suicide had on his family during two training sessions at the conference center here Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Women can prolong their lives by taking these steps

Everyone - children and adults, men and women - should take charge of their own health to ensure they’re able to live a long and healthy life. One of the most important things women can do to maintain good health is schedule an annual Well Woman visit with their healthcare provider.  Well Woman

October is National Crime Prevention Month

In 1984, the National Crime Prevention Council designated October as Crime Prevention Month. Every year since then, October has become the official month to recognize crime prevention by promoting awareness of important issues such as victimization, volunteerism and the creation of safer, more