AFMC promotes ‘RECESS’ physical activity challenge

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- During the months of October through December, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its RECESS physical activity challenge.RECESS is a command-wide initiative which is conducted by Civilian Health Promotion Services, to help the AFMC workforce increase

October is Energy Action Month

October is Energy Action Month. As part of the month-long campaign, the 66th Civil Engineering Division requests employees find ways to reduce energy and water consumption at work, home and in their communities.

Preparing for influenza season

The 66th Medical Squadron's Public Health office would like to remind people to protect themselves and their families from seasonal influenza.Influenza is a contagious upper respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. It may cause mild to severe illness, and in

Path to the U.S. Air Force

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- National Disability Employment Awareness Month is celebrated each October to educate people on disability employment as well as to recognize the contributions of employees with disabilities.The history of NDEAM traces back to 1945 when Congress enacted a law

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.