Airmen earn CCAF degrees

More than 20 enlisted Airmen reached a milestone in their careers May 6 when they received degrees during the Community College of the Air Force commencement at the Hanscom Conference Center.In total, more than 80 Airmen from Hanscom and geographically separated units received Associate in Applied

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, May 6

Keefe to lead Massachusetts National Guard

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has announced that Maj. Gen. Gary W. Keefe has been designated to perform the duties of the adjutant general of the Massachusetts National Guard.Keefe assumes these responsibilities, as Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice has entered active federal service as the director of the

Bay State Bike Week offers fun, eco-friendly commuting alternatives

Personnel assigned to Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., along with MIT Lincoln Laboratory, will partner with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Bay State Bike Week, May 14 through 22.Bay State Bike Week is a free weeklong challenge to Massachusetts

SFS to host annual Police Week activities

The 66th Security Forces Squadron will host several events as part of this year's annual National Police Week scheduled May 16 through 20.National Police Week pays special recognition to federal and local law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and

Hanscom celebrates Arbor Day, Tree City USA distinction

On April 29 base officials and Hanscom Middle School students planted a Pear tree along Eglin Street in celebration of Arbor Day.The location continued previous year's efforts to transform Eglin Street into a tree-lined avenue. The trees provide shade, color and numerous environmental benefits to

Putting mental health in focus

Nearly one in five adults, or 43 million Americans, has a diagnosable mental disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.Contrary to many other brain disorders, effective treatments are available for mental disorders.May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time of year to bring

Still time to contribute to AFAF campaign

With less than two weeks left in the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, members of the Hanscom community have raised $29,762 toward the goal of $39,552--nearly 75 percent. Base officials have extended the date to donate to May 13.Although the end of the campaign is approaching, there is still time

AF Safety Center sponsors Fall Protection Focus weeks

Air Force Occupational Safety and the 66th Air Base Group Safety office here will recognize Fall Protection Focus weeks May 2 through 13 to increase awareness of fall hazards and prevent fall-related mishaps.The Fall Protection Focus initiative is a partnership with the Occupational Safety and

New electronic health record system receives name

The new system to transform military health records now has an official name.Military Health System (MHS) officials say the new electronic health record (EHR) will be called MHS GENESIS and is set to be launched at the end of 2016. To keep pace with medical advances and innovations in technology,