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  • Holiday awareness

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- This time of year people are rushing around making holiday purchases and visiting local sites. Below is some information to help keep you and your family safe throughout the holiday season.Violent extremists groups, including homegrown groups, will continue to

  • Holiday greetings from the base commander

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- With the holidays upon us and the year coming to a close, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for all you’ve done. From the moment Hilary and I arrived at Hanscom, we have been impressed by the talented team of individuals that make Hanscom Air Force Base

  • Hanscom’s CFC drive closes

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Hanscom’s Combined Federal Campaign came to a close Dec. 2 and employees donated more than $135,000, or 90 percent, toward the $150,000 goal.According to CFC project officers, the campaign, originally scheduled to end Dec. 15 at Hanscom, ended early to allow units to

  • Straight Talk: Upholding military tradition through reveille, retreat and taps

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – This week’s Straight Talk answers a question about the playing of reveille at 6:30 a.m.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 Hanscom.straightalk@us.af.mil.  

  • Winter moving tips

    With the winter moving season almost here, the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office would like to pass on some key moving tips to the community.

  • MDS individuals, teams shine

    Two teams and two Airmen assigned to the 66th Medical Squadron have been named best in Air Force Materiel Command following an announcement last week.

  • Civilian tuition assistance increases, expands eligibility

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Air Force has received an additional $400,000, for a total of $1 million, for its 2017 civilian tuition assistance program, and all permanent, full-time appropriated fund employees, including those in wage-grade positions, are now eligible to

  • AFMC encourages sober driving during holiday season

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The holiday season is a time of year for family gatherings, office parties and socializing with friends, but the holiday season is also known for being the deadliest when it comes to buzzed driving. A driver’s license mixed with a few alcoholic beverages is

  • Giving Tree helps those new to Hanscom

    The First Sergeant Council here is working with the Hanscom Federal Credit Union this holiday season to provide cold-weather clothing to base families new to Massachusetts.

  • December 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 December.Congratulations to the following Team Hanscom personnel.Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of Airman First ClassColby