June is National Safety Month

The Air Force Safety Center and 66th Air Base Group join the National Safety Council in highlighting June as National Safety Month.According to the NSC, the goal for National Safety Month is to raise awareness of what it takes to stay "Safe For Life," and focuses on reducing the leading causes of

Airman aims high through astronaut program

An Life Cycle Management Center program manager is one step closer to being selected to the NASA astronaut program following the Air Force's Astronaut Nomination Board results earlier this spring.Maj. Angela K. Motlagh, who works in the Battle Management Directorate here, was inspired to apply for

Hanscom committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions

The 66th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently unveiled Hanscom's first plug-in electric hybrid vehicle and charging station here.The vehicle, a Ford Fusion Energi sedan, complies with President Barack Obama's federal government directive to become more energy efficient with the Department of

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, June 3

Hanscom, Lincoln communities mark HMS completion

Local and state representatives attended an official ribbon cutting ceremony today to mark the completion of a new $34 million Hanscom Middle School here.The school replaces a 1950s-era middle school and has a contemporary environment."The design of the school is visionary and contains many flexible

Fire department provides summer grilling safety tips

With June here and grills lighting up all across the installation, the Hanscom Fire Department reminds base housing residents to use proper grilling techniques and adhere to base safety practices when cooking outdoors.Base policy requires that grills be kept a safe distance from homes, deck railings

ADR program ensures conflict resolved at lowest level

For Hanscom military and civilian federal employees experiencing conflict in the workplace, assistance is available through the Alternative Dispute Resolution program run by the Equal Opportunity office here.The Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996 is the foundation of the Hanscom ADR

Men's Health Month promotes better health, better care

According to the National Institutes of Health, compared to women, men are more likely to smoke, drink, make unhealthy choices and delay regular checkups and medical care. While mental health issues are more common in women, men are much less likely to seek care.Many of the major health risks faced

EPRs heading in the right direction

The Air Force's top enlisted leader addressed the new enlisted performance report and gave insight to feedback he's received during his latest edition of CHIEFchat at the Defense Media Activity on Fort George G. Meade.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody encouraged Airmen to forget about

AF releases Air Superiority 2030 Flight Plan

The Air Force released a flight plan directing development activity as a result of a yearlong study focused on developing capability options to ensure joint force air superiority in 2030 and beyond.According to the unclassified version of the Air Superiority 2030 Flight Plan, released May 26, the