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  • 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,

  • May promotions announced

    Officials from the 66th Force Support Squadron recently announced the names of Team Hanscom Airmen scheduled for promotion to the next highest rank in May.Congratulations to the following promotees.Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of Senior AirmanAlexandra Chavez-Medina, 66th Security Forces

  • Rice confirmed as ANG director

    The Massachusetts National Guard is pleased to announce that Maj. Gen. L. Scott Rice was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 28, 2016, to serve as director, Air National Guard, National Guard Bureau, Washington D.C., and to receive his third star."I applaud General Rice on his

  • AFMC command chief reflects on 30-year career

    Air Force Materiel Command's top enlisted member will end his military career May 6, 2016, closing out what he calls a "wonderful journey" around the world.Chief Master Sgt. Michael Warner, AFMC's command chief, will retire in a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Gen.