Winter driving in New England

Getting around during the winter months in New England can be challenging for newcomers and natives alike. Consequently, the 66th Air Base Group Safety Office offers the Hanscom community some tips for navigating this year's winter travel safely.Driving Tips- Reduce driving speed as weather

Hanscom recognizes military families

Since being established in 1993, November has been the Month of the Military Family across the Department of Defense as a way to thank military families who have supported the careers of Airmen and other service members.Throughout the past month, the 66th Force Support Squadron has honored military

Gmytrasiewicz encourages graduates to 'take care of your troops'

Airman Leadership School saw its latest class of soon-to-be NCOs graduate Nov. 20 during a ceremony at the Minuteman Commons attended by friends, family and senior leaders.By completing the five-week course, ALS Class 16A, comprised of 11 senior airmen and one U.S. Coast Guard petty officer, took

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Nov. 20

Air Force acquisition lead moves to MITRE

The Air Force announced Nov. 18 that Dr. William A. LaPlante, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, is transitioning from government service to a senior position at the MITRE Corporation, a not-for-profit organization that operates federally funded research and development

2016 FEHB open season effective through Dec. 14

The 2016 open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program will run through Dec. 14.During open season, employees and retirees will have the chance to review their current plans

Thanksgiving food preparation and safety tips

The holiday season is here and the 66th Medical Squadron Public Health office would like to remind base personnel how to safely thaw, prepare and cook a holiday meal. Be mindful that improper storing and cooking may result in food-borne illness that can damper the holidays.Tips when shopping for and

Improving mission planning via the Hanscom MilCloud

A mission planning team here is using the Hanscom MilCloud as a virtual environment in order to improve their acquisition process, including reducing costs, for an upcoming contract award.The System Engineering Integration Contract II, or SEIC II, will have four main goals: minimize costs for

Gate improvement project under way

66th Civil Engineering Division officials announced earlier this week that construction has begun to install overhead shelters at Hanscom's three gates.According to CE officials, all work will be done outside of peak morning and afternoon traffic hours."The new structures will provide shelter to

Senior NCOs set goal to collect 300 turkeys, hams for those in need

Hanscom senior NCOs will collect hams, turkeys and other traditional Thanksgiving meal items Nov. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Commissary parking lot for junior members of the workforce in need.Distribution of the items will then be Nov. 24 from noon to five p.m., or until gone, at the same