Personnel presented environmental award

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has recognized a Hanscom employee with an environmental award for his efforts with the base's commuter program.Scott Sheehan, an environmental engineer with the 66th Civil Engineering Division, received an Environmental Merit Award this week during

Safety personnel looking out for motorcyclists

Last year the Air Force experienced 12 motorcycle-related fatalities. In an effort to ensure that number does not increase, members of the 66th Air Base Group Safety office are reminding military riders that they must attend mandatory initial or refresher motorcycle training prior to operating a

MDS to host skin cancer screening

The 66th Medical Squadron will host a free skin cancer screening event May 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Health Promotions in Building 1540. The event is open to all members of the community with base access.According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop skin

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