'The Power of 1': A single person can save a life

As part of ongoing Defense Department and Department of Veteran's Affairs efforts to continue to combat suicide, Pentagon officials recently emphasized the powerful role of individuals -- as well as peer support and other resources -- in suicide prevention.DoD, in collaboration with the Department

‘Magical’ resiliency training to be held next week

The Hanscom workforce has an opportunity to attend unique resiliency training at the Conference Center Sept. 29 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.Brad Barton, a world-record-breaking track athlete, continuous improvement leadership expert, magician, author and nationally-known motivational speaker, will talk about

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Sept. 18

Tests detect drinking water violation

The base water system recently had a drinking water standard violation. Although this is not an emergency, as customers, base personnel have a right to know what happened, what personnel should do, and what civil engineers are doing to correct this situation.The 66th Medical Squadron routinely

Hanscom captain chosen for prestigious PhD program

A Hanscom program manager found himself on a very short list of selectees when the Air Force announced their choices for the 2015 Chief of Staff of the Air Force Prestigious Captains PhD Program.Capt. Jason Rathje -- who oversees the Advanced Tactical Command and Control program within C3I and

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Sept. 11

66 SFS looking for distracted drivers

Members of the 66th Security Forces Squadron are actively looking for anyone talking on their cell phone or texting while operating a motor vehicle on Hanscom AFB.If using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle, SFS officials say people will be pulled over and ticketed.Military members will be

Drug Take-Back scheduled Sept. 26

The 66th Security Forces Squadron will hold a Drug Take-Back event Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service lobby.In conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Hanscom Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will offer personnel a safe, secure and convenient

Leadership symposium set for October

The dates have been set for the next Hanscom Leadership Symposium.The symposium, which has received a lot of positive feedback over the past three years, will take place Oct. 6 through 9 at the Hanscom Conference Center. According to organizers, this session will feature Air Force Life Cycle

NCO retraining application window open through Oct. 9

Eligible noncommissioned officers have through Oct. 9 to apply for retraining under Phase I of the Fiscal Year 2016 NCO Retraining Program, implemented Aug. 31.The two-phase program is used to balance and sustain the enlisted force, said Master Sgt. Christine Ward, Air Force Personnel Center