Military Working Dog teams take flight

Military Working Dog teams assigned to the 66th Security Forces Squadron here recently participated in Helicopter Emerging Training to acclimate the dogs to entering and exiting a helicopter.The first-of-its-kind training at Hanscom Air Force Base simulated a combat environment for security forces

Opportunity to learn how geospatial intelligence affects Hanscom programs

Hanscom's Geospatial Intelligence, or GEOINT, team will be hosting a Technical Exchange Meeting June 17 at the Conference Center to discuss initiatives and new technologies in the area, along with how the team here can assist Air Force Life Cycle Management Center program offices.As the National

Lacrosse event supports veterans

Members of Team Hanscom will have the opportunity to take part in a free, 24-hour lacrosse event in the local area when Massachusetts, hosts Shootout for Soldiers beginning at 6:30 p.m. June 26.For the first time since the program's inception in 2012, Shootout for Soldiers will be held at Cumnock

Turning challenges into opportunities hallmark of Wolfenbarger's tenure as AFMC commander

After 35 years of service and three years at the helm of Air Force Materiel Command, Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger will relinquish command and retire following a ceremony June 8.Three weeks after she assumed command of AFMC in June 2012, Wolfenbarger said, "We have a responsibility to make our institution

Behavioral health services available in primary care clinics

Airmen, veterans and family members seeking care for a variety of mental health and medical conditions have direct access to care from their primary care clinic.  The support is available through the Air Force's Behavioral Health Optimization Program (BHOP), a consultation service within primary

Education Fair scheduled June 26

The Hanscom Education and Training Center will host an Education Fair June 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Minuteman Commons.The fair will offer attendees a single point of access to in-residence and distance learning programs currently available at local and national colleges and universities.The

FYI: Permanent change of station

Are you prepared to move to your next duty location?This episode of FYI gives you some helpful tips to make your next PCS as stress-free as possible.FYI is an ongoing initiative to help Airmen by providing more information about programs or changes throughout the Air Force.FYI - For all the stuff

Register for Hanscom MilCloud meeting and training

Battle Management's Operations Command and Control Division is sponsoring the second annual Hanscom MilCloud Meeting and Training at the Jackpine Technologies facility in Maynard, Mass., June 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Program managers or cloud users wanting to learn more are welcome to attend the

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, May 29

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 Civil Engineering Division