Fire Prevention Week scheduled Oct. 4-10

Hanscom firefighters will be out spreading the word on fire prevention and life safety Oct. 4 through 10 as part of National Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme is: "Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!"As part of the week-long event, Hanscom's Fire Emergency

Future NCOs complete ALS

Twelve soon-to-be NCOs completed the first step in their professional military education  after finishing Airman Leadership School that culminated in a graduation ceremony at the Minuteman Commons Sept. 25.The PME class, comprised of 10 senior airman and two U.S. Coast Guard petty officers,

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Sept. 25

Youth supervision policy amended

Hanscom Air Force Base recently finalized a revised Installation Youth Supervision Policy to assist parents in ensuring the safety and well-being of children on base.According to Maj. Matthew Willerick, Family Advocacy officer, the policy is required by a Defense Department Instruction that states,

Respite child care provided to EFMP families

The Exceptional Family Member Program is continuing to partner with Child Care Aware of America to provide respite child care to Hanscom families that have children with special needs.The Stork's Helpers is the new agency that will administer the program locally by providing the in-home child care

Limited flu shots now available

With autumn here, the 66th Medical Squadron's Public Health office would like to remind people to take appropriate measures to protect themselves and their families from seasonal influenza.Influenza is a contagious upper respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs.

Family Child Care providers needed

During a recent installation Community Action Information Board meeting, officials discussed the need for additional child care options for military and civilian employees working here.As a result, the Family Child Care program is actively recruiting individuals in base housing who wish to become

Public comments on Hanscom solar project invited

The United States Air Force recently announced the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed Solar Photovoltaic system installation here.The draft EA has been prepared to ensure environmental information is available to public

'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