Always trying to get under your skin

With warmer weather here, more people are spending time outdoors. Unfortunately, warmer weather means the emergence of ticks whose bite can transmit several infections, including Lyme disease, 66th Medical Squadron officials warn.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly

DOD notified of OPM cybersecurity incident

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management announced June 4 that a recent cybersecurity incident affecting its systems and data may have exposed the personal information of current and former federal employees.According to a Defense Department news release, OPM subsequently notified federal government

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, June 5

Positive results for recent inspections

Recent inspections of Hanscom's major units yielded successful outcomes across the board.The 66th Air Base Group had a Unit Effectiveness Inspection, while the Battle Management and Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorates underwent Unit Compliance

AF seeks scholarship, fellowship applicants for 2016 programs

Active-duty Airmen interested in unique developmental opportunities may be eligible for the Olmsted Scholar, White House Fellows and Mansfield Fellowship Exchange programs.The programs offer unique professional career developmental experience for Air Force leaders, according to Kris Hunter, the Air

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