Hanscom teen wins youth of the year honors

Brenna Gonsalves can include Massachusetts Military Youth of the Year honors and a $5,000 college scholarship through the Boys & Girls Club of America to her growing list of accomplishments now.Among her other accomplishments, the Hanscom teen has served multiple terms as president of the Keystone

DOD helps protect beneficiaries from deceptive pharmacy practices

In the face of recent aggressive and deceptive marketing practices of some compounding pharmacies targeting TRICARE, the Defense Health Agency is taking aggressive action to help TRICARE beneficiaries, DHA's chief of pharmacy operations said in a recent interview.Dr. George Jones described

AFLCMC-Hanscom June promotions

Officials from the 66th Force Support Squadron recently announced the names of Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Hanscom Airmen scheduled for promotion to the next highest rank in June.Congratulations to the following June promotees:Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of Senior AirmanSamantha N.

Separation history, physical exams now required

All separating and retiring service members must now undergo a Separation History and Physical Examination upon leaving the service, 66th Medical Squadron officials recently announced.The change in policy that took effect earlier this year applies to all active duty, Reserve and National Guard

Tips for safe grilling

After more than 100 inches of snow falling on the New England area this past winter, many are eager to head outdoors to enjoy backyard cookouts and other warm weather activities. Among the most common and potentially dangerous activity this time of year is cooking on the grill.The Hanscom Fire

AF offers limited high year tenure extensions

Eligible senior airmen, staff sergeants, technical sergeants and master sergeants in 35 Air Force specialties will be able to apply for a high year of tenure extension and, if approved, will be able to extend between 12 and 24 months past their current HYT.The Air Force is introducing several

AF assigns new chief scientist

The Air Force recently announced the service's new chief scientist to serve as a science and technology advisor to the secretary of the Air Force and the chief of staff of the Air Force.Dr. Greg Zacharias will be the 35th chief scientist and is ready to "dive in" to his new role."I am deeply honored

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, May 22

Airman grows family through international adoption

Last year, more than 2,000 Chinese children found a new home in the United States through adoption. It's a process that requires dedication, multiple layers of vetting and steadfast commitment - especially if considering a boy or girl from China's Waiting Child program.For one Hanscom Airman, his

Summer safety campaign focused on risk management

With warmer weather here and travel and outdoor activities expected to increase over the next several months, the 66th Air Base Group Safety director asks all members of the community to place a greater emphasis on risk management."The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends is a critical