AF Community Partner Initiative comes to Hanscom

Members of Hanscom and local community leaders attended the first Community Partnership workshop at the Minuteman Commons here March 19. The Hanscom Community Partnership program is part of an Air Force initiative through which agencies on the installation and public and private sector community

USAF Academy admissions hosts Boston outreach event

Air Force Academy Admissions is slated to host an outreach in Boston April 4-5 in an effort to engage community educators, students, and community-based organizations and introduce them to opportunities at the Academy. "The U.S. Air Force Academy outreach is a focused approach to provide education,

AFMC promotes 'Spring Into Shape' wellness challenge

During April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Spring Into Shape wellness challenge. Spring Into Shape is a command-wide initiative on how to safely lose weight and be physically active. Participants will receive a free copy of the Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Weight Loss

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, March 21

Cursor on Target to host user group meeting

The Hanscom-based Cursor on Target, or CoT, program office, is hosting their 2nd International User Group Meeting at a MITRE facility in Bedford, Mass., April 1-2.The two-day event will offer training opportunities, the latest CoT updates, vendor best practices and a digital exercise for in-person

FitFamily provides families tools for success

It's that time of year again when people resolve to lose weight, get in shape and eat healthier, which takes dedication and determination.To help Airmen and their families achieve those goals, the Air Force offers the Air Force FitFamily initiative which encourages families to develop and maintain a

MDS personnel assist local shelter

Ten members of the 66th Medical Squadron recently volunteered serving and preparing meals at a emergency homeless shelter in Boston as part of a community service initiative organized at the squadron."We are grateful for the service and support from Hanscom Air Force Base," said Scottie Wait, Pine

Congratulations to Hanscom's senior master sergeant selects

Air Force officials released E-8 promotion list March 20. Congratulations to Hanscom's newest senior master sergeants.Master Sgt. Pattie A. Hassan, AFLCMC, Det. 7 Master Sgt. Richard A. Olivarez, 66th Security Forces SquadronMaster Sgt. Shon E. Teicheira, 66th Force Support SquadronA complete list

AFAF kicks off March 24

The Air Force Assistance Fund, or AFAF, is a fundraising campaign to assist past and present Airmen and their families through unexpected challenges and financial hardships through four charities.This year's campaign is scheduled to run March 24 through May 2.The theme for this year's campaign is

State passes military bond bill

Governor Deval Patrick last week signed a bill that authorizes funding for infrastructure projects in partnership with Massachusetts military installations and the Massachusetts National Guard.These projects are designed to expand public and private sector growth for the cities and towns surrounding