Reporting crimes through Operation Crime Stop

Operation Crime Stop is a program designed to help the community report crimes to the 66th Security Forces Squadron anonymously. Anonymous crime reports can include school crimes, such as persistent bullying, domestic violence, suspicious activity, threatening acts or behavior, possession of weapons

Public engagement once again affected

Air Force community and public outreach was significantly impacted earlier this year as sequestration went into effect, and is now all but non-existent due to the partial government shutdown, with more than 800 events being canceled or withdrawn this year. As a result of sequestration and the

CFC suspended as shutdown continues

As a result of the government shutdown, the Department of Defense has indefinitely suspended the Combined Federal Campaign.The campaign was slated to start its official solicitation period Sept. 1 and run through Dec. 15.According to a memorandum released Oct. 9, CFC campaign activities are not

Fourth BACN-equipped E-11A joins fleet, improves communication capabilities

A Life Cycle Management Center airborne weapon system made its debut recently, adding to the Air Force's battlefield communication capabilities. Five weeks ahead of the anticipated rollout date, the fourth Battlefield Airborne Communications Node-equipped E-11A joined the Air Force's arsenal.

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Oct. 10

Fire Department reminds residents to 'prevent kitchen fires'

The Fire Department recognized Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6 through 12 on base by reminding residents to "Prevent Kitchen Fires."During this year's fire safety campaign, the Hanscom Fire Department educated people on the dangers of kitchen fires, most of which result from unattended cooking. In

Volunteers needed for Halloween Watch

It's that time of year again when children dress up as their favorite super hero, fairy-tale princess or ghoulish monster and go door to door for sweet, tasty treats. It's also that time of year when parents should be especially aware of the dangers associated with Halloween. The 66th Security

Delivery order award continues protection for deployed troops

The Life Cycle Management Center's Force Protection program office recently awarded a $27.3 million delivery order to ensure the safety of deployed service members.The Air Forces Central Command operational readiness support delivery order was awarded to L-3 National Security Solutions and will

Winter fitness testing procedures

66th Force Support Squadron officials have announced a new winter physical fitness assessment schedule beginning Nov. 4. Assessments will take place Monday through Thursday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., as well as noon, with six testing slots available per session. Indoor track assessments will only be

Heritage of Freedom features former POW

A former prisoner of war is the scheduled guest speaker during the next Heritage of Freedom event at the Hanscom Conference Center Oct. 24 at 2:30 p.m. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger is a highly decorated veteran and survivor of six years in Vietnam's infamous "Hanoi Hilton" prison