Bedford High impact aid surveys due now

Bedford High School sent families the 2013-2014 "First Count" Federal Impact Aid Survey for federally connected students. This survey is for both military and Department of Defense civilian families with children in local school districts. The surveys were due Oct. 31.By completing this form,

Chief of Staff to visit Hanscom next week

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh plans to visit Hanscom Air Force Base Nov. 7 and 8. He will be accompanied by his wife, Betty, and joined by several additional senior leaders, including Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, Dr. William LaPlante, principal

Youth Center program offers chance to 'bank' for college

The Youth Employment Skills Program, or YES Program, is an on-base youth volunteer opportunity for Air Force dependents to earn money for college. The program is funded by the Air Force Aid Society and jointly administered by AFAS and Hanscom's Airman and Family Readiness Center.The YES program,

Sexual assault convictions are now online

As you may have recently heard, the Air Force now publishes sexual assault convictions on-line. Anyone can go to this website and review more than 100 sexual assault convictions from across the Air Force, to include viewing them by base. After a few minutes of reviewing the facts of these cases, you

Domestic violence awareness

Domestic violence impacts a staggering number of people from every social and economic demographic each year. It is estimated that one in every four women will experience some form of domestic violence over the course of her life. Since 2003, there have been 277 domestic violence homicide deaths in

AFMC recognizes third quarter "Graduates"

Congratulations to the following members of the Air Force Materiel Command team on completing a degree or certificate program during the third quarter of 2013, AFMC's "Year of the Graduate."The goal of YoGrad is to inspire those considering or currently working on an education plan to start,

Son of deployed PA helps start 2013 World Series

When Lindsey Miller, wife of Capt. Garrett Miller, received a call from the Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Airman and Family Readiness Center Oct. 22, little did she know she was about to answer a call from destiny.A member from the Boston Red Sox staff was on the other end offering her an

Hanscom participates in World Series pregame events

Combined Federal Campaign resumes

The annual Combined Federal Campaign charity drive, interrupted by the 16-day federal government shutdown, is scheduled to resume Nov. 1 with a kickoff event at the Minuteman Commons."The kickoff Nov. 1 will include a benefit fair of local charity organizations," said 2nd Lt. Claire Davis, Hanscom

Airmen organize, distribute books to less fortunate

Two Airmen with a cumulative time in service of 25 months recently organized a book drive for two Boston-based charitable youth organizations.Airman Kara Watts and Airman Jonathan Watts, who married in March 2012 and have been in the Air Force for 10 months and 15 months respectively, collected more