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  • Hanscom Exchange employee devotes lifetime to serving troops

    When John Hall began working for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Ronald Reagan was the President and a gallon of gas cost $1.12. Hall, who is an auto worker at the Car Care Center, started his career in 1986 and has spent the last 27 years serving generations of Soldiers and Airmen.

  • Drivers continue to find road bumpy after answering automobile ads

    An individual or individuals claiming to be "Exchange Inc." have been placing advertisements in auto magazines and commercial newspapers, leading Army and Air Force Exchange Service shoppers to believe they are purchasing a vehicle through the Department of Defense retailer. "This has been a problem

  • Division chief provides update on force protection programs

    The chief of the Force Protection Division at Hanscom AFB, Mass., spoke about the division's work, upcoming opportunities and how industry and government can work together better during the Hanscom Representatives Association luncheon meeting at Waxy O'Connors Feb. 22.As a majority of the work done

  • HAWC celebrates National Nutrition Month with new cookbook

    March is National Nutrition Month. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics chose this year's theme, "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day," since food preferences, lifestyles, cultural and ethnic traditions and health concerns all affect a person's food choices. Here at Hanscom, the Health and Wellness

  • Group looking for volunteers to discuss life in the Air Force

    The base will host the 2013 Caring for People forum on March 28 and volunteers are needed to help identify, develop and prioritize issues that affect their personal and professional lives. Forum officials say the goal of the CfP is to allow community members to provide honest and thoughtful feedback

  • New A&FRC director ready to support and lead

    New Airman and Family Readiness Center director Robyn Endo is on board and ready to continue her work of providing support for servicemembers and their families. Endo arrived from RAF Lakenheath, England, where she served as team lead and acting chief for the 48th Fighter Wing A&FRC. Prior to that,

  • Panetta notifies Congress DoD preparing for furloughs

    Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has notified Congress that the Defense Department is prepared to implement furloughs for civilian personnel in response to the threat of sequestration.In a memo to all employees, Panetta vowed to continue working with Congress to avoid sequestration, which would add

  • Many resources available to help reduce tax filing stress

    Many American's consider April 15, tax day, among the most stressful days of the year. Fortunately for base employees, tax professionals are available to assist in free tax preparation. The Retiree Activities Office offers free tax return preparation assistance and filing for active duty