New nutrition class launching at Hanscom

A new Air Force-wide weight management and nutrition class will soon launch here. Called "Better Body, Better Life," the free class aims to help participants learn how to achieve better health through hands-on activities and facilitated discussion. Better Body, Better Life, which is hosted by the

Student safety net created through tutor.com

Military families can create a student safety net by relying on a free, professional, live tutor that is just a click away. The Department of Defense's Online Tutoring program, powered by tutor.com, is available to eligible military families 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All children in

Two weeks left to volunteer for retraining

Noncommissioned officers in unrestricted career fields affected by the fiscal year 2013 NCO Retraining Program have two weeks remaining to volunteer for retraining. NCOs who volunteer during Phase I have more opportunities to choose their next career field than those who wait to see if retraining

National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrates an inclusive workforce

Held each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme is "A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive

Hispanic Heritage Month facts

Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 has been designated to celebrate the heritage and cultural diversity that Hispanic Americans have contributed to the United States. According to the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers, this year's theme is "Diversity United, Building America's Future

CFC kicks off, sets goal of $295,000

The Combined Federal Campaign is scheduled to begin Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. with a kick-off event at the Minuteman Commons and a goal of raising $295,000. The campaign will continue through Nov. 16.CFC began in the 1960s to coordinate the fundraising efforts of various charitable organizations so that the

Hispanic month’s theme, poster reflect heritage

In observance of Hispanic American Heritage Month, celebrated each year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute announces the availability of original artwork available for download at www.deomi.org. DEOMI illustrator Peter Hemmer describes this year's

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Flu shots to be available for civilians and military

For the second year in a row, Air Force Materiel Command will make the influenza (flu) vaccine available to its civilian workforce. This is in addition to the flu vaccine for military and TRICARE beneficiaries.There is a limited quantity of the flu vaccine purchased for the AFMC Civilian Workforce

Professional development presentation on transition coming to Hanscom

The Airman and Family Readiness Center is sponsoring a once-a-year lecture regarding transition. The event, held Oct. 17 from 9 to 11:30 a.m., will be presented by the Military Officers Association of America, and is entitled "Marketing Yourself for a Second Career."Organizers say this presentation