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  • Mentoring, leading a big part of new STARBASE program

    As fifth graders file in and out of the STARBASE building--Hanscom's newest program to educate students about science, technology, engineering and math--they're not only excited about what they've just learned, but who they've just met. Part of the STEM enrichment program for youth allows base

  • New system to be implemented at Hanscom gates

    As part of a Department of Defense mandated initiative, Hanscom will soon implement a system which combines human power with technology in order to enhance force protection on base. All visitors and non-DoD card holders will be required to register with the Defense Biometric Identification System,

  • What to expect at a dental exam

    People visit the dentist at least once a year, but are they fully aware of what is being evaluated during the exam? Of course, the dentist is checking for cavities, but that is only a small portion of the examination. A thorough dentist will not only check for the presence of tooth decay, but will

  • Hanscom medical marijuana policy

    The 66th Air Base Group commander recently issued a policy letter regarding medical marijuana on Hanscom Air Force Base.According to his policy, marijuana, prescribed or otherwise obtained, may not be used, possessed, distributed, nor introduced on Hanscom Air Force Base, a Federal military

  • Space Fence program moving forward

    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center here recently put out a request for proposal to move the Space Fence program forward.Space Fence will be a system of up to two land-based radars, the first site located at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands, to track objects entering Earth's orbit.

  • Industry days focus on energy savings

    Representatives from Hanscom's Civil Engineering Division, Small Business Office and Operational Contracting office, as well as the Government Services Administration, Navy CE, MIT Lincoln Labs, Army Corps of Engineers, Westover ARB, Mass. and other government entities gathered at the Hanscom

  • Veterinary clinic closed

    The Hanscom Veterinary Treatment Facility in Building 1219 is closed due to mold and potential health hazards to pets and humans. Veterinary services will be suspended until further notice. Staff members are working hard to ensure that service disruptions will be kept to an absolute minimum by

  • Don’t wreck the holidays

    December marks a time of celebrating with family, friends and co-workers for the holidays, but it's also a time to make sure a plan in is in place if parties and get-togethers involve alcohol. The last month of each year is recognized as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month and the