Be safe when severe weather hits

With the extreme weather that has hit the country in recent weeks, storm safety is a topic that warrants the Hanscom community's attention. In the chaos that ensues both during and after a severe storm, remembering some basic rules could save a person's life.The 66th Air Base Group Safety office

Bio-environmental office provides ergonomic training

Many offices around base are responsible for multiple jobs and Hanscom's bio-environmental office is no exception. The six person office performs various tasks that ensure base residents and workers are safe every day.The main goal of the Bio-environmental office is to evaluate work areas and reduce

Hanscom community invited to Bedford Day

The town of Bedford invites the Hanscom community to join them on Sept. 15 in celebration of the 283rd anniversary of its incorporation. As part of the Bedford Day celebration, the First Church of Christ Congregational at 25 Great Rd. is hosting a pancake breakfast, free to military families and

AFMC promotes 'Colorful Choices' in September

During the month of September, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its 'Colorful Choices: Fruit and Veggie Initiative.' September is National Fruit and Vegetables Month, an excellent time to revisit these bright and colorful powerhouses of a healthy nutrition plan. Eating the recommended

'Know your numbers' for National Cholesterol Education Month

As National Cholesterol Education Month is observed throughout September, Hanscom personnel have a variety of resources to learn more about the effects of having high cholesterol and a chance to receive a free Cardiac Risk Profile screening. Orlagh Pawlyk, Civilian Health Promotion Services

PEO sees things moving in the right direction

Addressing a local industry group here Aug. 29, Battle Management Program Executive Officer Steve Wert said he's confident recent Air Force Materiel Command restructuring moves things in the right direction."I'm very optimistic about where this is all going," he said during the monthly meeting of

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Aug. 29

Knox-Box rapid entry system is ‘key’ for fire department

In the event of an emergency, having a current key is critical for the Hanscom Fire Department to gain entry and manage a potential after-hours emergency quickly. The Knox-Box Rapid Entry System stores a master key in a heavy-duty, high-security key box mounted outside the main entrance of each

Critical Days of Summer coming to a close, but safety remains a priority

As the Critical Days of Summer safety campaign concludes Sept. 3, the 66th Air Base Group Safety Office reminds base personnel that it doesn't mean the importance of safety should be forgotten. The theme for this year's observance was "Safety - It's Personal," intended to serve as a reminder that

Airmen assist with New Hampshire disease outbreak testing

Earlier this month, seven Airmen recently volunteered their time and services to help allay the fears of many New Hampshire patients who may have been infected with Hepatitis C. Staff Sgt. Jacob Bender, Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Satinsky, Tech. Sgt. Lorna Allen, Tech. Sgt. Jason Maloney and Chief Master