Winter fitness assessment procedures

The 66th Force Support Squadron has issued guidance on how fitness assessments will be conducted during winter weather conditions at Hanscom, in accordance with AFI 36-2905.During winter months, the weather can be harsh in New England and inclement weather should be the last thing on an Airman's

Volunteers needed for Operation Pumpkin

Halloween is a time for children to dress up as their favorite goblin and race from house to house trick-or-treating. It's also a time for parents to be especially concerned with their child's safety.With the 66th Security Forces Squadron members and volunteers patrolling housing for this year's

Hanscom Federal Credit Union chosen as 2011 Air Force Credit Union of the Year

Hanscom Federal Credit Union has been recognized by the United States Air Force as Credit Union of the Year for 2011. This honor is given annually to the Air Force credit union that offers the highest quality of financial products and services, as well as membership growth and community support.The

Lt. Gov. tours new JFHQ building

Colonel highlights importance of open systems

The role of open architecture in the next generation of battle management command and control weapon systems was the main topic during the North Suburban Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council meeting Oct. 1 at the Doubletree Bedford Glen Hotel here.Col. Scott Owens, Theater Battle Control

Video streaming offers senior leaders another way to convey messages

A program office here recently provided live video streaming capabilities to support high-level Air Force events to enable senior leaders to communicate directly with their desired audiences.The Global Combat Support Systems-Air Force office worked with multiple other organizations to enable a live

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Oct. 3

Acquisition Workforce Development Week has a new name

With the stand up of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hanscom's Acquisition Workforce Development Week will now be called AFLCMC Hanscom Focus Week. The weeklong series of training opportunities will begin Oct. 15 and runs through Oct. 19. This quarter's courses will mainly be offered in

Fire Department urges residents to ‘have two ways out’

If you woke up to a fire in your home, how much time do you think you would have to get to safety? According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association, one-third of American households estimate they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become life

Understand the safety rules of going to school

With kids returning back to school last month, the 66th Air Base Group Safety Office would like to remind drivers to be on the lookout for children when driving on local roads. In particular, as the weather changes and days get shorter, kids are often walking to school or standing at a bus stop in