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  • The fight to save Airmen starts here

    Suicide Prevention day is Sept. 10 and serves as a reminder that the fight to save fellow Airmen starts right here at home station. This is a year-long effort and everyone must remain vigilant to the warning signs in order to prevent more needless tragedies from occurring. Suicide can devastate

  • New PEO for C3I&N pleased to be taking on role

    The new program executive officer for Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks believes he's very fortunate to lead and serve in this position.Maj. Gen. Craig Olson, who formerly was PEO for Business and Enterprise Systems, feels that taking on this new portfolio is extremely

  • Military Personnel Data System to undergo upgrades

    This December the Air Force will upgrade the Military Personnel Data System, or MilPDS, and transfer it to Defense Information Systems Agency's Defense Enterprise Computing Center (DISA DECC). To accomplish this, MilPDS will be unavailable for approximately 23 days for the upgrade and transfer.

  • 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