February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness of good oral health habits for children.Members of the Hanscom dental clinic educate children at the base schools and Child Development Center (CDC) about cavities, and stress the

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Feb. 2

Options for cosmetic dentistry

One of the first things people will often notice when meeting an individual for the first time is their smile. Cosmetic dentistry is the area of dentistry that focuses on the appearance of teeth. Procedures include bleaching, veneers, crowns, implants and, in some cases, orthodontic

AFMC to observe American Heart Month in February

February is American Heart Month and a good time to educate ourselves on how to prevent heart disease. Cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, is the number one cause of death for men and women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, every 25 seconds an

Summer camp requests now being accepted

The Youth Center and School Age Program are now accepting summer camp request forms for Camp Quest and Camp Adventure for eligible children to attend this summer.Both camps provide a wide array of daily activities that are geared towards supporting children in personal interests and developmental

Car buying class offered at night

Should I buy a new car? Should I buy a used car? Should I lease a car? Do I really need the extended warranty? What about a loan; should I get it from the dealership or from my bank or credit union? These questions and more are discussed during a free car buying workshop presented by the

Celebrate heritage in February

The African American Heritage Month (AAHM) committee is proud to present this year's African American history month. The purpose of this committee is to carry out activities that recognize the contributions African Americans have made to society. Originally established as Negro History Week in 1926

DoD Pricing Director visits Electronic Systems Center

"Common sense" was a main theme when Shay Assad, Defense Pricing director for the DoD, spoke to the Electronic Systems Center workforce on 'Better Business Initiatives' at the base theater Jan. 30.Saying that for a long time the Department has just been paying too much, Assad outlined the Better

Who may attend A&FRC, wellness and fitness programs?

Military personnel and Department of Defense civilians are encouraged to attend workshops and seminars designed to reduce stress, enhance productivity and improve overall quality of life through relevant and timely information and skills. Several base agencies, including the Airman and Family

Band members win awards

Three members of the United States Air Force Band of Liberty were recently chosen as winners for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) 2011 Public Affairs Communication Excellence awards.The unit captured three out of the four categories for this year's award cycle. These awards recognize