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  • Thanksgiving Day food safety tips

    Thanksgiving will soon be here and with it comes the traditional turkey dinner. It is important to remember that improper storing, cooking and serving of turkey can lead to the growth of harmful bacteria, which can cause food-borne illnesses. Consumers are advised that safe food handling of turkey

  • Be aware of economic espionage

    Economic espionage is not a new threat, but it is one that Hanscom personnel should be especially aware of. Hanscom encompasses an especially target-rich environment: home to the Electronic Systems Center and MIT Lincoln Labs. The base is also surrounded by major technology industries and

  • Tobacco and oral health

    "You're not healthy without good oral health," stated former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop. More than 13 percent of the active duty Air Force population at Hanscom either smokes, uses smokeless tobacco (dip) or both. These numbers are about half of what they were 10 years ago, but still

  • Colonel provides update on space programs at HRA meeting

    Space surveillance and command and control were the topics of discussion during the Hanscom Representatives Association meeting at the Minuteman Commons Nov. 8.Col. Brian Fredriksson, system program manager for Space Surveillance and C2, provided an overview on work done in his division, both at

  • ESC commander encourages mission focus during organizational changes

    On Nov. 3, Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. CR Davis held a Commander's Call to discuss upcoming changes regarding the Center.On Nov. 2, the Air Force announced a civilian workforce restructuring and the Air Force Materiel Command announced its own restructure. Both of the restructures

  • How does CFC help?

    Less than three weeks remain in this year's Combined Federal Campaign and donations are adding up.More than $125,000 has been raised so far, which is 40 percent of the overall goal. "We are a little bit behind schedule, but I have faith that Team Hanscom will reach the goal," said 1st Lt. Jessica

  • Free dinner for single Airmen

    A free dinner for single Airmen, E-4 and below, will be held at the Minuteman Commons Nov. 17 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will feature Thanksgiving-themed food with turkey and all the fixings. In addition, there will be cash prizes, activities such as pool, ping pong, video games and music, and

  • 2011 Educational Needs Assessment survey coming soon

    This month the Hanscom Education and Training Center will launch the 2011 Educational Needs Assessment for all servicemembers, which includes reservists and guard members, as well as spouses, Department of Defense civilians and contractors with installation access.The purpose of the assessment is to