Partner in education during YoCE

The 2011 Year of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) campaign resulted in the highest graduation rate in Air Force Materiel Command history. Hanscom Air Force Base led the charge with 11.49 percent of eligible Airmen earning degrees. This year AFMC encourages all Airmen to pursue education

Winter Education Fair coming Feb. 23

The Hanscom Education and Training Center is sponsoring the first education fair for 2012. The fair is scheduled for Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Minuteman Commons ballroom. This event coincides with Air Force Materiel Command's emphasis on the Year of Continuing Education (YoCE). The YoCE

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

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