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  • Events planned for CFC

    The 2011 Combined Federal Campaign is ramping up and several events are planned to help raise money toward reaching the goal of $315,000. To date, more than $16,000 has been raised. Over the next few weeks there will be several fundraising events, including raffles and money jar collections. The

  • Red Ribbon Week, Drug Take Back Day help prevent drug abuse

    Several base agencies are teaming up to show their commitment to a healthy, drug free life and want others to do the same during Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 24 through 31. The Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP) is using the special week to increase awareness about drugs and drug abuse in hopes of making

  • Running clinics and certification programs offered at Hanscom

    Base personnel are invited to join seven-time World Adventure Racing champion and three-time world record holder Ian Adamson and the Newton Natural Running Form coaching certification team for a two-day event that includes Natural Running Form clinics, a symposium and coaching certification

  • ESC, Hanscom officials offer insights at 'Clean Tech Business' forum

    Member of the Electronic Systems Center participated in a forum sponsored by U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas and the New England Clean Energy Council at Middlesex Community College in Lowell, Mass., Oct. 19.Entitled "Doing Clean Tech Business with the DoD," the panel discussion brought together defense

  • 2011 Shiely, Wright, O'Neill award finalists announced, banquet Nov. 10

    Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. Charles Davis has announced the finalists for the 2011 Shiely, Wright and O'Neill awards. An awards banquet to recognize the nominees will be held Nov. 10 beginning at 6 p.m. at Hanscom's Minuteman Commons. The Maj. Gen. Albert R. Shiely Jr. award is

  • Healthy eating is about to get easier at Hanscom

    Thanks to a partnership between the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) and Hanscom's Commissary, healthy eating choices will soon be easier to identify when shopping for groceries. The two organizations are teaming up for an initiative starting Oct. 18 called "Healthy Hanscom: Create Your Plate." The

  • CFC kicks off, sets goal of $315,000

    The Combined Federal Campaign began Oct. 5 with a kick-off event at the Minuteman Commons and a goal of raising $315,000. The campaign will continue until Nov. 16. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the campaign. CFC began in the early 1960s to coordinate the fundraising efforts of various

  • Be aware of, help prevent domestic violence

    The real-life drama in Hollywood of people like Chris Brown and Rihanna, Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva or Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller has put the issue of domestic violence in the spotlight. It is intriguing that some people "know" who is telling the truth, who is lying and who is capable of

  • Get ready for Operation Pumpkin 2011

    Halloween can be a fun holiday for kids, but for parents, trick-or-treat time can be a little scary. Concerns about children's safety - whether they are out in the neighborhood or back at home with bountiful bags of goodies - can cast a spell on the evening's festivities. Hanscom trick-or-treating

  • Help manage change through EAP

    During uncertain times many people may need someone to talk to, to help them through difficult decision-making processes or changes in lifestyle. Here at Hanscom the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) exists for this purpose and is a free benefit to support Department of Defense civilians and their