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  • EAP serves DoD civilians

    The Employee Assistance Program exists as a benefit to support Department of Defense civilians and their families. The program provides free, confidential counseling services on a wide range of wellness and work-life concerns. The Employee Assistance Program evolved through a partnership between Air

  • New winter fitness assessment procedures, schedule now in effect

    The 66th Force Support Squadron has issued guidance on how fitness assessments will be conducted during winter weather conditions at Hanscom. The guidance is in accordance with AFI 36-2905. "During winter months, the weather can be harsh in New England," said Capt. Joe Green, 66th Force Support

  • Privatized housing offers options

    Base housing construction, to include new housing as well as remodeling, is more than halfway finished and officials at Hunt Pinnacle say they are on track to have everything complete by August 2011. "With the project in its last phase, there are now many options available for people who want to

  • Changes coming for commuter program

    Hanscom personnel who take advantage of commuting opportunities may soon notice some changes in the coming months when the Commuter eBoard website goes offline and the allowance on the monthly transit benefit is reduced. The amount of the monthly transit benefit will be reduced from $230 to $120

  • Minuteman Club looking for bounty hunters, new members

    The club membership drive is taking place now through Dec. 31 and the 66th Force Support Squadron is offering incentives for current members -- or bounty hunters -- who want to help "capture" new members. "Obviously, current club members know and appreciate the benefits of club membership," said

  • Homecoming to honor deployed Airmen, families

    Get ready to clap and cheer. On Dec. 10 Hanscom will once again roll out the red carpet and formally welcome home its returned deployers and their families for a Heroes Homecoming. Hanscom's leadership, along with some special guests, will join in this community celebration as Hanscom's finest will

  • ESC’s new Engineering director returns to acquisition roots

    Susan Thornton, new Engineering director for the Electronic Systems Center, said she is excited about returning to the acquisition world, describing her job as a sort of homecoming. Although her most recent position was as director of the Directed Energy Directorate at the Air Force Research