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  • Summer months bring ticks

    Individuals who spend time outdoors or have pets that go outdoors should beware of ticks. Ticks are small bloodsucking bugs and are the leading carriers of diseases to humans in the United States, second only to mosquitoes worldwide. Tick-borne diseases are a group of illnesses that people get from

  • 851 ELSG commander prepares to retire, calls 28-year career 'amazing'

    Upon entering the Air Force as an ROTC graduate with a degree in chemical engineering, Col. James W. Shaw was not convinced the Air Force was where his future resided. "I had dreamed of a civilian career in engineering," the commander of the 851st Electronic Systems Group said. "But the longer I

  • Hanscom’s vet clinic can help keep pets healthy

    With June recognized as National Adopt-a-Cat month, a necessary step in owning a new pet is getting them checked out by a local veterinarian. Here at Hanscom, the veterinary clinic takes pride in providing hundreds of military family pet owners who reside on and off base with great care and quality

  • Practicing Barbecue Safety

    Summer officially gets under way on June 21 and, as always, it brings barbecuing season with it. As cookouts heat up, the Hanscom Fire Department reminds the community to always use proper grilling etiquette and safety practices when cooking outdoors. The first step to having a successful cookout is

  • Maintaining the positive essential, says new PEO

    As part of ESC's restructure, Steve Wert recently became the program executive officer for Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance. He said he's really excited about being able to directly assist programs through this new position.His portfolio includes 29 programs and

  • Public comments may affect proposed OCI regulations

    As they develop regulations, federal agencies often solicit the public's input by publishing proposed regulations for public comment. Often, these comments result in changes to regulations. The Department of Defense (DoD) is now soliciting comments on its newly proposed organizational conflict of

  • Survivor Benefit Plan a retirement plan option

    For those who are getting ready to take the step into rejoining the civilian world after serving faithfully for 20 years, the thought of taking that step may be nerve wracking. It's almost unavoidable, unless one already has a civilian job lined up or a winning lottery ticket. However, there is a

  • Hanscom's new hires now earn Air Force civilian pin

    Hanscom's newest civilians now learn about Air Force heritage, core values, customs and courtesies and the latest career information during their first two days of work, while earning their Air Force Civilian Pin in the process.The pin, which is about the size of a nickel, pewter in color, and