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Hanscom becomes first AF installation to earn VPP Star certification

Hanscom has officially been designated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Assistant Secretary as a Voluntary Protection Program Star certified site, making it the first Air Force installation to achieve this recognition. In May, Hanscom's VPP underwent a thorough inspection by a

Preparation, attentive driving key in summer vehicle safety

As the Air Force's 2009 Critical Days of Summer campaign heads into its last month, the 66th Air Base Wing Safety Office is happy to report that, as of Aug. 14, Hanscom has not suffered any fatalities since Memorial Day. This is a direct result of the community's commitment to safety, Operational

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Volunteers needed for veteran's picnic

The Hanscom Air Force Sergeant's Association is once again teaming up with the Paul Revere Chapter of the Air Force Association in hosting the 2009 Veteran's Picnic that will take place Aug. 29, at softball fields #1 and 2 located on Marrett Street next to the tennis courts. Volunteer support is

Concord couple supports deployed troops’ loved ones

When a servicemember deploys, his or her family and friends back home can face a unique set of challenges ranging from fear and uncertainty to loneliness and isolation. To help stateside family and friends through these challenges, Kathleen and Jake Zagata of Concord, Mass., host the Military Family

Hanscom Chapel hosts Vacation Bible School

SF Airmen return from NAS Pax River after securing ESC assets

Nine security forces Airmen returned July 30 from an aircraft security mission where they protected Electronic Systems Center assets aboard a NATO E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System jet during the Joint Operational Test Approach Operational Assessment exercise at Naval Air Station

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642 ELSS completes first fixed site security installation in Area of Responsibility

Members of the 642nd Electronic Systems Squadron recently completed the first fixed site security installation in the Southwest Asia Area of Responsibility for the Air Force's Combined Air and Space Operations Center. The project came in as a direct request to the Electronic Systems Center from Lt.