Pedestrians, drivers must exercise caution to avoid mishaps

With nicer weather at hand, pedestrian traffic around the base has increased and so too has the risk of accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians. The 66th Air Base Wing Safety Office wants to remind base personnel to exercise caution when driving or walking, jogging to avoid pedestrian-vehicle

A ceremonial strike

Annual Volunteer Salute to be held June 4

The 2009 Hanscom Volunteer Salute will be held June 4 at the Minuteman Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Volunteer Salute is the only annual event to recognize the contributions of Hanscom's volunteers. The event is free and open to all base volunteers and their supporters, whether they volunteered

Gourmet dining returns to Minuteman Club June 13

Based on the success and popularity of January's gourmet meal at the Minuteman Club, Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. Ted Bowlds and his wife, Marcia, will host a similar evening of epicurean delight June 13 in the club's dining room. Limited tickets are now available for the formal

Hanscom to host Heroes’ Homecoming, Summer Bash on June 26

Hanscom will host its next Heroes' Homecoming celebration on June 26 to honor all of its personnel who have returned from deployments over the past six months as well as their family members. The event is being held in conjunction with the base's annual Summer Bash celebration. The Heroes'

“Star” shines on Hanscom VPP

After four days of thorough inspection, an audit team from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has found that Hanscom's Voluntary Protection Program has met and in many cases exceeded the requirements to earn its certification as a VPP Star certified site. "The overall evaluation of

101 Critical Days of Summer campaign commences May 22

The 101 Critical Days of Summer 2009 campaign, which encompasses 109 days due to an early Memorial Day, begins May 22 at 4 p.m. and will last through 7 a.m. on Sept. 8. While some people may argue that New England has only 28 real days of summer, the 66th Air Base Wing Safety Office encourages the

Band member is award-winning composer

Staff Sergeant Mateo Ayala hasn't been writing music for very long, but the Band of Liberty member keeps adding to his list of award-winning compositions. For the second year in a row, Sergeant Ayala won first prize in the Danza Composition Competition, an annual contest sponsored by the Institute

a 'Monster' Farewell

Be part of history, tradition at Hanscom’s Combat Dining-In

On June 12, Hanscom Air Force Base will receive a tasking to deploy members to a particularly "hot" combat zone where "friendly" fire is a guarantee and the only ammunition authorized will be water guns and water grenades. The mission is to engage in a time-honored tradition with fellow brothers and