Reduce cardiovascular disease risks: increase 'heart health' awareness, behaviors

February is American Heart Month and the 66th Medical Group encourages individuals in the Hanscom community to reflect on their heart health. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular diseases kill more Americans than any other disease, including all forms of cancer combined.

Training key to VPP certification

The 66th Air Base Wing Safety Office is working with Voluntary Protection Program team leaders from each of the Wings and Unit Safety Representatives to ensure that Hanscom's workforce is aware of and up to date on their safety training requirements. "Training is absolutely critical," said Michael

66 ABW inducts Honorary Commanders, Spouse

Undersecretary visits Hanscom

February is National Children's Dental Health Month

February is National Children's Dental Health Month, a time when dental professionals across the nation focus on the importance of dental health for children. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reports that although it is largely preventable, tooth decay is the most prevalent

New Horizons spotlights delivery speed, new business

Nearly every speaker at this year's New Horizons Symposium, held Jan. 27 and 28 at the Marriott Newton Hotel, added a personal or organizational perspective on the event's theme: 'Rapidly Delivering Information to the Warfighter.' From Dr. Donald Hanson, director of Air Force Research Laboratory's

Winter inclement weather health care guidelines

In the event of inclement winter weather, individuals with medical appointments should call Hanscom's Weather Information System Hotline at (781) 377-COLD prior to departing for their appointment. Appointments will automatically be canceled during base closures. To reschedule a canceled appointment,

Motorists must remove snow and ice from vehicles

Winter weather is upon New England and the 66th Security Forces Squadron would like to remind the Hanscom community of the snow and ice policy for motorists. Base policy and Massachusetts General Law dictates that motorists clear all snow, ice and other obstructions from the windows of their

Sharing a Warfighter's Perspective

Program office makes first FAB-T delivery this week

This week officials here provided the first of a new family of satellite communication terminals to the B-2 program office, making it easier to move large amounts of voice, data, imagery, and video to and from the platform. This iteration of the Family of Advanced Beyond Line of Sight Terminals, or