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  • Hanscom CDC earns re-accreditation from NAEYC

    Hanscom's Child Development Center has earned the distinction of being one of the first centers in the nation to successfully complete a rigorous re-accreditation process from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The re-accreditation recognizes the CDC as a leader in

  • Vehicle preparedness for summer PCS, vacation travel

    Whether preparing to PCS, go on a road trip, or simply attend to daily errands, proper vehicle maintenance is a summer safety necessity. A vehicle that has been serviced according to its manufacturer's standards and is well maintained simply requires a few basic safety checks before it can be

  • ESC woman hasn’t let blindness hold her back

    An Electronic Systems Center woman who has been totally blind since birth has won the Air Force Materiel Command-level Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award for 2007. Joanne Jordan, lead information manager for the 950th Electronic Systems Group, has not allowed her

  • Know, follow state fireworks laws

    Editor's Note: In an effort to raise awareness and prevent mishaps during the 101 Critical Days of Summer, the 66 Air Base Wing Safety Office has provided the following informational piece. For more information, call (781) 377-5135. According to a news release put out by the U.S. Consumer Product

  • Fireworks safety advice, tips

    Although consumer fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts -- and on Hanscom without the approval of the installation commander -- many may be traveling to states this summer where fireworks are legal. Use of consumer fireworks can lead to devastating burns, fires and even death. The National Fire

  • Hanscom names its "Youth of the Year"

    Officials at the Hanscom Youth Center have selected 14-year-old Robert Brown as their choice to represent Hanscom at the AFMC level competition for the Youth of the Year Program. As the Hanscom nominee in the program, Robert will receive a $500 Savings bond and a certificate recognizing his