Climbing to new heights at the Sports and Fitness Center

People are up against the wall at the Fitness and Sports Center and loving every minute of it. Since the new facility opened in September, the center's rock climbing wall has captured customer's attention and interest in climbing to new heights. "Over 400 people have been trained to use the rock

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Cyberspace Symposium registration now open

Registration is now underway for Air Force Cyberspace Symposium II, set for June 17-19 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center in Marlborough, Mass. Those wanting to attend the conference, which is co-sponsored by Electronic Systems Center, Air Force Cyberspace Command (Provisional)

Important reminders on base emergency 911 services

The base 911 system is used to support the Hanscom community in the event emergency services are needed. The 911 system should be used to report fires, medical emergencies and to report crimes. To call 911 from a non government phone such as from base housing, pay phones or cell phones dial 911.

New program brings life saving messages to Hanscom youth

A new program unveiled Feb. 26 by the Hanscom Fire Department captured the attention of pre-schoolers and caregivers at the Hanscom Child Development Center. In the first of many educational road shows designed to raise awareness of the Juvenile Fire Setters Program, base fire department personnel

Mark your calendars: Health Expo, VPP Fair to be held March 6

The Hanscom community is invited to attend a Team Lean Challenge Health Expo and Voluntary Protection Program Fair March 6 at the Fitness and Sports Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to gather information from a number of base organizations that will be on hand for the

Youth Center programs offer opportunities for fun, learning

The 66th Services Squadron's Youth Programs offers Hanscom's youth entertaining activities and educational programs year round through the School Age and Youth Center programs. Youth Programs, which is affiliated with and includes the Boys & Girls Club of America and 4-H curricula, provides

Take precautions to prevent baby bottle tooth decay

Children who have been taught good dental habits find it easier to keep those good habits throughout adulthood. It is important for parents to take care of their children's "baby" teeth because they serve a special purpose -- these teeth help children chew their food and speak clearly, and they hold

Hanscom consolidates IT support under new contract

For the first time in a decade, a single contractor will now be providing centrally managed desktop and network support as well as a number of other information technology services at Hanscom under the base's new Integrated Communication and Information Services contract. Northrop Grumman

VPP in Action: Tread carefully, use caution on snow, ice, report hazards

The Hazard Report button found on the Centernet is a valuable tool for reporting a hazard. Recently, the 66th Air Base Wing Safety Office received several reports through the online system regarding hazardous walkways and parking areas due to snow and ice. In each of these instances the Safety