Hanscom VTF welcomes new doc, offers more clinic days

New faces come and go throughout the year at Hanscom as military personnel change stations or retire and civilian employees move to other assignments. Recently, the 66th Services Squadron welcomed a new face to the ranks of Hanscom's team. The Doctor's In Dr. Heather Mazzaccaro, Doctor of Veterinary

66 ABW honorary commander visits, tours base

The 66th Air Base Wing leadership hosted their new honorary commander with a tour of various 66 ABW-affiliated units Jan. 12. The new honorary commander, Christine Schuster, Emerson Hospital president and chief executive officer, gained the title during the Honorary Commanders' Induction ceremony at

Personal property claims to be processed through centralized location

In a continuing effort to implement Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, the Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps is consolidating personal property claims processing. Claims involving loss or damage of household goods and privately owned vehicles during shipment or storage at

Base deployers to be recognized during Heroes' Homecoming

Welcoming home warriors from battle has been a tradition since before the Roman Era when victorious soldiers would march along city streets to the blare of trumpets and cries of cheering crowds. In the current age, troops have been welcomed with parades, fanfare and familial embraces when returning

ESC ready for smooth transition to NSPS Jan. 21

Electronic Systems Center is ready to implement the National Personnel Security System for nearly 500 Hanscom civilians Jan. 21, according to the person in charge of managing the change. Bob Youtt, ESC's NSPS program manager, expects the transition to the new pay-for-performance system that will

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Members must schedule PHAs via Tricare online

A Physical Health Assessment is an annual mandatory Air Force requirement for all active-duty personnel to identify health risk factors. A medical technician completes the assessment, and then a primary care manager reviews the assessment and determines if a follow-up appointment is needed. All PHA

Airman, Family Readiness Center to hold financial fitness classes

"Are you financially fit?" That's the million dollar question that will be the focus of a new lunch and learn series that Maj. Gen. Art Rooney, Electronic Systems Center vice commander, and the Airmen and Family Readiness Center will kick off next month. The first Financial Lunch and Learn series

Survey Says...Readers provide feedback in 2006 Hansconian readership survey

The 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office conducted a readership survey of the Hansconian from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2006, providing an opportunity for the Hanscom community readership to submit feedback about the newspaper. "We appreciate all of the feedback the survey provided," said 2nd Lt.

Club to reopen Tuesday following facility upgrades

The Minuteman Club will reopen Tuesday following a week-long upgrade of the facility. Club patrons will be able to purchase lunch at the club on Tuesday and Steak Night will be held Tuesday night. The renovations included replacing the heating, ventilation and air conditioning in the club ballroom,