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  • Bedford High impact aid surveys due now

    Bedford High School officials recently sent families the 2015-2016 "First Count" Federal Impact Aid Survey for federally connected students. This survey is for both military and Department of Defense civilian families with children in local school districts.The "First Count" is a form that parents

  • Halloween Watch volunteers needed

    It's the time of year when children hit the streets to trick-or-treat. To ensure that children remain safe during this time, the 66th Security Forces Squadron is looking for volunteers to participate in "Halloween Watch."Volunteers, along with SFS personnel, will patrol base housing on foot

  • AFMC promotes Depression Awareness Month

    During the month of October, Air Force Materiel Command will promote Depression Awareness. As part of its Mental Fitness Campaign, AFMC will inform the workforce about the signs and symptoms of depression, offer anonymous behavioral health screenings, and promote mental fitness assistance programs

  • 24/7 fitness center access available soon

    Hanscom's Fitness and Sports Center will implement 24/7 fitness access to eligible users soon, 66th Force Support Squadron officials announced recently.Among those eligible include active duty military and their dependents, Defense Department civilians and National Guard and Reserve service

  • AFRC hosts Career Fair

    The Hanscom Airman and Family Readiness Center is partnering with the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center and the Boston Celtics to host a Career Fair Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Minuteman Commons.The event is open to any job seeker able to gain entrance to the base, including active

  • Study Buddies raising the grade

    With children now back in school, company grade officers provide students in first through twelfth grade free tutoring as part of a Study Buddy program.The program, managed by the Hanscom Company Grade Officer Council, offers children one to two hours of tutoring per week as part of an effort to

  • Youth supervision policy amended

    Hanscom Air Force Base recently finalized a revised Installation Youth Supervision Policy to assist parents in ensuring the safety and well-being of children on base.According to Maj. Matthew Willerick, Family Advocacy officer, the policy is required by a Defense Department Instruction that states,

  • Respite child care provided to EFMP families

    The Exceptional Family Member Program is continuing to partner with Child Care Aware of America to provide respite child care to Hanscom families that have children with special needs.The Stork's Helpers is the new agency that will administer the program locally by providing the in-home child care

  • Family Child Care providers needed

    During a recent installation Community Action Information Board meeting, officials discussed the need for additional child care options for military and civilian employees working here.As a result, the Family Child Care program is actively recruiting individuals in base housing who wish to become

  • 'The Power of 1': A single person can save a life

    As part of ongoing Defense Department and Department of Veteran's Affairs efforts to continue to combat suicide, Pentagon officials recently emphasized the powerful role of individuals -- as well as peer support and other resources -- in suicide prevention.DoD, in collaboration with the Department